Scandinavian Airlines System created the first route from Europe to the Far East, flying directly over the North Pole.
The electric typewriter went on sale for the first time in Syracuse, New York, USA.
Walter Frederick Morrison sold the rights to the Pluto Platter to Wham-O, who soon changed the toy's name to 'Frisbee.'
The first electric watch is available.
The first gorilla born in captivity, called Colo, was born at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
Morocco's King Mohammed V returned after being exiled in 1955.
Elvis makes movie debut in "Love Me Tender".
President Eisenhower won his second term with the most significant Republican win since Abraham Lincoln's in 1860.
The first television show with an African American host, 'The Nat King Cole Show,' aired on NBC.
Around 1,000 Soviet tanks entered Budapest, the capital of Hungary, after bombing half the city in an attempt to take over.
The "Game of the Century" is a chess game that was won by the 13-year-old future FIDE World Champion Robert James (Bobby) Fischer, against Donald Byrne.
The adventure comedy movie 'Around the World in 80 Days' premiered in New York, US.
The epic Western drama movie 'Giant' premiered in New York City, US.
New York Yankees' Don Larsen pitches only World Series perfect game.
Dr. Albert Sabin announced his oral vaccine against polio was ready to test.
The IBM 305 RAMAC commercial computer was announced to the public.
President Eisenhower demanded that all US currency would feature the words 'In God We Trust.'
Pete Everest became the fastest man in the world.
The first private research atomic reactor opened in Chicago, Illinois, US.
The film Moby Dick is premiered.
Elvis Presley first performs 'Hound Dog' live on TV.
The District Court ruled that segregation was unconstitutional in Montgomery.
Eisenhower signed a farm bill that allowed the government to store agricultural surplus.
Lugano, Switzerland, hosted the first Eurovision Song Contest.
Legend Elvis Presley's 'Heartbreak Hotel' smashed the charts reaching #1.
Grace Kelly married Rainier III, the Prince of Monaco.
Pakistan became the first Islamic Republic in the world.
Tunisia gains its independence from France.
The musical 'My Fair Lady' had its first performance on Broadway in New York City.
Elvis Presley's 'Heartbreak Hotel' made it into Billboard's Top 100 pop chart.
Elvis Presley's 'Heartbreak Hotel' debuted on the music charts. It is known as his first hit song.
White supremacist terrorists bombed Martin Luther King Jr's home.
A fire broke out at the top of the famous iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.
NORAD's Santa tracking service begins.
Cardiff was proclaimed the capital of Wales by the UK's Minister for Welsh Affairs.
Johnny Cash released 'Folsom Prison Blues.'
Rosa Parks was arrested.
A bomb hidden in checked luggage of United Airlines Flight 629 exploded over Longmont, Colorado killing all 44 people on board.
James Dean's most acclaimed movie, 'Rebel Without a Cause,' was released in the US.
The Return of the King, the third installment in The Lord of the Rings book series by J. R. R. Tolkein, was published.
ABC aired the first episode of 'The Mickey Mouse Club.'
Hollywood actor James Dean died aged 24.
The ITV network launched in the UK, which became the BBC's first rival.
Swiss engineer George de Mestral patented velcro.
Emmett Till is Murdered in Mississippi.
First Tennis Match to be Telecast in Color.
The Space Race began between the two Cold War rivals, the USA and the USSR.
Austrian State Treaty came to force.
Disneyland opens its doors for the first time.
Mainau Declaration is signed by 18 Nobel laureates.
