1985 Knowledge
This company released the first version of Windows in 1985.
What is Microsoft?
Who has won the most men’s Grand Slam singles titles?
Who is Novak Djokovic?
These letters denote 40 in Roman numerals.
What is XL?
What’s the most popular cocktail ordered poolside in Palm Springs?
What is a margarita?
This man was the president in 1985.
Who is Ronald Reagan?
In tennis, this term denotes a score of 40-40.
What is a deuce?
How many days in 40 years?
What is 14610?
Palm Springs is known for this style of 20th century architecture.
What is mid-century modern?
This famous wrestler’s popularity exploded in 1985 with the first WrestleMania.
Who is Hulk Hogan?
The French Open is played on this surface.
What is clay?
It took scientists 40 attempts to finalize the formula of this common household spray.
What is WD-40?
Palm Springs is located in this desert.
What is the Sonoran Desert?
70 years after it sank, the remains of this ship were discovered in 1985.
What is the Titanic?
This is the term for winning all four Grand Slam tournaments in a single calendar year
What is a grand slam?
Jon & Cristina have been married 10 years (!!) Their 40th anniversary might be commemorated with this gem stone.
What is a ruby?
This mountain range surrounds Palm Springs to the west.
What are the San Jacinto Mountains?
A fake speedometer was used in this make of car from a 1985 movie since the actual car speedometer didn't go high enough
What is the DeLorean
Who was the youngest player to win a Grand Slam singles title?
Who is Martina Hingis?
How many weeks old is someone when they turn 40?
What is 2087
This Rat Pack member had a famous home in Palm Springs called “Villa Maggio”
Who is Frank Sinatra?