US Events
Who became president after JFK’s assassination?
Lyndon B Johnson
What group released "My Girl"?
The Temptations
Who was heavyweight boxing champion in 1965?
Muhammad Ali
What was the federal minimum wage in 1965?
$1.25 per hour
What was the first TV special for the cartoon Peanuts?
Charlie Brown Christmas
What war was escalating for the U.S. in 1965?
Vietnam War
What label was known as the Sound of Young America?
Motown
Who won the 1965 World Series?
Los Angeles Dodgers
What was the median annual income of all families in 1965?
$6,900
Who was the female lead in the 1965 movie The Sound of Music?
Julie Andrews
What landmark voting law passed in 1965?
Voting Rights Act
Who was know as the Godfather of Soul?
James Brown
What golft won the Masters in 1965?
Jack Nicklaus
What was the average price of a new car?
$2,650
What toy was considered the hottest new item in 1965?
Skateboard
Who led the civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Who sang Stop in the Name of Love?
The Supremes
What NFL team wond the 1965 Championship? (before super bowls)
Green Bay Packers
How much did a gallon of regular gas cost?
31 cents
What dance craze swept America?
The Twist/The Jerk
Who was assassinated on February 21, 1965?
Malcolm X
What Singer Released People Get Ready as an anthem for Change?
The Impressions, featuring Curtis Mayfield
What NFL Legend wond the mvP aware in 1965 and then became a Hollywood Star?
Jim Brown
What was the approximate cost of a new house?
$21,500
What Harlem music spot remained a cultural hub in the 60s?
The Apollo Theater