Armed forces from communist North Korea smash into South Korea, setting off the Korean War. The United States, acting under the auspices of the United Nations, quickly sprang to the defense of South Korea and fought a bloody and frustrating war for the next three years.
In 1955, Disneyland opened their gates for the vary first time. Thousands were invited to the event and people even snuck in or created fake tickets to get into the iconic theme park.