1956
In 1956, Ground Coffee per LB was 85 Cents. Elvis Presley enters the US music charts
for the first time, with " Heartbreak Hotel. " the first of 170 hit singles in 1956.
Also, Elvis Presley's first movie, "Love Me Tender" opens in New York. In the
U.S., Alabama Bus segregation laws declared illegal by US Supreme Court. In
1956, Tefal starts producing non stick Frying Pans. And, the First hard disk (5MB)
was invented by IBM.
In 1956, Ground Coffee per LB was 85 Cents. Elvis Presley enters the US music charts
for the first time, with " Heartbreak Hotel. " the first of 170 hit singles in 1956.
Also, Elvis Presley's first movie, "Love Me Tender" opens in New York. In the
U.S., Alabama Bus segregation laws declared illegal by US Supreme Court. In
1956, Tefal starts producing non stick Frying Pans. And, the First hard disk (5MB)
was invented by IBM.
1957
In 1957, Children's Shoes were $5.95. Also, Elvis Presley purchases a mansion in
Memphis, Tennessee and calls it Graceland. In 1957, Toyota starts selling cars in the
US, the first is the Toyopet Crown.The toy, Atomic Missile Pedal Car was only
$25.50! Lastly, Malaya Gains Independence From Britain.
1958
In 1958, the The Ed Sullivan Show was a popular T.V show. A 14 year old Bobby
Fischer wins the United States Chess Championship in 1958. Also, Toyota
and Datsun Cars go on sale in The US. And in 1958, Nelson Rockefeller was Elected
Governor of New York. Most importantly, Dwight D. Eisenhower was the president of
the United States in 1958. Lastly, President Eisenhower signs the Rivers and Harbors
Flood Control Bill into law.
1959
In 1959, a Kodak Movie camera were $67.50 and Ladies Stockings were $1.00. The US
Grammy Music Awards Started in 1959. In the U.S., Mattel's Barbie Doll is Launched.
In 1959, the USSR Luna 2 crashes onto the Moon as the first man-made object and
Luna 3 sends back first photos of the far side of Earth's Moon. The first
Barbie Fashion Dolls were $1.29!
1960
In 1960, a 23 inch Television was $219.95, mens Electric Shaver was $20.30,
and a Can of Beef Ravioli was 30 cents. In 1960, Tidal Wave at Agadir in Morocco kills
12,000 people. Most importantly, John F Kennedy wins presidential Election. Also in
1960, Jacques Piccard and Don Walsh in the bathyscaph USS Trieste break a depth
record when they descend to the bottom of Challenger Deep 35,820 feet (10,750
meters) below sea level in the Pacific Ocean. Lastly bingo was sold for $3.29!