1990s Sporting Events
During the '90s, baseball's "home run race" featured star players Mark McGwire and this Chicago Cub.
Who is Sammy Sosa? Their epic 1998 home run race captivated fans, with McGwire hitting 70 and Sosa hitting 66. Barry Bonds broke the record in 2001 with 73 home runs.
Now the subject of a popular television series, The Handmaid's Tale is a novel by this female author.
Who is Margaret Atwood? Atwood makes a cameo appearance in the show.
John Williams won the Oscar in 1976 for the soundtrack to this Spielberg summer blockbuster.
What is Jaws? The iconic soundtrack was Williams' second Oscar win.
These Hasbro favorite toys had a catchy tagline--they "wobble, but they don't fall down!"
What are Weebles? The retro toy from the early '70s made a comeback in 2010 with jumbo Weebles.
One of the longest-standing No. 1 hits, "Candle in the Wind 1997" is a song by him.
Who ois Elton John? Starting in October 1997, the song hit No. 1 and stayed there for 14 weeks.
In the '80s, Cher made headlines with her relationship with this future Top Gun star.
Who is Val Kilmer? The two dated for two years, despite a notable age gap.
The 1992 Olympic Games featured a star-studded American team in this sport, with players like Larry Bird taking the court.
What is basketball? The Dream Team won gold--unsurprisingly, considering their lineup contained Bird, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, and more.
Her books include the incredibly popular Harry Potter series.
Who is J. K. Rowling? The idea for her internationally best-selling seven-part series about a boy wizard came to her on a train ride, and she began writing in cafes.
1976's Bound for Glory won an Oscar for Best Adaptation Score and features the early life of this folk singer.
Who is Woody Guthrie? The film stars David Carradine as a young Guthrie alongside Melinda Dillon portraying his wife.
Abbreviated "D&D," this popular tabletop game emerged in the 1970s.
What is Dungeons & Dragons? Created by Dave Arneson and Gary Gygax, D&D remains popular today.
The year-end No. 1 hit for 1970 was their "Bridge Over Troubled Water."
Who are Simon and Garfunkel? The song hit No. 1 in February of that year and stayed in the Hot 100 for 15 weeks total.
In 1986, prominent businessman Arne Naess Jr. married this iconic Supremes singer.
Who is Diana Ross? The couple were married for 14 years and have two children together.
In the lead-up to the 1994 Winter Olympics, a bitter rivalry between these two athletes led to an attack.
Who are Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding? Harding was banned by the U.S. Figure Skating Association for her role in the attack on Kerrigan.
This S. E. Hinton classic from the '60s features characters like Sodapop and Ponyboy.
What is The Outsiders? The story centers around two teen gangs, the Greasers and the Socs.
Winning in 1980 for Best Adaptation Score, All That Jazz tells the story of this director and choreographer through the character of Joe Gideon.
Who is Bob Fosse? Stanley Kubrick called the film the best he had ever seen.
In 1956, a chemist invented this popping, crackling candy that comes in a small pouch.
What are Pop Rocks? The General Foods chemist was trying to create an instant soda but instead invented a childhood favorite candy. They weren't released for purchase until 1975.
With an incredible 18 weeks on the Billboard charts in 1972, her song "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" was an undeniable hit.
Who is Roberta Flack? The tune hit No. 1 for six weeks, starting in April 1972.
In 1987, this actor married Brigitte Nielsen, his Rocky IV costar.
Who is Sylvester Stallone? Their wedding made headlines for its extravagance, though the marriage lasted a short two years.
This golfer took his first swing as a professional on the PGA tour in 1996 and won the Masters in 1997.
Who is Tiger Woods? At 21, he was the youngest player to win the Masters and still holds the record today.
Her books were popular with '80s teens, including classics like Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret and Forever.
Who is Judy Blume? She is noted for her true-to-life coming-of-age stories.
Another win for John Williams came in 1983, for the score of this beloved tale of a friendly alien.
What is E. T. the Extra-Terrestrial? Williams scored the film, which stars Henry Thomas and Drew Barrymore.
In the 1970s, a surprisingly simple favorite pet were these.
What are pet rocks? Invented by Gary Dahl, the pet rocks came in carrying cases with a care and a training manual (yes, for a rock!).
The 1973 No. 1 song by Dawn was titled "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round" this.
What is the ole oak tree? The song was on the Hot 100 for 23 weeks, starting on February 17, 1973.
Thanks to a recent reality show, fans got a glimpse into the life of this Kiss star and his wife, Shannon Tweed.
Who is Gene Simmons? Together since the 1980s, the couple's unique relationship timeline includes dating for 28 years before marriage.
Between 1993 and 2000, this tennis superstar won at Wimbledon seven times and ranked No. 1 globally for 286 weeks.
Who is Pete Sampras? Sampras' seven Wimbledon singles wins are second only to Roger Federer's eight wins.
Her works include Kindred, Parable of the Sower, and Dawn.
Who is Octavia Butler? Butler writes across genres, striving to make stories that have an emotional impact and that she could see herself in.
In 1990, the winning score was for this Disney animated feature about a sea-swelling girl.
What is The Little Mermaid? Alan Menken won for Best Original Score and Best Original Song ("Under the Sea," written with Howard Ashman).
A Favorite after-school snack, Cheez Balls were released in the 1970s by this company, also known for peanuts.
What is Planter? The snack was retired in the early 2000s but brought back in 2018 by popular demand.
In 1975, this duo declared that "Love Will Keep Us Together"--it certainly put them on top!
Who are the Captain and Tennille? This song was No. 1 for four weeks, starting in June 1975.
The 1986 wedding of this couple, the Terminator himself and JFK's niece, made headlines.
Who are Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver? The poser couple was married for 25 years; both have ties to the acting and political worlds.
In 1999, the Women's Soccer World Cup was played in the United States, and this woman scored the winning penalty.
Who is Brandi Chastain? It was the second World Cup win for the U.S. and catapulted Chastain to international sports stardom.
Her works are largely in the science-fiction and fantasy genres, including 1985's Always Coming Home as well as the Earthsea books.
Who is Ursula K. Le Guin? Le Guin is known for her feminist themes and magical worlds.
In 1997, the win for Best Dramatic Score went to this Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche World War II tale.
What is The English Patient? The score is by Gabriel Yared, who also scored The Talented Mr. Ripley.
Throughout the '80s, action figures based on this George Lucas film were popular toys.
What is Star Wars? A recent line of films and TV shows set in the Star Wars universe has continued the massive popularity of similar toys.
"Macarena," a massive hit song and dance craze of the '90s, is by this band.
Who are Los Del Rio? The song hit No. 1 on August 3, 1996, and stayed there for 14 weeks.
A '90s power couple was born at a barbecue when Richard Gere met this young supermodel, whom he would later marry.
Who is Cindy Crawford? The pair married in 1991, and both went on to have successful careers.