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=__The 1950's ﻿ __= By: Tim Marasigan, Thomas Trenh, Osama Syed and Thilina Krishnanand

__People__

 * Paul Anka and Elvis Presley

__Events__
__ Baby boom __ After WWII ended, soldiers came home with a big smile on their faces. People were literally enjoying themselves on the streets. Many ended up getting married. This resulted in a huge baby boom which increased approximately 50% of Canada's population. Baby boom in Canada occurred during 1946-1961. Since new-borns were one of the major age groups and they kept on increasing, companies/industries had to make products according to this age group to make some profit. More and new toys, furniture and other things were made. More teachers, doctors, nurses, etc were needed to take care and/or assist all these babies. New houses, apartments, and other types of shelters were needed to support this huge population. More resources such as food, water, etc were also needed in order to aid Canada’s increased population. There was a new term invented when all of these babies reached the age of 13, “teenagers”. Before, this term was never heard of. You were either a baby or an adult. Even more new inventions were invented as these babies grew older. During this time, there was also an increase in the immigration rate of Canada. Once Canadian soldiers returned home, they would eventually call for woman they met over seas and bring them to Canada so they could start a family of their own. Baby boom was the perfect event to switch the war time economy to post-war time economy in Canada.

__Music__
+ + - Bubblegum Pop/Rock/etc -
 * **Come on-a My House - Rosemary Clooney**- |
 * Unforgettable - Nat King Cole -|
 * You, You, You - Ames Brothers- |
 * That's Amoré - Dean Martin ---|
 * Rock around the Clock - Bill Haley & His Comets **|**
 * **Don't Be Cruel/Hound Dog - Elvis Presley** ---| ---**
 * 1. Wake Up Little Suzie - The Everly Bothers--- |
 * 2. Great Balls of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis |- <(^_^)< ^(^_^)^ >(^_^)> v(^_^)v
 * 3. Tutti Fruitti - Little Richard --|
 * 4. Rumble - Link Wray ---|
 * 6. Love For Sale - Billie Holiday --|
 * 7. Ragtime Cowboy Joe - The Chipmunks |
 * 8. Endless Sleep - Jody Reynolds ---|
 * 9. Standing On The Corner (Watching All The Girls Go By) - Four Lads

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