Politicians
had been Supreme Commander in the World War II fight against the Nazis. He later became a popular president of the United States. "I like Ike" was the motto of his followers.
Dwight Eisenhower
Tragedy happened in Dallas Texas on Nov 22, 1963
Kennedy Assassination
Popular female movie star of the 1950's. The original "blond bombshell"
Marilyn Monroe
Switch Hitting superstar for the Yankees, won the MVP in 1956 and 1957.
Mickey Mantle
This disease became a major epidemic in America in the 1970's
AIDS
was the dictator of the Soviet Union. He was a harsh leader who had millions of his people executed or sent to labor camps in Siberia.
Joseph Stalin
In this city, 9 African-American students enrolled at an all-white Central High School
Little Rock, Arkansas
Famous New York Yankee, had the longest hit streak in history, was married to the woman in the 100 question of this category
Joe DiMaggio
Top Broadway Play in the 1950s, featuring a flying boy.
Peter Pan
First American to orbit the moon
John Glenn
Former movie actor, became President of the United States in the 1980s
Ronald Reagen
the name of the first orbiting satellite sent into space by the USSR.
Sputnik
Famous Author who committed suicide. Was known as much for his drinking problem and well publicized depression, as his famous novels
Ernest Hemingway
Popular Car Brand of the 1950s- went out of business in 1966
Studebaker
Famous game show, still on TV today
Wheel of Fortune
became U.S. President when President Roosevelt died in 1945. He was responsible for dropping the atomic bombs on Japan and ending World War II.
Harry Truman
This city was home to the Wall dividing East and West Germany
Berlin
1951 Middle Weight Boxing Champion
Sugar Ray Robinson
Rock Band from England who took the world by storm
Beatles
Highly illegal drug, exploded in popularity in urban neighborhoods during the 1980s
Crack
He became involved in the overthrow of Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista in 1959. He was then sworn in as the Prime Minister of Cuba. Moving toward Communism, he alienated the United States.
Fidel Castro
This was the site of the most famous rock concert in the world in 1969... 600,000 were in attendance
Woodstock
Famous Folk Music singer from the 1960's
Bob Dylan
Opened in 1955 in Anaheim California, became one of the ultimate tourist attractions
Disneyland
Toy that became a national fad in the late 1950s
Hula Hoop