1954, from 78 RPMs to 45 RPMs

   In 1954,  US Singles 1954 Billboard debut , US Singles rnb 1954 Billboard jukebox debut ,

 US Singles rnb 1954 Billboard selling debut , UK Singles 1954 Chart debut.

 The record companies switch from 78 RPMs to 45 RPMs. The 45-rpm record starts to gain in popularity, beginning the phaseout of the 78.

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 December 30, 1953 - The first color televisions go on sale. RCA begins selling the first color TV sets.   wikipedia_Color television

 EMI (Electrical and Musical Industries) buys Capitol.

 Japanese electronic company TTK (later Sony) introduces the world's first transistor radio.
 In USA, I.D.E.A announced the TR-1 on October 18, 1954, and put it on sale in November 1954. It was the first practical transistor radio made in significant numbers. The look and size of the TR-1 were well received, but reviews of its performance were typically adverse.
wikipedia_Regency TR-1     wikipedia_Sony

 Young women begin wearing ponytails, while young men begin wearing flat-tops and ducktail haircuts.    wikipedia_Ponytail   Flattop   Ducktail

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