1958 World Events
This recognizable symbol was originally created for a nuclear disarmament march in London in 1958, and is composed of a circle containing the naval semaphore flag codes for “N” (two flags angled down at 45 degrees) and “D” (one flag pointed down and one pointed up).
What is the Peace Sign?
The soundtrack for this musical by Rodgers & Hammerstein reached #1 and topped the U.S. charts for more than 31 more weeks in 1958.
What is South Pacific?
This famous translator, human rights activist, novelist and screenwriter was the first American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, for her best-selling novel, The Good Earth. (b. June 26, 1892)
Who is Pearl S. Buck?
This American tv sitcom, which was the number-one program in television in 1976, spawned a number of spin-offs, including Laverne & Shirley and Mork & Mindy.
What is Happy Days?
The song “Calypso” is a tribute to this famous oceanographer, and is named after the research ship that sailed around the world promoting ocean conservation.
Who is Jacques Cousteau?
At age 14, this American chess grandmaster won the 1958 U.S. Championship, before going on to win the title match against Boris Spassky of the USSR at the World Championship in 1972.
Who is Bobby Fischer?
Rumored to have been the most expensive production ever staged in the West End, this classic musical, starting Rex Harrison and Julie Andrews, opened at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 30 April 1858.
What is My Fair Lady?
This Austrian-Hungarian and American actor appeared alongside Humphrey Bogart and Sidney Greenstreet in The Maltese Falcon and Casablanca, and was the first actor to play a James Bond villain as Le Chiffre in a TV version of Casino Royale. (b. June 26, 1904).
Who is Peter Lorre?
This song by Rod Stewart was a massive commercial success and spent 8 weeks at the top of the charts in 1976, although it was sometimes edited or banned by radio stations because it was deemed “too suggestive” for airplay.
What is Tonight's the Night?
This song was selected as the official song of UNICEF, and all royalties have gone to the international agency since it was written.
What is Rhymes & Reasons?
On January 3, 1959, an official proclamation admitting Alaska as the 49th and largest state was signed by this American president.
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower?
Wham-0 sold 25 million of these hugely popular hip-swiveling toys in the first four months of production in 1958.
What are Hula Hoops?
This American actor, writer, comedian, producer, and carpenter is best known for his role as Ron Swanson in Parks and Recreation. (b. June 26, 1970).
Who is Nick Offerman?
This American psychological comedy drama staring Jack Nicholson won an Oscar for Best Picture in 1976.
What is One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest?
John Denver wrote this song as a tribute to American teacher Christa McAuliffe, who was slated to be the first civilian in space, and her fellow crew members, who perished in the Challenger disaster in 1986.
What is Flying For Me?
This airline began daily transatlantic jet service from New York to Paris in October of 1958.
What is Pan Am?
Named “Toy of the Century” by multiple international bodies, these massively popular interlocking plastic building-block toys were officially patented in 1958.
What is LEGO?
One of the world’s best-selling musical pop artists, this American singer and songwriter is the most streamed female artist ever, and will soon be starring its Glinda in the movie adaptation of Wicked. (b. June 26, 1993)
Who is Ariana Grande?
This American tv sitcom, portraying an unmarried, independent woman focused on her career as associate producer of a news show, won its second straight Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series in 1976.
What is The Mary Tyler Moore Show?
“If I had a day that I could give you, I'd give to you a day just like today" are lyrics from this nature-loving song.
What is Sunshine On My Shoulders?
Most US space exploration efforts, including the Apollo Moon landing missions, the Skylab space station, and the Space Shuttle, have been led by this federal agency, established in 1958.
What is NASA?
Widely considered the greatest dancer in film history, this American actor, dancer, singer, choreographer and television presenter starred in the first television show recorded on color videotape (“An Evening With….”, broadcast by NBC).
Who is Fred Astaire?
This American actor, comedian, and producer is best known for playing Jack McFarland on the NBC sitcom Will & Grace (b. June 26, 1970).
Who is Sean Hayes?
Wearing a 70’s style salmon pink armless evening gown and chunky plastic pink high heel shows, this celebrity doll, made by Mego in The Mackie Collection Dolls series, was a very popular holiday gift in 1976.
What is the Cher Doll?
Two of John Denver’s songs have been officially adopted as the state songs for these two states.
What are West Virginia ("Take Me Home, Country Roads") and Colorado ("Rocky Mountain High")?