Movies
Julie Andrews played a musical governess names Maria in this 1965 Best Picture-winning film.
What is The Sound of Music?
This "King of Rock and Roll" topped the charts in 1965 with hits like "Hound Dog" and "Heartbreak Hotel."
Who is Elvis Presley?
In july 1969, American astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on this celestial body.
What is the Moon?
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz starred in this mega-hit 1950's sitcom about a NY housewife and her bandleader husband.
What is I Love Lucy?
In 1954, Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye starred in this festive musical names after a snowy winter holiday.
What is White Christmas?
This four-man British band caused mass hysteria when they arrived in America in 1964, kickstarting the British Invasion.
Who are the Beatles?
This structure, built in 1961, divided a major German city for nearly three decades during the Cold War.
What is the Berlin Wall?
This Western TV series, starring James Arness as Marshal Matt Dillon, ran for 20 seasons from 1955 to 1975.
What is Gunsmoke?
Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman starred in this iconic 1942 romantic drama, though its popularity dominated 1950s late-night TV reruns.
What is Casablanca?
Known as "The Chairman of the Board," this crooner was famous for signature songs like "Fly Me to the Moon" and "My Way."
Who is Frank Sinatra?
He served as the 35th President of the United States from 1961 until his tragic assassination in Dallas in 1963.
Who is John F. Kennedy?
Michael Landon played "Little Joe" in this beloved 1960s Western series set on the Ponderosa Ranch.
What is Bonanza?
This 1961 musical featured rival New York street gangs called the Jets and the Sharks.
What is West Side Story?
This iconic Detroit record label, founded by Berry Gordy Jr., launched the careers of the Supremes, Marvin Gaye, and Stevie Wonder.
What is Motown?
This popular 1950s fas involved spinning a large plastic hoop around your waist, hips, or neck.
What is the Hula Hoop?
This 1970 sitcom, set in Milwaukee, featured characters named Richie Cunningham, Potsie, and "The Fonz."
What is Happy Days?
This legendary actor played Marlon Brando's son, Michael Corleone, in the 1972 cinematic masterpiece "The Godfather."
What is AL Pacino?
Patsy Cline has a massive crossover country and pop hit in 1961 with this melancholic song written by Willie Nelson.
What is "Crazy"?
This medical researcher developed the first successful polio vaccine in 1953, saving millions of children worldwide.
Who is Jonas Salk?
This variety program, which introduced Americans to Elvis Presley and The Beatles, held the record as TV's longest-running variety show.
What is The Ed Sullivan Show?