Penn State ranked for 1st time since 1954 without Paterno as coach

Penn State has had a long and storied football tradition, boasting two national titles, one Heisman Trophy winner, and 39 consensus All-Americans. Much of that, including the national championships, came under the watch of legendary coach Joe Paterno.

Following Penn State's thrilling 24-21 upset of then No. 2 Ohio State, the Nittany Lions found themselves ranked No. 24 in the nation, and in the top 25 for the first time since 2011, which was Paterno's final season as coach.

With James Franklin at the helm, he becomes the first Penn State coach not named Paterno to have the Nittany Lions ranked since 1954.

For those under the age of 70, many won't remember what the world looked like 62 years ago. So here is a handy guide.

'From Here to Eternity' wins Best Picture, Audrey Hepburn wins Best Actress

Color television may have been a thing in 1954, but it was a black-and-white classic that took home the Oscar for Best Picture. Directed by Fred Zinneman, who also won Best Director for his work, 'From Here to Eternity' starred Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, Frank Sinatra, Deborah Kerr, and Donna Reed.

Fellow classic "Roman Holiday" was also nominated for Best Picture, but did not go home empty handed. Audrey Hepburn won the lone Oscar of her acting career, beating out Kerr for Best Actress.

'Little Things Mean a Lot' tops U.S. Billboard chart

Kitty Kallen's summer hit 'Little Things Mean a Lot' lasted nine weeks atop Billboard magazine's chart, edging out other hits from such as 'Oh! My Pa-Pa' by Eddie Fisher and 'Wanted' by Perry Como.

Indians lose to Giants in World Series, Willie Mays makes 'The Catch'

The Cleveland Indians have not won a World Series since 1948, going 0-3 in the Fall Classic since. Their first trip back occurred in 1954, a loss to the New York Giants and Willie Mays, who made "The Catch."