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This popular television show was based in North Carolina.
What was the Andy Griffith Show?
This person was elected governor of California on November 8th, 1966, and was later elected President of the United States.
Who was Ronald Reagan?
In 1966, this American professional baseball player became the youngest player ever to hit 500 home runs
Mickey Mantle
This person starred in the movie Happy Gilmore.
Who is Adam Sandler?
This was the President of the United States in 1966.
Who was Lyndon B. Johnson
In 1966, this boxer became the World Heavyweight Champion after defeating Floyd Patterson in a rematch.
Muhammad Ali
Dr. McDreamy
Who is Patrick Dempsey?
This Dr. Suess's book was released in 1957 and the classic animated TV special was first aired in 1966.
What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
The Supreme Court handed down this decision establishing that police must inform suspects of their rights before questioning and this is now know as.
What are Miranda Rights?
1966 World Series champions
Who were the Baltimore Orioles?
Youngest heavyweight champion in history.
Who is Mike Tyson?
This was the most watched television show in 1966.
What is Bonanza?
The first spacecraft to orbit the moon.
What was the Luna 10?
1966 NBA champions
Who was the Boston Celtics?
Academy Award winning actress who began her career as a model and a beauty contestant who became Miss Ohio in 1986 and 1st runner up in Miss USA in 1986.
Who is Halle Berry
According to Billboard this was the number one song of the year for 1966.
What is California Dreamin by the Mamas & the Papas?
This North Carolina native won the 8th Daytona 500 after 198 laps, due to rain.
Who is Richard Petty?
1966 women's Wimbledon champion
Who was Billie Jean King?
Started as a child actress, staring as Penny Gordon Woods on the sitcom Good Times and was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019.
Who is Janet Jackson?