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.