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100
This theme park opened in Anaheim, CA. in 1955.
What is Disneyland.
100
In 1967, this man became the first African-American U.S. Supreme Court Justice.
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
100
This T.V. show about growing up in the 50s starred Henry Winkler as Arthur "the Fonz" Fonzarelli.
What is Happy Days?
100
In 1983, she was the first woman in space.
Who is Sally Ride?
100
This famous football player was arrested for double murder.
Who is O.J. Simpson?
200
She refused to give up her seat on a public bus, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Who is Rosa Parks.
200
Martin Luther King, Jr. gave this iconic speech in 1963 during the march on Washington.
What is "I Have a Dream."
200
John Travolta starred in the 1977 movie about becoming the king of the disco.
What is Saturday Night Fever?
200
This volcano, located in Washington, erupted in 1980.
What is Mount St. Helens?
200
This member of British Royalty died in a car crash while being followed by paparazzi.
Who is Princess Diana?
300
This is the name of the generation born during the 1950s.
What is the Baby Boomers.
300
This band, already popular in Great Brittan, appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show in February 1964, sparking their place in U.S. pop culture.
Who are the Beatles?
300
This band made a T.V. appearance for a Halloween special because they are famous for their costumes and make-up.
What is KISS?
300
This is Michael Jackson's 13 minute music video about the undead and is considered the most influential pop music video of all time.
What is Thriller?
300
The L.A. Riots occurred after the verdict of this person's trial.
Who is Rodney King?
400
This is the title of Elvis Presley's first hit song, released on January 27, 1956.
What is Heartbreak Hotel.
400
He said "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."
Who is President John F. Kennedy?
400
The 37th, 38th, and 39th U.S. Presidents who were in office during this decade (1969-1974, 1974-1977, 1977-1981).
Who are Presidents Nixon, Ford, and Carter?
400
This is the first woman to be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Who is Sandra Day O'Connor?
400
This U.S. President was impeached in 1998.
Who is William (Bill) Clinton?
500
This landmark U.S. Supreme Court case declared separate public schools for black and white students unconstitutional.
What is Brown v. the Board of Education.
500
The person who assassinated President John F. Kennedy.
Who is Lee Harvey Oswald?
500
This is the location of the U.S. Nuclear Power Plant that had a partial core meltdown on March 28, 1979.
What is Three Mile Island?
500
This iconic barrier fell in 1989.
What is the Berlin Wall?
500
The name of this NASA telescope launched into space in 1990.
What is the Hubble Telescope?
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