What is the dance craze that came out of the 50's but was still popular in the 60's? Hint: could do it to almost any slow song
100
The Beatles
What is the name of the group who arrived in New York on February 7, 1964, and is widely credited with truly throwing open America's doors to a wealth of British musical talent? Hint: they only wanted to hold your hand
100
"Green Tambourine"
What is the name of the 1968 song by the Lemon Pipers that included the line, "Drop a dime before I walk away, Any song you want I'll gladly play..."?
100
Lassie
What is the name of the star of the series that followed the adventures of a collie and her companions, both human and animal? Hint: won't someone please tell Timmy to stay away from wells!
100
Vietnam
What is the name of the war that dominated the 60's, that even though it was not a world war its effects were felt throughout the world?
200
The Twist
What is the name of the popular rock and roll dance from the early 60's that was named after the song that originated it?
200
Petula Clark
What is name of the singer who sang "Downtown?" Hint: she also was in the musical "Finian's Rainbow"
200
"Yummy, Yummy, Yummy"
What is the name of the song by the The Ohio Express that sounds like they may have been hungry when they wrote it? Hint: " ___, ___, ___. I got love in my tummy."
200
Route 66
What is the name of the show that highlighted the adventures of 2 young drifters traversing the United States in a Chevrolet Corvette convertible?
200
Freedom of Speech
When students/people protested the war through "peaceful demonstrations" the politicians tried to stop them but couldn't because they came under what category?
300
The Monster Mash
What is the dance that developed as a variation of the Mashed Potato? Hint: you would hold your arms in ghoulish positions while doing the mashing footwork
300
The Moody Blues
What is the name of the group that provided the soundtrack for James and other guys dating in the 60's lovelife; both real and imagined? Hint: their go-to song was "Nights in White Satin"
300
The Royal Guardsmen
What is the name of the Florida group who scored the No. 2 hit in 1966 with their novelty hit, "Snoopy vs. the Red Baron?" Hint: though from Florida it sounds like they were maybe trying to capitalize on the British Invasion
300
The Brady Bunch
What show started in 1969 and told "the story of a lovely lady" ... ?
300
The Cold War
What is the term coined for the conflict between the East and West (Communism vs. Capitalism) due to their nuclear capabilities?
400
The Pony
What is the dance made popular by another song by Chubby Checker (sang The Twist) and can be done with couples facing each other, but turns and chase positions are also possible? Hint: is named after an animal
400
Herman's Hermits
What is the name of the group whose song "Henry Vlll" referenced the aforementioned king's marital rate? Hint: they also thought Mrs. Brown had a lovely daughter
400
The Fifth Estate
What is the name of the group whose 1967 song, "Ding-Dong! The Witch is Dead" has a sort of Kevin Baconish 7 degrees connection to both "The Wizard of Oz" and WikiLeaks?
400
The Saint
What is the name of the master spy thriller series that was based on the character Simon Templar and was played by Roger Moore?
400
President John F. Kennedy, the 35th President
Who was assassinated November 22, 1963, in Dallas, by Lee Harvey Oswald?
500
The Swim
What is the name of the dance that would look at home on the beach?
500
Dusty Springfield
Who is the woman who, though generally is not credited with starting the "Invasion," was one of the first British artists to have significant success in the U.S. with her hit single "I Only Want to be With You?"
500
The Monkees
What is the name of the band who began as a prefabricated, fictional rock group concocted to sell records and TV advertising time, but later staged a coup and wrested creative control from their creators.
500
The Fugitive
What is the series that featured Dr. Richard Kimble, wrongly convicted for a murder he didn't commit, who escaped custody and had to stay ahead of the police in order to find the real killer? Hint: it was later made into a movie with Harrison Ford playing Dr. Kimble
500
Neil Alden Armstrong; 1st walk on the moon
Who said, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind," and what was the occasion?