1950s: Winston Churchill's Conservative Party is re-elected in the general election in England, signaling an end to the Labor government.
Today: In power since 1997, the Labor government of Prime Minister Tony Blair is reelected in June 2001.
1950s: Don Larsen of the New York Yankees pitches a no-hit, no-run game for the first time in World Series history, against the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Today: In 2000 the New York Yankees and the New York Mets play each other in the first World Series between two New York teams since 1956.
1950s: President Eisenhower suffers a heart attack in September 1955, opening up the possibility for Democrats to recapture the presidency.
Today: Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore loses the 2000 presidential election to George
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