Ford introduces its epic flop, the Edsel. Shippingport's remaining residents are told they must leave to allow expansion of Portland Canal. UK basketball team wins its fourth NCAA title. Khrushchev visits U.S. Alaska and Hawaii become 49th and 50th states, respectively. Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper die in plane crash.
Soviet Union launches a rocket with two monkeys on board.
Barbie doll appears. Television quiz shows rocked by scandal as some are fixed. Cumberland Gap National Historical Park created. First Kentucky high school football championships held. Send questions and comments to The Webmaster .