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On the date

Friday, August 28, 1953

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The Headlines

U. S. and Britain Urge U. N. To Avoid Morocco Debate; Join With France in Stand That Situation in Protectorate Does Not Call for Action by Security Council U. S. BACKS FRANCE ON MOROCCO STAND

Read in The New York Times →

The must-have

Matchbox Cars

Slang

Slang of the decade

General

blastflickkiboshshades

Greaser

cruisin'daddy-odibsknuckle sandwichpad

Beatnik

cooldigfar outhipsquare

Catchphrases of 1953

  • Gentlemen prefer blondes

Tech Check

Color TV Standards (NTSC), Black Box Flight Recorder & WD-40.

Cost of Living (1950)

Loaf of Bread

$0.14

Gallon of Gas

$0.27

Average Home

$7,354

New Car

$1,510

Time Elapsed

26,579 days ago

(72 years, 299 days)