| Marian Anderson becomes the first African American to perform at the Metropolitan Opera House. | Jim Henson creates Kermit the Frog. |
| Lawrence Welk begins a weekly T.V. show with a completely musical format. | Billboard's #1 hit is Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley and the Comets. | The most popular T.V. show is The $64,000 Question. |
Marty wins the Oscar for "Best Picture." |
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