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     In 1957, many important events occured. Possibly the just about important was, the launching of Sputnik 1, the first satellite sent into space, on October 4, 1957 by the estate of Russia. This event left many Americans shocked and surprised, that it was possible to vent 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 teentsy careen, Ak, to ensure the integration of Central High School. He also signs the Eisenhower Doctrine, assure that the United States would resist all Communist aggression in the nitty-gritty East.      This year is also the year the frisbee and the hula hoop are introduced. The Boeing 707 passenger jet makes itsinnaugural flight this year as well. In Disneyland, the "House of tomorrow" opened its doors to the public. & nbsp   In the music industry Rock & distort as well as Doo Wop, made their statements to the world. Elvis became the king of Rock & Roll after releasing two hit hit Jailhouse Rock and All Shook Up. Buddy Holly and the Crickets released their single Thatll Be The Day. Other career musicians who made their mark during this year include knot 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 homogeneous year a twenty-two year gray unknown Michael Landon has the feature role in the B-movie I Was A Teenage Werewolf.     As all this stuff was going on in the world, Coach fag out Wilson of Bolivar, Tn was getting ready for a new season of good old highschool