The Price is Right
What was the average movie theater ticket price in 1943?
30 cents
Who was President of the United States in 1943?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
In 1943, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?
Men – 62.4 years, Women – 64.4 years.
What team won the the world series in 1943?
Who were the New York Yankees
What popular food (that is frequently sold at our concession stands) was invented in 1943?
What are Nachos!
How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1943?
$0.21 per gallon
This company was founded in 1943 by a 17-year old Swedish carpenter named Ingvar Kamprad. Name his company.
IKEA
This metal toy was introduced at a Gimbels department store and was inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame in 2000. Later, this toy had its own commercial jingle.
The Slinky
During World War II, the National Football League merged Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers into a single franchise. What was the name of that football team?
The Steagles (also Phil-Pitt)
This Broadway show opened on Broadway on March 31, 1943, and ran through 1948 – it became the longest-running musical play at that time. Name that show.
What is Oklahoma!
How much did a dozen eggs cost in 1943?
57 cents
How many people lived in the United States in 1943?
The population was an estimated 136,739,353 people.
She was a song in 1942 and became a poster in 1943. Who was she?
Who won the US Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing in 1943?
Count Fleet
Born in 1943, this author wrote the second-best-selling book series, After Harry Potter. Name the author and his book series.
Goosebumps by R.L. Stine
What was the average cost of a house in 1943?
Around $3,600
It’s one of America’s most collectible coins, and less than a few dozen were produced in 1943. Name that coin.
1943 Copper Penny (Most were made of steel)
NBC had two radio networks; the Blue Network and the Red Network. The Red Network was sold and become what radio, and later television, network?
ABC (American Broadcasting Company)
Who won the NFL championship in 1943?
The Chicago Bears
Which celebrity was NOT born in 1943: John Denver, Keith Richards, Jim Morrison, Marvin Gaye Toni Basil?
Marvin Gaye (April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984)
What was the average price of a new car?
$900
This building was built in Washington DC between 1939 and 1943, in honor of an American President. Name that building.
Jefferson Memorial
Lassie’s first movie was released in October of 1943. What was it called?
Lassie Come Home
Who won the Stanley Cup in 1943?
In 1943, The Detroit Red Wings won over the Boston Bruins (4 games to 0)
Introduced in 1943, Kryptonite can injure Superman. Was it first introduced in his comic books, his cartoons or his radio show.
The Adventures of Superman radio show. It gave a reason for him not to appear while his actor took a vacation.