Celebrities
Who is the king of rock and roll?
Elvis Presley
In 1952, who became the queen of England?
Queen Elizabeth
What did they call dating in the 50s?
"Going Steady"
Where was a popular place to watch movies in the 50s?
Drive in movies
This article of clothing comes down below the knees and has a dog placed on it.
Poodle skirts
This actress was given the name Norma Jeane at birth...
Marilyn Monroe
In 1955, who refused to move seats on the bus in Montgomery?
Rosa Parks
Where was it popular to go for a milkshake or root beer float?
Diner / Car Hop
Lucille Ball played in what popular TV sitcom?
"I Love Lucy"
What would you wear to show your commitment to your boyfriend who was a jock?
Letterman Jacket
This singer had top hits named "I'll Never Smile Again" and "My Way"...
Frank Sinatra
In 1950, America started developing what type of bomb?
Hydrogen bomb
Where did a lot of the American's move to in the 1950s post-war?
The Suburbs
What toy was invented in the 50s that swung around your hips or limbs?
Hula Hoop
Audrey Hepburn wore her famous black dress in what film
"Breakfast at Tiffany's"
This actor starred in 169 films in 50 years, but was most famous for his WESTERN films
John Wayne
During the Cold War, in 1955, the United States and the Soviet Union had an ongoing "competition". What was this called?
The Space Race
What Native American headwear was highly popular with boys in the 1950s?
Coonskin Cap
This popular dance was done between 2 people. It involved fast, jerky, "out of control" movements. It became a common term to call different swing dances.
Jitterbug / Jive
This was a popular trend with men's facial hair worn by greasers, hoods, and rockers.
(Elvis Presley had them)
Sideburns
This actress was famous for her roles in popular films as well as getting married 8 times to 7 different men.
Eizabeth Taylor
What was the biggest movement in the 1950s
The Civil Rights Movement
These high school dances were held school gymnasiums, calling for students to remove their shoes and dance in their socks to protect the gym floor.
Sock Hops
What was an American music-performance and dance television program that aired regularly in various music hits?
American Bandstand
What styles of sunglasses were popular in the 1950s?
Cat eye, aviators, brow line glasses, horn-rimmed glasses