March 5, 1963: the Hula Hoop, a hip-swiveling toy that
became a huge fad across America when it was first
marketed by Wham-O in 1958, was patented by the
company’s co-founder, Arthur “Spud” Melin.
An estimated 25 million Hula Hoops were sold in its
first four months of production alone.
Following the Hula Hoop, Wham-O continued to produce
a steady stream of wacky and beloved novelty items,
including the Superball, Water Wiggle, Silly String, Slip
‘n’ Slide and the Hacky Sack.
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