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This California band famously released a string of summer-defining hits including "Surfin' U.S.A.," "I Get Around," and "California Girls".
Who are "The Beach Boys".
100
This snack brand’s jingle encouraged people to “Give me a break, Give me a break".
What is "Kit Kat".
100
Breaking News: "This legendary rock group made history in 1970 by officially announcing their breakup via a press release, ending an era of popular music!"
Who are "The Beatles".
100
This popular warm-weather toy, which allowed kids to slide across the lawn on a stream of water, was invented by Wham-O in 1961.
What is a "Slip 'N Slide".
100
This sugary, fruit-flavored powdered drink mix was famously selected by NASA in 1965 for the Gemini astronauts, exploding its popularity on Earth.
What is "Tang".
100
This city built the iconic 110-story Sears Tower (now Willis Tower) in 1973, holding the title of tallest building in the world for over two decades.
What is "Chicago".
200
Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello starred in a series of popular 1960s movies. This was the title of the first 1963 film in the franchise.
What is "Beach Party".
200
This breakfast cereal featured the catchphrase “They’re Grrreat!”
What is "Kellogg's Frosted Flakes".
200
Breaking News: "The shocking, sudden death of Elvis Presley, 42-year-old "King of Rock and Roll" this year, at his Graceland estate."
What was "1977".
200
This U.S. President, who survived a 1981 assassination attempt in Washington, D.C., became the first former actor to hold the nation's highest office.
Who is President "Ronald Reagan".
200
This brand of shelf-stable, toaster-ready fruit pastry was introduced by Kellogg’s in 1964 and originally came unfrosted.
What are "Pop-Tarts"
200
This state, famous for its desert landscape, became the fastest-growing state in America during the 1990s as its main gaming city underwent a massive mega-resort boom.
What is "Nevada".
300
In 1999, audiences were introduced to "The Matrix." This actor played the lead role of Neo, later returning for a fourth installment in 2021.
Who is "Keanu Reeves".
300
This snack brand’s commercial featured a slogan with the line “Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don’t”.
What is "Almond Joy & Mounds".
300
Breaking News: With America in the 1940s still very much racially segregated, it was a huge achievement when this African American, played in Major League Baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Who was "Jackie Robinson".
300
Introduced by Coca-Cola in 1963 as their very first diet soft drink, this pink-canned beverage maintained a fierce cult following until it was officially discontinued in 2020.
What is "Tab".
300
This iconic, chocolate-topped marshmallow snack cake was created by Chattanooga Bakery but became a nationwide lunchbox staple in the 1970s.
What is the "Moon Pie".
300
This iconic coastal city underwent a massive geographic transformation when it hosted the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, exactly 100 years after the modern games began.
What is "Atlanta".
400
This entertaining popular 80s hairstyle is famously described as “business in the front, party in the back”.
What is a "Mullet".
400
This brand encouraged people to use the phrase “A Little Dab’ll Do Ya”.
What is "Brylcreem".
400
Breaking News: "She's the first American female astronaut to travel into space in 1983".
Who is "Sally Rider".
400
This portable music device, released in July 1979, completely revolutionized human life by making music listening personal and mobile for the first time.
What is a "Walkman".
400
This 1980s DIY lunch kit introduced by Oscar Mayer allowed kids to build their own mini pizzas or cracker sandwiches at school.
What is a "Lunchable".
400
This East Coast metropolis, famous for its 1960s political machine rule, became the focus of global sports when it was selected to host the final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What is "New York City".
500
This 1963 historic epic summer movie starred Elizabeth Taylor, which became one of the most expensive films of its time.
What is "Cleopatra".
500
This clothing product was heavily marketed in the 1980s as “shrink-to-fit”.
What are "Levi's 501 Jeans".
500
Breaking News: In 1974, he's the first, and so far only, U.S. President to serve in the office without ever being elected as either President or Vice President.
Who is "Gerald Ford".
500
Invented in 1974, the art craze you had to put in the oven for it to be "done" .
What are "Shrinky Dinks".
500
In 1967, a McDonald's franchise owner in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, invented a double-decker burger called this, that went nationwide in 1968.
What is “The Big Mac” .
500
This Texas City, grew to become the 4th largest metropolitan area in the United States.
What is "Dallas" Texas.
600
He played the title role in the movie "Beetlejuice".
Who is "Michael Keaton".
600
This brand had the phrase “Where’s the Beef?”
What is "Wendy's".
600
Breaking News: This 19 year old "Heiress" was kidnapped in 1974, making it one of the most sensational cases in American history."
Who is "Patty Hearst".
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600
In the early 2000s, millions of people worldwide wore bright yellow silicone wristbands produced by Nike to support cancer survivors. This was the two-word slogan stamped on these bands.
What was "Livestrong".
600
This freezer treat became iconic for commercials where kids snapped it in half to share the “pudding on a stick”.
What are "Jell-O Pudding Pops".
600
Admitted to the Union in August 1959 just before the decade turned, this state went on to become the birthplace of the 44th U.S. President.
What is "Hawaii".
700
While the film dropped in late 1977, its soundtrack spearheaded a massive cultural explosion, bringing disco music and flamboyant fashion from underground clubs to the mainstream.
What is "Saturday Night Fever".
700
This business’s slogan was “Put a tiger in your tank”.
What is "Esso".
700
Breaking News: This significant historical event occurred in Vietnam in 1975.
What is "The Fall of Saigon".
700
This NBA Hall of Famer was nicknamed “The Hick from French Lick”.
Who is "Larry Bird".
700
This single-serve, capsule-based coffee brewing system took over American kitchens in the 2010s, prompting massive environmental debates over its plastic pods.
What is a "Keurig".
700
This major U.S. city filed for the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history in 2013, after decades of population decline following its 1960s automotive manufacturing peak.
What is "Detroit".
800
This actor played Willy Wonka in the 1971 movie Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
Who is "Gene Wilder".
800
This brand ran the slogan “The best a man can get”.
What is "Gillette".
800
Breaking News:
What was "".
800
This specific, insulated stainless steel tumbler became an inescapable social media status symbol and viral consumer craze in late 2023 and early 2024.
What is the "Stanley Cup".
800
Introduced by General Foods in 1975, this novelty candy consists of pressurized sugar granules that crackle when reacting with moisture in the mouth.
What are "Pop Rocks".
800
This Western state’s capital city hosted the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, bringing global attention to its surrounding mountain ski resorts.
What is "Utah".
900
He starred as "Indiana Jones" in the blockbuster adventure films.
Who is "Harrison Ford".
900
This car company used the slogan “The heartbeat of America”.
What is "Chevrolet".
900
1970's Breaking News: Maya Angelou published her first book! This is the name.
What is "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings".
900
This classic arcade game features a yellow character being chased by ghosts.
What is "Pac - Man".
900
This bright orange, cheese-flavored powder snack food profile, introduced by General Mills in 1966, was shaped like tiny horns to fit on your fingers.
What are "Bugles".
900
According to U.S. Census shifts leading into 2026, this state overtook New York in the mid-2010s to become the third most populous state in the nation.
What is "Florida".
1000
This movie gave Audrey Hepburn her first starring role and catapulted her to stardom.
What is "Roman Holiday".
1000
This brand used the slogan “The strongest cough medicine you can trust” in its 1980s commercials.
What is "Vicks" for its Formula 44 .
1000
Breaking News: In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed a landmark act that banned discriminatory voting practices like literacy tests. In July 2026, the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of this foundational document.
What is "The Declaration of Independence".
1000
In 1993, she became the first female Attorney General of the United States.
Who is "Janet Reno".
1000
This massive fast-food chain caused traffic jams across America in late 2019 and 2020 when it launched a fried chicken sandwich, sparking the legendary "Chicken Sandwich Wars".
What is "Popeyes".
1000
Name the city & state: This Western state became the fastest-growing state in America between 2010 and 2020, largely due to a massive tech boom centered around its capital city.
What is "Boise, Idaho".
1100
This time-travel film features a "DeLorean" car.
What is "Back to the Future".
1100
This brand was known for a mascot bursting through walls and shouting this famous catchphrase.
What is a "Kool-Aid" and "Oh Yeah!"
1100
Breaking News!: "While no nation was spared, the U.S. felt the biggest shock, with widespread unemployment at 23%. We must say, this is one of the more bitter 1930s events!"
What is "The Great Depression".
1100
In 1948, the world was introduced to a scientific theory that explained the origin of our universe.
What is "The Big Bang Theory".
1100
This sparkling water brand, founded in Wisconsin in 1980, suddenly became a massive millennial status symbol in the late 2010s due to its minimalist design and zero-calorie fruit flavors.
What is "LaCroix".
1100
This East Coast city's historic inner harbor area underwent a massive, widely praised urban renewal revitalization project throughout the late 1970s and 1980s.
Where is "Baltimore, Maryland".
1200
These were the two most popular girl's names of the 1970s, holding the #1 & #2 spot every single year of that decade according to the Social Security Administration.
What is: "#1 - Jennifer and #2 - Michelle".
1200
This company's products boasted “the loneliest repairman”.
What is "Maytag".
1200
Breaking News: "The global financial markets have suffered a massive, sudden collapse!" On October 19, 1987, this historic economic event came to be called this.
What is "Black Monday".
1200
The color of an airplane’s "black box" flight recorder.
What is "Bright Orange".
1200
This cereal brand featured a cartoon vampire in its ’80s commercials.
What is "Count Chocula".
1200
Known as the "First State," This U.S. state became a major global corporate hub in the late 20th century due to its highly favorable business and tax laws.
What is "Delaware".
1300
This horror film was based on Stephen King’s novel about a murderous car.
What is "Christine".
1300
"Oh what a relief it is!” Was this product's slogan.
What is "Alka Seltzer".
1300
Breaking News: "She was the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10 in an Olympic event."
Who is "Nadia Comaneci".
1300
In July 2025, this major digital video platform celebrated its 20th anniversary, having grown from a single 19-second video at a zoo in 2005 to the world's largest video-sharing site.
What is "YouTube".
1300
This specific alternative milk variety, made from a soaked grain skyrocketed in popularity in the early 2020s to become a staple option in coffee shops alongside almond and soy milk.
What is "Oat milk".
1300
This state, famous for steel production, successfully shifted its economy toward healthcare and technology after its factories closed in the 1970s and 80s.
What is "Pennsylvania".
1400
On September 20, 1973, this singer, and five others died in a plane crash, one day before the release of the lead single from his fifth album called, "I Got a Name".
Who was "Jim Croce".
1400
This is "The San Francisco treat".
What is "Rice-A-Roni".
1400
Breaking News: "In 1984, this actress/singer made breaking news by resigning her crown after a photo scandal!" She was notable for being the first African American woman to win this title.
Who is "Vanessa Williams".
1400
Invented in 1965 by a chemical engineer seeking a replacement for heavy paper, this thin material went on to completely dominate retail and grocery checkouts worldwide.
What is "The plastic bag".
1400
This premium ice cream brand, started in a renovated Burlington, Vermont, gas station in 1978, became famous for its chunks, swirls, and politically progressive flavor names.
What is "Ben & Jerry's".
1400
This southern state was the site of the 1960 sit-ins, where four African American college students peacefully protested segregation at a Woolworth's lunch counter.
What is "North Carolina".
1500
Finish the lyrics: “Do you remember the ____ night of September?”
What is "21st".
1500
This detergent brand had the slogan “Ring Around the Collar”.
What is "Wisk".
1500
Breaking News: "In 1978, over 900 American members of the Peoples Temple led by this man, died in a mass murder-suicide in Guyana, which was called this."
Who is Jim Jones" and what is "The Jonestown Massacre".
1500
In the summer of 2014, a viral internet charity craze swept social media, forcing celebrities, politicians, and everyday people to dump buckets of freezing water over their heads. This is the disease it raised money for.
What is "ALS" (Lou Gehrig's disease).
1500
This spice, derived from a flower, is considered the most expensive in the world by weight.
What is "Saffron".
1500
This Ohio city became known as the "Rubber Capital of the World" in the mid-20th century because it served as the global headquarters for Goodyear, Firestone, and Goodrich.
What is "Akron".
