50th Anniversary General Facts
What metal is used to represent the 50th Anniversary?
Gold
Which famous war ended in 1975?
Vietnam War
What was their first date?
Figure skating
Guess the famous celebrity: I was born in a small town in Mississippi and moved to Memphis as a teenager, where my music career began. My first single with Sun Records helped ignite a cultural revolution. I served in the U.S. Army and returned to star in numerous Hollywood films. Though I never performed outside North America, my global influence was undeniable. I passed away at age 42, but my home remains one of the most visited private residences in the U.S.
Elvis Presley
What long-running morning show was founded in 1975?
Good Morning America
What % of marriages celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary? (Range of 5)
7%
Who was the president in 1975?
Gerald Ford
What colors were featured in their wedding and what color was Steve's tuxedo at their wedding??
Pink and cream
Gray
Guess the famous celebrity: I once played a left-handed Höfner violin bass and helped redefine pop songwriting with my melodic bass lines. My mother was a nurse, and her early death deeply influenced my later work. I wrote a song inspired by a dream that came with scrambled eggs, and another that was banned by the BBC for referencing a drug. I’ve composed classical pieces, electronic music, and even a ballet. I contributed vocals to more than 100 songs. I declined a knighthood once before accepting it years later.
Paul McCartney
What long-running live sketch comedy variety show was created in 1975?
Saturday Night Live
Which flower is often associated with the 50th anniversary?
Yellow Rose
What was the top-grossing movie in 1975?
Jaws
How many groomsmen were there?
4
Guess the famous celebrity: I was once part of a psychedelic rock duo that released an album so obscure it’s now a collector’s item. My first solo hit referenced a Cold War standoff, and I later wrote a song that name-drops over 100 historical events. I’ve won multiple Grammys but never had a No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 single as a solo artist. I turned down an invitation to join a legendary British rock band after their frontman passed away. Though I haven’t released a pop album in decades, I’ve composed classical music and continue to perform monthly at a venue where I hold a record-breaking residency.
Billie Joel
Who was the #1 music artist in 1975? Bonus Points- 50 per song: What were his 3 songs that hit No.1 on the Billboards in 1975?
Elton John
"Lucy In the Sky With Diamonds," "Philadelphia Freedom," and "Island Girl"
what was the average age of people who got married in 1975 (men and women are separate)?
23.5 for men and 21.1 for women
What computer software company was founded in 1975 and by whom?
Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen
How many bridesmaids were there?
5
Guess the famous celebrity: I released my first album before turning 13, and one of my earliest hits was recorded live to showcase my harmonica skills. I helped pioneer the use of synthesizers in R&B, and my classic albums from the '70s were all part of a groundbreaking deal that gave me full artistic control. I’ve written songs that reference African spirituality, political unrest, and even a woman named after a day of the week. I survived a near-fatal car accident that changed my outlook on life and music. Though I’ve won over two dozen Grammys, I’ve also received an Oscar and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Stevie Wonder
How many assassination attempts did the president survive in 1975?
2
Which U.S. President was in office when he celebrated his 50th anniversary? (Bonus points-100: If you know the name of his wife)
Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife Mary Geneva "Mamie" Eisenhower
What important space milestone was accomplished in 1975?
The Apollo and Soyuz spacecraft linked up in space in a landmark mission between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.
What college did Ann and Steve both go to and what was the average price to go to a private college in 1975?
Cornell University
$2,291
Guess the famous celebrity: I once went by a pseudonym to write songs for others, and my early influences included Woody Guthrie and Arthur Rimbaud. I’ve released albums that were booed, praised, and later canonized. I’ve painted, sculpted, and published poetry, and I’ve performed under aliases in unexpected venues. My lyrics have referenced biblical prophecy, Beat literature, and Civil War ballads. I’ve won a Nobel Prize but also starred in a surreal film where I played multiple versions of myself. My voice has changed drastically over the decades, but my words remain a mirror to America’s soul.
Bob Dylan
what was the most popular song in 1975?
"Love Will Keep Us Together" by Captain & Tennille