That Chicken Ramen (as in Top Ramen noodles) was unleashed on the world the same year we were  :-)

http://www.nissinfoods.com/ for more information.

And on the more serious side!

I just this evening found that winking is not just an American pass time.

SEE

http://www.cheng.cam.ac.uk/~pjb10/winks/

FOR MORE INFORMATION
ON THE TIDDLYWINKS ASSOC. (also unleashed on the world in 1958)

AND REALLY ON THE SERIOUS SIDE

The Laterna Magika Theater, was established in Prague in 1958.

http://www.laterna.cz/index_a.html