Pan American Airways made the first commercial flight of the Boeing 707 from New York City to Paris.
The Smurfs were published for the first time in Spirou magazine in Belgium.
NASA launched its first space probe, Pioneer 1.
After 67 years of colonial rule, the Republic of Guinea gained independence from France.
Businessman Momofuku Ando marketed the first-ever pre-cooked instant noodles.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act, which became NASA.
Boston Red Sox player Ted Williams was fined $250 for spitting on fans.