When looking back on decades of the past, there are always some people, events, and items that come to mind. Every decade is defined by the things in it that people love. It's true that some people and some moments truly create a decade and give it something to be known for. In fact, many of these memorable moments and iconic figures paved the way for modern celebrities and trends. It's important to take the time to reminisce on the past.

For some people, the names of celebrities from the 1950s are nostalgic and bring back fond memories. For others, these people will be totally new to them. It is pretty interesting to think about how each generation varies from one another. One way, though, that generations can get to know one another more personally is by seeing and learning about images from each of their times, and the web has plenty of those.

The list here is a collection of 25 iconic events, important people, and other special moments from the 1950s that defined the decade for what it was. Take a trip back in time with these cool photos.