The first gorilla born in captivity, called Colo, was born at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
Morocco's King Mohammed V returned after being exiled in 1955.
President Eisenhower won his second term with the most significant Republican win since Abraham Lincoln's in 1860.
The first television show with an African American host, 'The Nat King Cole Show,' aired on NBC.
Around 1,000 Soviet tanks entered Budapest, the capital of Hungary, after bombing half the city in an attempt to take over.
The adventure comedy movie 'Around the World in 80 Days' premiered in New York, US.
The epic Western drama movie 'Giant' premiered in New York City, US.
Dr. Albert Sabin announced his oral vaccine against polio was ready to test.
The IBM 305 RAMAC commercial computer was announced to the public.
President Eisenhower demanded that all US currency would feature the words 'In God We Trust.'
Pete Everest became the fastest man in the world.
The District Court ruled that segregation was unconstitutional in Montgomery.
Eisenhower signed a farm bill that allowed the government to store agricultural surplus.
Lugano, Switzerland, hosted the first Eurovision Song Contest.
Legend Elvis Presley's 'Heartbreak Hotel' smashed the charts reaching #1.
Grace Kelly married Rainier III, the Prince of Monaco.
Pakistan became the first Islamic Republic in the world.
The musical 'My Fair Lady' had its first performance on Broadway in New York City.
Elvis Presley's 'Heartbreak Hotel' made it into Billboard's Top 100 pop chart.
Elvis Presley's 'Heartbreak Hotel' debuted on the music charts. It is known as his first hit song.
White supremacist terrorists bombed Martin Luther King Jr's home.
A fire broke out at the top of the famous iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.
