When it comes to the people, technology, trends, and media, things have changed a lot as the decades have flown by. While modern times are fun and all, sometimes it's even more fun and interesting to look back at the times that shaped the world for what it is today. There are so many iconic events and celebrities that helped build the world around everyone, and it's important to remember them for who they were.

For some people, names of celebrities from the 1950s are nostalgic and memorable. For others, these people will be totally new. It is pretty interesting to think about how different each generation is from one another. Generations can connect through images from each of their eras, and this is easily done through photos found online.

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