Bchs Football

In 1957, many important events occurred
.   Possibly the

most important was, the launching of Sputnik 1, the first

satellite sent into space, on October 4, 1957 by the country of  

Russia.   This event left many American's shocked and surprised,

that it was possible to send something into space successfully.

Four months after the launch of Sputnik 1, America launches

Explorer 1 the first U.S. satellite, this sparked the beginning of

the space race. President Dwight D. Eisenhower sends federal

troops to Little Rock, Ak, to ensure the integration of Central

High School. He also signs the Eisenhower Doctrine,

promising that the United States would resist all Communist

aggression in the Middle East.

This year is also the year the frisbee and the hula hoop

are introduced. The Boeing 707 passenger jet makes its

innaugural flight this year as well. In Disneyland, the "House of

Tomorrow" opened its doors to the public.

In the music industry Rock & Roll as well as Doo Wop,

made their statements to the world. Elvis became the king of

Rock & Roll after releasing two hit singles Jailhouse Rock and

All Shook Up. Buddy Holly and the Crickets released their

single That'll Be The Day. Other career musicians who made

their mark during this year include: Johnny Mathis, Paul Anka,

The Everly Brothers, and Sam Cooke. American Bandstand

goes coast to coast on August 5, 1957, after being a local

Philadelphia show since 1952.

In '57 Elvis made another big impression on the country

besides with his music, this was the year his first movie opened

it was called Love Me Tender. The same year a twenty-two year

old unknown Michael Landon has the starring role in the B-

movie I Was A Teenage Werewolf.

As all this stuff was going on in the world, Coach Don

Wilson of Bolivar, Tn was getting ready for a new season of

good old highschool football. The '57 football team was... [continues]

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