Fashion
When dressing up for business or formal occasions, women would often wear these accessory clothing items.
What are hats and/or gloves?
Known for hit songs including "Jailhouse Rock" and "Hound Dog", this mega-star was also known as "The King of Rock n' Roll."
Who is Elvis Presley?
In 1958, this musical featuring a Navy nurse and a French planter set in the eastern hemisphere was released.
What is South Pacific?
In 1952, this 34th U.S. President was elected into office.
Who is Dwight Eisenhower?
This legendary Hollywood movie star and model was best known for her "blonde bombshell" looks and character portrayals and is still a global icon today.
Who is Marilyn Monroe?
The opposite of the billowy, crinoline skirt style, this form-fitting skirt silhouette was rising in popularity in the 1950s.
What is the Pencil Skirt?
Nicknamed "The Killer", this American pianist and singer-songwriter was also described as rock n roll's first great "wild man."
Who is Jerry Lee Lewis?
Released in 1952 and featuring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds, this musical comedy is set in 1920s Hollywood.
What is Singin' in the Rain?
In 1959, this revolutionary leader came to power in Cuba.
Who is Fidel Castro?
Known for her dark hair, portrayal of independent and strong-spirited movie characters, and movies such as "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof", this 1950s Hollywood movie star was born in the United Kingdom.
Who is Elizabeth Taylor?
This silhouette was the most sought-after women's figure and was achieved by cinched waists and billowy skirts.
What is Hourglass Figure?
This famous American country-pop singer had many great hits since her debut in 1955, such as "Walkin' After Midnight" and "Sweet Dreams (Of You)"
Who is Patsy Cline?
Featuring Marilyn Monroe as "Sugar Kane", this mafia-murder film was released in 1959.
What is Some Like it Hot?
Sparked by the arrest of Rosa Parks in 1955, this mass-protest event was a major part of the civil rights movement.
What is the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
Despite a short film career of only five years, this famous actor still made a name for himself as a cultural icon of teenage disillusionment with his most celebrated film "Rebel Without a Cause"
Who is James Dean?
A feminine version of a men's shirt, this versatile clothing item for women featured a standard collar and buttons down the front.
What is a Shirtwaist Dress?
Recorded in 1955, this was the first hit song by pioneer rock n' roll artist Little Richard.
What is "Tutti Frutti"?
This film noir about a faded silent film star was directed and co-written by Billy Wilder and was released in 1950.
What is Sunset Boulevard?
In 1957, the Soviet Union launched this space satellite as a groundbreaking first.
What is Sputnik?
Made exceptionally famous by the 1951 film "A Streetcar Named Desire" and renowned for the intensity of his acting, this actor gained a reputation as one of Hollywood's greatest and most influential actors.
Who is Marlon Brando?
A popular outerwear jacket for men famously worn by mega stars at the time such as Elvis Presley.
What is a Bomber Jacket?
With the lyrics "You shake my nerves and you rattle my brain. Too much love drives a man insane. You broke my will. But what a thrill!" this song is one of the most well-known hits by Jerry Lee Lewis.
What is "Great Balls of Fire"?
This western thriller released in 1952 stars Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly as newlyweds in the small town of Hadleyville, New Mexico.
What is High Noon?
In 1950, this conflict associated with the 38th parallel began.
What is the Korean War?
Recognized as both a film star and fashion icon, this Belgium-born British actress is well-known for popular 50s films "Sabrina", "My Fair Lady", and "Roman Holiday"
Who is Audrey Hepburn?