August 31, 1957
The federal minimum wage stood at $1.00/hr that summer of 1957, and the Dow Jones sat at 436 — the International Geophysical Year had just launched, bringing together scientists from 64 nations to study the Earth and sun in an unprecedented global research effort that included plans from both the United States and the Soviet Union to put satellites into orbit. On American television, "Gunsmoke" was the top-rated drama and Emmy winner that summer, while Elvis Presley held the number one spot on the charts with "(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear." On July 16th, Marine Major John Glenn set a new transcontinental speed record, piloting an F8U supersonic jet from California to New York in 3 hours, 23 minutes, and 8 seconds — the fastest coast-to-coast flight in American history to that point.
On the cover
Magazine Covers — August 31, 1957
NY Times Headlines — Week of August 31, 1957
Congress Record Shows A Revival Of Policy Power; Senate And House Regain Control Ceded To President --His Programs Altered Democratic Hand Firm White House Had Few Clear Victories--Johnson And Rayburn Called Tune
Macmillan Urges Bulganin Accept West'S Arms Plan; Says Soviet Premier Has 'But To Say The Word And Real Progress Is Assured' Zorin Stand Criticized British Prime Minister Also Chides Moscow On Moves In The Middle East
U.S. To Fly Arms To Jordan To Bar Pro-Soviet Move; Shipments Start Next Week In Action To Keep Crisis In Syria From Spreading Use Of Doctrine Hinted Announcement Refers To It --President Will Return To Capital For Meeting
World Events — August 1957
Time Person of the Year — 1957
On the radio
Billboard Charts — August 31, 1957
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1956–57 Season
Emmy Winners — 1957
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — August 31, 1957
On the field
Sports Champions — August 31, 1957
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