TV Shows
Running from 1960-1968, this show set in Mayberry featured a widowed sheriff, a bumbling deputy, and home spun philosophy and humor all in 30 minute episodes.
Answer: The Andy Griffith Show
"I need love, love to ease my mind I need to find, find someone to call mine But Mama said..." This 1966 chart-topping song by The Supremes opened with the above lyrics.
Answer: You Can't Hurry Love
Although _____ (or flare) pants are usually associated with 1970s fashion, they actually first came out in the late 1960s.
Answer: Bell Bottoms
On August 28, 1963, this person gave his powerful and moving speech on the civil rights movement. On that day over 200,000 peaceful demonstrators went to hear him speak about unity among all American people. This was one of the biggest days in American history that will forever be remembered for years to come.
Answer: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
In 1967, Sidney Poitier starred in this 1967 movie, where we are reminded he is to be called "MISTER Tibbs".
Answer: In the Heat of the Night
She played our favorite housewife who also was a witch who tried so hard not to use her magic at her husband's request from 1964 to 1972.
Answer: Elizabeth Montgomery
Gladys Knight and the Pips took this train in 1973?
Answer: Midnight Train to Georgia.
One of the firsts that began in the 1960s is said to have been created by the iconic British fashion designer Mary Quant. This leg-baring piece of clothing quickly became all the rage. It was hence one of the defining fashion trends in this decade, not to mention its continued popularity to this date.
Answer: The Miniskirt
After years of research, the U.S. managed to send astronauts of their own into space. On July 20th, 1969, this American space transport landed on the moon.
Answer: Apollo 11
This movie directed by Francis Ford Coppola, took home several Academy Awards in March 1973, including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay. The film was based on the best-selling novel by Mario Puzo and starred, from left, James Caan, Marlon Brando, Al Pacino and John Cazale. Brando won the Oscar for Best Actor.
Answer: "The Godfather"
General Lee was the name of the car on this popular 70's T.V. Show.
Answer: the Dukes of Hazzard
This song, originally written by Kris Kristofferson, gave Janis Joplin a posthumous number one single in the U.S. charts in 1971.
Answer: Me and Bobby McGee.
This perfume that was popular in the 70s has been variously described in the Urban Dictionary as "earthy", "bohemian", "an excuse not to bathe" and "smells like a Grateful Dead concert".
Answer: Patchouli
Four students died and nine others were wounded on May 4, 1970, when members of the Ohio National Guard opened fire on students protesting this war Vietnam War at Kent State University in Ohio.
Answer: Vietnam War
In this film, Michael Myers killed his sister 15 years ago and was put in a mental institute. Now he has escaped and is making his way back to his childhood town where it all happened.
Answer: Halloween
The Seaver family, including Mike, Carol and Ben were on this show.
Answer: Growing Pains
This movie's feature song is Danger Zone.
Answer: Top Gun
These were the jackets for the people "in the know;" even young actors were in on the trend. This jacket carried the slogan "When you put it on, something happens" with it.
Answer: Member's Only
In 1973, this "Tower" opened in Chicago, overtaking the World Trade Center as the tallest building in the world. The tower, now known as the Willis Tower, is the second-tallest building in the United States today.
Answer: The Sears Tower
The 80s was the best decade for this Director. With titles like, "Raiders of the Lost Ark", "E.T", "The Color Purple", and "The Goonies", he quickly became a household name.
Answer: Steven Spielberg
This early 80s show featured a cheeky character named Arnold Jackson.
Diff'rent Strokes
This 80s Clash song, when re-released in 1991, went straight to number one in the UK.
Answer: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
This look was ubiquitous in the 1980s, it's all about leg warmers and off-the-shoulder sweatshirts. This movie is what actually made this look popular.
Answer: "Flashdance"
June 12, 1987 carries a big historical value for world history. Ronald Reagan arrived in Germany to encourage Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev to tear down this structure that had been standing since 1961.
Answer: Berlin Wall
Movie quotes have become part of everyday language. This phrase from Clint Eastwood's 1983 movie "Sudden Impact", is firmly enmeshed in the American vernacular.
Answer: "Go ahead, make my day"