The first microchip is patented.
Rock and roll musician Buddy Holly died during a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa.
Disney's 'Sleeping Beauty' was released in theaters.
The world's most famous clown 'Bozo' premiered live on KTLA-TV in Los Angeles, California, US.
Singer Buddy Holly's last song was released.
Pan American Airways made the first commercial flight of the Boeing 707 from New York City to Paris.
The Smurfs were published for the first time in Spirou magazine in Belgium.
Paddington Bear makes his debut.
Lolita is First Published in the US.
Boston Red Sox player Ted Williams was fined $250 for spitting on fans.
Queen Elizabeth II opened London Gatwick Airport.
The noir psychological thriller film 'Vertigo,' directed by Alfred Hitchcock, was released.
US Air Force Major Howard Johnson set the world aircraft altitude record in a Lockheed F-104 Starfighter. He broke the world altitude record by flying to 91,243 feet.
Truman Capote's book Breakfast at Tiffany's is published.
After 104 episodes, Adventures of Superman aired its final episode.
Johnny Cash plays the first of many free concerts behind bars at San Quentin Prison, California, with Merle Haggard among the inmates in the audience.
Camp Nou, a stadium that seats over 99,000 opens its doors for football fans.
'On the Road' is hits the bookshelves for the first time.
US Marine Major John Glenn's 'Project Bullet' broke the transcontinental speed record.
Dwight D. Eisenhower became the first president to fly in a helicopter.
John Lennon and Paul McCartney met for the first time at a church dinner party.
Toronto's CHUM-AM (1050 kHz) became Canada's first radio station to broadcast only the top 40 Rock n' Roll music format.
The BBC broadcasts the spaghetti tree hoax.
Scandinavian Airlines System created the first route from Europe to the Far East, flying directly over the North Pole.
The first electric watch is available.
Elvis makes movie debut in "Love Me Tender".
The first television show with an African American host, 'The Nat King Cole Show,' aired on NBC.
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.
The IBM 305 RAMAC commercial computer was announced to the public.
Pete Everest became the fastest man in the world.
The film Moby Dick is premiered.
Elvis Presley first performs 'Hound Dog' live on TV.
Lugano, Switzerland, hosted the first Eurovision Song Contest.
Legend Elvis Presley's 'Heartbreak Hotel' smashed the charts reaching #1.
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.
Johnny Cash released 'Folsom Prison Blues.'
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.
First Tennis Match to be Telecast in Color.
Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley & Comets reached #1 on the US singles charts.
Illinois became the first US state to make it compulsory by law to wear a seatbelt.
