The 50's was the decade of Rock and Roll, Blues, Elvis Presley and Teddy Boy. Accessories such as gloves and pearls were also popular as well as the classic "Swing" skirt. Rock and Roll gave people the freedom to dress with more individuality. Brylcreem was often on the agenda with the pompadour hair style getting more and more popular. Image: Pompadour Hair Style 1950s Fact: In 1957, Sputnik, the first ever satellite was lauched by the Soviet Union. Since then over 4,000 have been launched and 200+ are still active and being used.