North Atlantic Treaty Organization established
Soviet Union detonates its first atomic bomb
Apartheid becomes official government policy in South Africa
West Germany, East Germany formally established as nations
U.S. Air Force’s Lucky Lady completes first non-stop around-the-world flight
World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn, 4-1
National Basketball Association (NBA) was formed
Cable television debuts
"Silly Putty" introduced
Meryl Streep, Billy Joel and Richard Gere were born
Most importantly Coahoma Junior College was founded!