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Jose Ferrer, first hispanic to win Oscar for his performance in "Crisis"
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The Hit sitcom "I love Lucy" Premieres displaying one of the first interracial couple on tv
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Sammy Davis Jr. becomes an overnight sensation after performing at a night club after the Academy Awards. He goes on later to do movies such as "Rat Pack".
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Speedy Gonzales makes his TV debut as a cartoon.
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Slow poke Gonzalez makes his TV debut as Speedy Gonzales's cousin
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Frito Bandito makes television debut as the Frito Lay's Mascot for corn chips. Frito is known for stealing corn.
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Carlos Santana, makes his musical debut with his group named the Santana's.
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Pancho Gonzales dominates tennis pro tour.
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Rita Moreno win's Oscar for her performance in "West Side Story"
