Inventions of the 1950s

1950

• Zenith introduces “lazy bones” tuning – change all television stations from the comfort of your easy chair. Hand held device plugs into TV
• Antihistamines enter popular use for treatment of allergies and head-colds.
• Telephone Answering Machine created by Bell Laboratories and Western Electric. This new device will make contacting people easier if they are unable to answer the phone.

1951

• UNIVAC First commercial computer, this was the first time businesses could use a PC.
• American automobile manufacturer Chrysler Corporation introduces power steering, making steering and turning the tires of a vehicle much easier.
• J. Andre-Thomas invents the first heart-lung machine, allowing advanced life-support during open-heart surgery, allowing Doctors less worry while operating.

1952

• Sony, a brand new Japanese company, introduces the first pocket-sized transistor radio, which became popular because it allowed the transportation of such sound maker devices.

1953

• The first 3-D movie is shown giving a more fun experience while watching.
• Francis Crick and James Watson discover the “double helix” of DNA, good for learning more about the body.
• Dr. Jonas Salk announces discovery of the vaccine for polio
• Dow Chemical creates Saran Wrap which is awesome for pranks.
• TV color broadcasting, allowing better quality.

1954

• In my opinion from the research I did I saw nothing good that was created in this year.

1955

• Tetracycline invented, this "broad spectrum" antibiotic is used to treat the common acne. Very useful with the teens.
• Optic fiber invented, this became useful when it came to communication on multiple levels.

1956

• The first computer hard disk used, making pirating possible since 1956! :D
• Bette Nesmith Graham invented "Mistake Out," later renamed Liquid Paper, to paint over mistakes made with a typewriter, this is self explanatory in my opinion.

1957

• Fortran (computer language) invented. This EXTREMELY old computing language was created to help use math with code and computers.

Bibliography

• HTTPS://www.fiftiesweb.com/pop/inventions - 1950/1953(maybe 1954 lol can't remember)
• HTTPS://www.thoughtco.com/1950s-tech-and-science-1992485 - The last few slides.