Brief Introduction
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Like any other year, 1953 was one full of advancements and headways. In the United States, people were searching for methods to make life easier and more enjoyable by turning towards new electronic devices. By doing this, people were also trying to cope with loved ones being over seas since 1953 was the last year the U.S. was involved in the Korean War. As a result, progression was made in the entertaiment and technology industries. But as these industries were making breakthroughs, others were looking for explanations on what made humans different from others or, in other words, where we originated from and how did we obtain different characteristics. It is in this year that two scientists made a memorable discovery that changed the scientific community resulting in a great impact on the world. Although the year may not be well-known when it is mentioned such as the year 1969, it is still important as it created trends still seen today and laid the base for scientific development to unfold.
Five Important Events
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Although many events occurred in the year 1953, there are five that are probably, not only the most heard of, but were what generally defined it.
Execution of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg
Executed for being found guilty of conspiracy to commit espionage, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg created scandal and interred fear in American citizens as they were the first civilians to be excuted for espionage.
The Treason
Discovery of the DNA Structure
In the month of Feburary in 1953, scientists James Watson and Francis Crick announced that they discovered the structure of the DNA molecule. With this, the scientific community was able to make other discoveries such as the Watson-Crick base pairing and created the base for the Human Genome Project.
The Double Helix
The First Color Television
After about fifteen years of watching television in black and white, the first color television is produced and put on the market making the electronic device more attractive to buy for the American people.
Color, color, color
The End of the Korean War
After three years and 37,000 U.S. casualties, an armistice is signed on July 27, ending the Korean War and creating a new post-war American pride.
Peace at Last
The Beginning of the Playboy Empire
At the age of 27, Hugh Heffner published the first issue of the infamous Playboy magazine. With Marilyn Monroe as the model on the cover of the magazine, Heffner established what is today one of the most well-known "entertaiment for men".
The Infamous Bunny
Execution of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg
Executed for being found guilty of conspiracy to commit espionage, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg created scandal and interred fear in American citizens as they were the first civilians to be excuted for espionage.
The Treason
Discovery of the DNA Structure
In the month of Feburary in 1953, scientists James Watson and Francis Crick announced that they discovered the structure of the DNA molecule. With this, the scientific community was able to make other discoveries such as the Watson-Crick base pairing and created the base for the Human Genome Project.
The Double Helix
The First Color Television
After about fifteen years of watching television in black and white, the first color television is produced and put on the market making the electronic device more attractive to buy for the American people.
Color, color, color
The End of the Korean War
After three years and 37,000 U.S. casualties, an armistice is signed on July 27, ending the Korean War and creating a new post-war American pride.
Peace at Last
The Beginning of the Playboy Empire
At the age of 27, Hugh Heffner published the first issue of the infamous Playboy magazine. With Marilyn Monroe as the model on the cover of the magazine, Heffner established what is today one of the most well-known "entertaiment for men".
The Infamous Bunny
