Most Popular American Movies In The 1950s

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  1. 3. Miniaturized electronic circuit consisting of semiconductor materials
  2. 7. The first living creature to orbit the Earth sent by the Soviet Union in 1957
  3. 8. Slang term for advertising executives, reflecting the era's focus on consumer culture
  4. 10. Fastening material consisting of loops and hooks invented by George de Mestral
  5. 11. Movement of population from cities to suburban areas, characteristic of the 1950s
  6. 15. A vehicle used for space travel propelled by engines that expel gases at high speeds
  7. 17. Electronic component that revolutionized the field of electronics replacing vacuum tubes
  8. 19. The first communications satellite launched by the United States in 1962
  9. 20. A vehicle or machine designed for travel or operation in outer space
  10. 23. Medical innovation introduced by Thomas Cronin and Frank Gerow
  11. 24. Vehicle capable of traveling over land water mud ice and other surfaces
  12. 29. Medical device that regulates heart rhythm invented by Wilson Greatbatch
  13. 32. Race The competition between the United States and the Soviet Union for supremacy in space exploration
  14. 33. The first artificial Earth satellite launched by the Soviet Union in 1957
  15. 35. Plastic hoops twirled around the waist, popularized as a fad in the 1950s
  16. 36. Gagarin The first human to journey into outer space aboard Vostok 1 in 1961
  17. 39. The United States government agency responsible for the civilian space program
  18. 42. Plastic flying disc toy popularized by Wham-O in the 1950s
  19. 43. Iconic fashion doll introduced by Mattel revolutionizing the toy industry
  20. 44. Popular hairstyle product used for slicking back hair in the 1950s
  21. 45. Popular hangout spots serving carbonated beverages and ice cream treats
  22. 46. Medical breakthrough developed by Jonas Salk to prevent polio infection
  23. 48. Fastening material consisting of loops and hooks invented by George de Mestral
  24. 49. Electronic device for receiving and displaying moving images and sound
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  1. 1. Device that converts sunlight into electricity laying the foundation for solar power
  2. 2. Kitchen appliance that uses microwaves to heat and cook food quickly
  3. 4. A series of Soviet robotic spacecraft missions to the Moon in the late 1950s and early 1960s
  4. 5. Coin-operated music players found in diners and bars, playing popular tunes of the era
  5. 6. The first US satellite to orbit the Earth launched in 1958
  6. 9. Data storage technology used in credit cards and identification cards
  7. 11. Suit A garment worn by astronauts during space flights to protect them from the harsh environment of space
  8. 12. Module The spacecraft used to land astronauts on the Moon during the Apollo program
  9. 13. von Braun A German-American aerospace engineer who played a key role in the development of rocket technology
  10. 14. Convenient payment method allowing purchases on credit with repayment later
  11. 16. A term used for a Russian astronaut or space traveler
  12. 18. pen Writing instrument using a metal ball to distribute ink onto paper
  13. 21. Social gatherings where Tupperware plastic containers were sold, popular in the 1950s
  14. 22. Television system distributing television programming to paying subscribers via radio frequency signals
  15. 25. Wireless device used to control electronic devices from a distance
  16. 26. Canaveral A major space launch site located on the east coast of Florida
  17. 27. Flared skirts often worn with petticoats, emblematic of 1950s fashion
  18. 28. The Soviet spacecraft that carried the first human Yuri Gagarin into space in 1961
  19. 30. Shepard The first American to travel into space on the Mercury-Redstone 3 mission in 1961
  20. 31. Iconic eateries serving classic American comfort food, popular in the 1950s
  21. 34. Countercultural movement advocating for artistic expression and non-conformity
  22. 37. Discovery of the molecular structure of DNA by James Watson and Francis Crick
  23. 38. Device that emits highly concentrated beams of light with applications in various fields
  24. 40. The second human spaceflight program by NASA conducted between 1961 and 1966
  25. 41. The first human spaceflight program by the United States launched in 1958
  26. 47. Glenn The first American to orbit the Earth aboard Friendship 7 in 1962