1950s
He became president in 1953.
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower?
On January 11, 1964, the surgeon general reported that this was a main cause of lung cancer in men.
What is smoking?
There was a crisis involving this natural resource, especially in 1973 and 1979, that negatively impacted the economy throughout the 70s. This resource is always in high demand and affects gas prices as well.
What is oil?
Which 1982 Spielberg classic was about a young boy and his pet alien?
In 1996, this disease hammered Britain.
What is Mad Cow Disease?
Gas cost this much, compared to today's price of roughly $3 per gallon at your local Cumberland Farms.
What is twenty cents?
In 1962, this man became the first American to orbit Earth.
Who is John Glenn?
This scandal rocked Richard Nixon's presidency in 1974 causing him to resign.
What is Watergate?
In 1986, this man received an honorary knighthood, based more so on his well known rock 'n' roll persona that the country loved.
Who is Mick Jagger?
January 10, 1990 this well known musical opens in Mechanic Theatre, Baltimore.
What is Les Miserables?
This fire prevention friend became a household name, featuring in commercials and TV shows catching the interest of kids with his fluffy and friendly appearance.
Who is Smokey the Bear?
Published in 1960, Harper Lee is best known for this classic novel that follows Jean Louise 'Scout' Finch and Boo Radley.
What is To Kill A Mockingbird?
In the 1970s, this popular band broke up, leaving behind a legacy that gave us songs like "Hey Jude" and "Let It Be".
Who is the Beatles?
In 1985, he was elected Senator in Tennessee.
Who is Al Gore?
On Earth Day in 1998, this park opened in Walt Disney World, Florida. It showcases Disney classics, such as Lion King, and features the Tree of Life.
What is Animal Kingdom?
In 1955, on a public bus in Montgomery, Alabama, a brave woman refuses to give up her seat.
Who is Rosa Parks?
On January 15th, 1967 in Los Angeles, this national event was held to showcase the two best teams in the NFL at the time.
What is the Super Bowl?
She became the first female prime minister of the United Kingdom in 1979.
Who is Margaret Thatcher?
The Number 1 hit "Woman in Love" belonged to this acclaimed singer.
Who is Barbara Streisand?
Despite the public finding out about his inappropriate behavior, his ratings soared once the public found out- nearing an all-time high of 76%.
Who is Bill Clinton?
In 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court rules that this is unconstitutional in public schools as a way to address the divide between the races down South and throughout the country.
What is Racial Segregation?
In 1961, this man broke Babe Ruth’s single season home run record by clubbing 61 home runs for the New York Yankees.
Who is Roger Maris?
This show premiered in 1971 and lasted until 1979, it followed Archie Bunker and his family.
What is All In The Family?
In the 19899s film, Meryl Streep played a Polish Holocaust survivor.
What is Sophie's Choice?
In 1991, this beloved and famous couple in Buckingham palace regretfully announces their split.