yesterwire.comBack to search

On the date

Sunday, December 8, 1957

From the day

Memories from that day

No memories yet. Add yours if you remember this day.

The Headlines

LONG-TERM IMPACT OF BIAS LAW SEEN; Effect on Housing in City May Prove to Be Minor-- Court Test Planned FEDERAL ACTION CITED U.S. Enacted a Rights Bill in 1866--Bans Increased After World War II Penalty Provision Omitted Social Importance Noted LONG-TERM IMPACT OF BIAS LAW SEEN

Read in The New York Times →

#1 at the box office

Around the World in 80 Days

The must-have

Frisbee

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

25,017 days ago

(68 years, 197 days)