There were many scientific discoveries made in the 1950's, but here are the most important ones. Richard Lawler performs first kidney transplant. Salk's polio vaccine is proved to prevent polio. Bell X-1A beaks the sound barrier.
Contraceptive pill is developed.
Allen Radiation Belts are discovered in Space around the Earth. Lunik 2 satellite is first man-made object to touch the moon. This page has been visited times.