MEMORIES
In 1957, A Stamp Cost 3 Cents |
| Dwight Eisenhower is president of the US First civil rights bill since Reconstruction to protect blacks’ voting rights is approved by Congress Hurricane “Audrey” destroys Cameron, Louisiana killing 390 people National Guardsmen bar nine black students from entering previously all white Central High School in Little Rock Russians launch Sputnik I, first earth orbiting satellite The FBI arrests Jimmy Hoffa and charges him with bribery Vanna White, Osama bin Laden, Sid Vicious, and Melanie Griffith are born Milwaukee Brewers win World Series Detroit Lions win NFL championship Montreal Canadians win Stanley Cup On the Road by Jack Kerouac is published The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss is published |
Class of 1957
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