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Wednesday, May 1, 1957

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The Headlines

U.S., MOSES AGREE OVER LINCOLN SQ.; 'Understanding' Is Reached on Financing Project, but Terms Are Kept Secret

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The must-have

Frisbee

On This Day

  • A Vickers VC.1 Viking crashes while attempting to return to Blackbushe Airport in Yateley, killing 34.

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Slang

Slang of the decade

General

blastflickkiboshshades

Greaser

cruisin'daddy-odibsknuckle sandwichpad

Beatnik

cooldigfar outhipsquare

Catchphrases of 1957

  • Ward, I'm worried about the Beaver

Tech Check

Sputnik Satellite, Fortran Programming Language & Bubble Wrap.

Cost of Living (1950)

Loaf of Bread

$0.14

Gallon of Gas

$0.27

Average Home

$7,354

New Car

$1,510

Time Elapsed

25,238 days ago

(69 years, 53 days)