Santa Claus arrives in Allentown Pennsylvania 1957

On November 4, 1957, Pennsylvania was buzzing with a variety of events. One notable event was the arrival of Santa Claus in Allentown, Pennsylvania, at a fair. Interestingly, Santa arrived in a spaceship, and the children wore Sputnik helmets, reflecting the space race era.
Additionally, a seven-foot French basketball player made headlines, and Bing Crosby unveiled his library at Gonzaga.