Tuesday, April 12, 1955

From the day

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The Headlines

Rejuvenated Bennington Sails on Shakedown Cruise

#1 at the box office

The must-have

Gumby

On This Day

• The polio vaccine, developed by Dr. Jonas Salk, is declared safe and effective.

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You Share a Birthday With

• Jacob Zuma (1942)
• Montserrat Caballé (1933)
• David Letterman (1947)
• Tom Clancy (1947)
• Joyce Banda (1950)

Slang

Tech Check

TV Remote Control, Microwave Oven (Home Use) & Hovercraft.

Style of 1955

Silhouette: Rebellious and relaxed

Material: Denim and leather

• Greaser jackets
• Rolled jeans
• Converse

Cost of Living (1950)