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1957
BROWSE BY YEAR
1959

1958 Snapshot

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The Vibe
Pop Culture

Hula Hoop Craze

Slang "Hot Rod"
Price Check
Gas: $0.25
Notable Deaths
Pope Pius XII, Ronald Colman
Music & Style
Crooners
World Affairs
NASA Founded
Lebanon Crisis

Yearly Summary
  • Global Events: NASA is officially formed. The first transatlantic jet passenger service begins. Charles de Gaulle becomes President of France.
  • Culture & Mood: The 'Day the Music Died' looms as rock stars face various tragedies. LEGO bricks as we know them today are patented.
  • Fashion & Slang: Cardigan sweaters and pearls. A fast car is a 'Hot Rod.'
  • Fun Fact: The 'Peace Symbol' (☮) is designed by Gerald Holtom for a British anti-nuclear protest; it would soon become a global icon.