Pop Culture
One of the highest grossing movies of all time. In theaters in 1997. Cast feature Leonardo Dicaprio and Kate Winslet.
What is Titanic?
The dissolution of this nation led to the creation of many new countries.
What was the Soviet Union?
First Black President of South Africa. Became a global symbol of peace.
Who was Nelson Mandela?
Video game console exploded onto the tech scene in 1994 having been launched by Sony Computer Entertainment.
What is the Sony PlayStation?
Widely regarded as the Greatest of all Time, this sportsman dominated his preferred sport with a team in Chicago.
Who is Micheal Jordan?
One of the most popular TV shows of all time. Based in New York City, this show finished with 236 episodes over 10 seasons.
What is FRIENDS?
former NFL player was tried and acquitted for the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman.
Who was OJ Simpson?
Former CEO of one of the biggest tech companies in the world. The Newton PDA and the Macintosh LC were both introduced in the 90s.
Who was Steve Jobs?
Created by Larry Page and Sergey Brin in 1995, this became the largest internet search engine in the world
What is Google?
One of the most recognizable basketball players to ever step on an NBA floor. The 7'1" center who played his college ball at LSU played most of his NBA years with the LA Lakers.
Who is Shaquille O’Neal?
an English girl group formed in 1994, consisting of Mel B, Melanie C, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell, and Victoria Beckham. Some of their songs include: Wannabe and Viva Forever
Who are the Spice Girls?
It was an international conflict triggered by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait on August 2, 1990
What was the Persian Gulf War?
This Austrian bodybuilder-turned-actor played roles in “The Terminator” franchise sequel, “Conan”, “Total Recall”, and “Eraser”.
Who is Arnold Schwarzenegger?
Invented by Tim Berners-Lee, this invention allowed people to communicate and exchange information quickly around the world. (www)
What is the World Wide Web?
This hockey player ended his career in 1999. He won a record 9 MVP awards over 20 seasons. Regarded by most as the Greatest Hockey Player of all time.
Who is Wayne Gretzky?
First book of many by JK Rowling. Written in 1997.
What is Harry Potter?
On October 3rd, 1990, this country became reunited after the beginning of the downfall of the Soviet Union
What is Germany?
He was an American rapper and actor. He sold over 75 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Who was Tupac?
On April 24, 1990, this machine was launched into space to capture pictures of far out space objects. It is still in commission.
What is the Hubble Telescope?
Won the 1998 World Cup with France and won the Ballon d’Or the same year. Known for his bald head.
Who is Zinedine Zidane?
Released 1998, it resembles a hamster or owl-like creature and went through a period of being a "must-have" toy following its holiday season launch.
What is a Furby?
Protests began after a jury acquitted four officers of the LAPD charged with using excessive force in the arrest and beating of Rodney King.
What were the LA Riots?
He was an American musician who was the lead vocalist, guitarist, primary songwriter, and a founding member of the grunge band Nirvana.
Who was Kurt Cobain?
The first mass-produced cell phone and it hit the market in 1992. The monochrome LCD and extendable antenna were advanced for its time. It was able to hold 99 phone numbers and send and receive text messages
What is the Nokia 1011 (will take Nokia)
Former professional football player who was a running back for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League from 1995 to 2001. He is the Broncos all-time leading rusher and still holds the record for most postseason single-season touchdowns
Who is Terrell Davis?