The 20th Century’s Last Hurrah
In 1995, the murder trial of this former NFL player was dubbed the “Trial of the Century.”
Who is O. J. Simpson? Johnnie Cochran, one of the defense attorneys, said, “If it [the bloody glove found at O. J. Simpson’s house] doesn’t fit, you must acquit.” Many people believe this is how he won acquittal for Simpson.
This is a Beatles tune: “[number] Days a Week.”
What is “Eight”? According to Paul McCartney, the title came from his chauffeur. The chauffeur told him that he had been working hard—eight days a week. Later, it was claimed that Ringo Starr came up with the title.
When in Hawaii, use this word when greeting people.
What is aloha? It is used to say hello and goodbye, but it means more. When it comes from the heart, it means “love, peace, and compassion.”
Popeye is known as this kind of man.
What is sailor? He’s known as Popeye, the sailor man. From humble beginnings in a newspaper comic strip, Popeye moved to comic books, TV cartoons, and then to the big screen. Robin Williams plays Popeye in the 1980 film Popeye.
s is Frank Sinatra’s nickname, based on a facial part.
hat is Ol’ Blue Eyes? Did you know he was scarred for life on his left cheek, neck, and ear from the forceps used during his birth?
) In August 1997, this British royal’s death shocked the world.
Who is Princess Diana? She died in a car crash in Paris.
This Clovers tune was covered by the Searchers in 1965: “Love Potion No. [number].”
What is 9? The original album version ends with, “I had so much fun that I’m going back again; I wonder what happens with Love Potion No.10!
The simplest greeting in Spanish is a four-letter word beginning with a silent H.
What is hola? It is often followed by buenas dias. Buenas dias is a more formal way of saying hello, meaning “good day.”
She is Popeye’s girlfriend.
Who is Olive Oyl? In the comic strip, Olive has a brother named Castor Oyl. Fun fact: Popeye and Olive Oyl are based on real people who lived near cartoonist Elzie Crisler Segar.
In this Frank Sinatra signature tune, he sings about doing things the way he wants to do them.
What is “My Way”? Paul Anka wrote the lyrics, and Sinatra said that it had become a sort of national anthem.
In 1998, this American president was impeached.
Who is President Bill Clinton? He was impeached for lying to a grand jury and obstructing justice. The U.S. Senate acquitted him on both counts.
When going on field trips or camping trips, kids sing this tune about bottles of beer on the wall, and it starts with this number.
What is 99? The whole song goes, “99 bottles of beer on the wall, 99 bottles of beer, take one down, pass it around, 98 bottles of beer of the wall.” Then you start over with 98 and continue until you reach zero.
At night, this is how you say goodbye in Spain and Mexico.
What is buenas noches? It means “good evening” or “good night.”
This food gives Popeye superhuman strength.
What is spinach? Sales of canned spinach increased thanks to Popeye. Originally, Popeye gained his strength from rubbing the head of the Whiffle Hen, but that didn’t last long.
This Sinatra tune about a city begins with the following: Start spreading the news
What is “New York, New York”? Sinatra began performing the song in 1978 at Radio City Music Hall.
) In 1991, this first Gulf War launched when the U.S. and allies began an air campaign in Iraq, known as this operation.
What is Operation Desert Storm? The ground war, which lasted around 100 hours, began a month later.
Paul Simon wrote the hit “[number] Ways to Leave Your Lover.”
What is 50? Paul Simon wrote it to teach his son how to rhyme: Slip out the back, Jack Make a new plan, Stan You don’t need to be coy, Roy, just set yourself free.
This Italian four-letter word beginning with a C is a casual hello or goodbye.
What is ciao? A more formal greeting is salve, which is used any time of day. The more formal goodbye is arrivederci, also used any time of day.
He is Popeye’s rival.
Who is Bluto? Popeye and Bluto are in competition for the same woman’s affection.
Frank Sinatra was the leader of this group, which included Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop, and Peter Lawford. A
What is the Rat Pack? Lauren Bacall named the group
In 1997, this cloned sheep was introduced to the world.
Who is Dolly? She was the first successfully cloned mammal from an adult stem cell, and she was cloned in Scotland at the Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh.
Some of their hits include “Joy to the World,” “Mama Told Me Not to Come,” “Never Been to Spain,” and “An Old-Fashioned Love Song.”
What is Three Dog Night? How cold it gets at night determines the number of dogs you sleep with—or so the saying goes. That’s allegedly the origin of the band’s name.
Edward R. Morrow began his sign-off on his news program See It Now with “Good night” and ended it with this.
What is “good luck”? His full sign-off was “Good night and good luck
He is Popeye’s baby.
Who is Swee’pea? His full name is Scooner Seawell Georgia Washenting Christiffer Columbia Daniel Boom.
Frank Sinatra served as the inspiration for the main character in this movie by Mario Puzo, which led people to believe that he was associated with the Mafia.
What is The Godfather? The character is Don Vito Corleone, played by Marlon Brando.