this physicist developed the theory of relativity and is famous for the equation E = mc².
Who is Albert Einstein?
This war ended when Dad was 9 yrs old
What is World War 2?
The NY Mets win Game 7 of the world series against Boston.
50 years old
Which came first: the invention of the microwave oven, or Dad’s 30th birthday?
What is the microwave oven?
(Introduced in the late 1940s.)
This NBA superstar, is known for his long-range shooting and led the Golden State Warriors to multiple championships.
This NBA superstar, born on March 14, revolutionized basketball with his long-range shooting and led the Golden State Warriors to multiple championships.
This U.S. President was in office when dad was born?
Franklin D. Roosevelt?
the first man on the moon
33 years old
Which came first: the first email ever sent, or Dad’s 50th birthday?
What is the first email?
(Email debuted in 1971.)
this comedian and actor starred in When Harry Met Sally and hosted the Academy Awards multiple times.
Who is Billy Crystal?
This economic crisis defined much of Dad's early childhood in the 1930's
What is the Great Depression?
The first color tv broadcast in the US
18 years old
Which came first: Dad’s 40th birthday, or the first automated teller machine?
What is Dad’s 40th birthday?
This March 14–born music legend produced Michael Jackson’s Thriller and has won dozens of Grammy Awards.
Who is Quincy Jones?
This popular board game , first sold 1935, might have been on the table during Dad's childhood
What is Monopoly?
When Mom and Dad were on vacation in San Francisco during the major earthquake.
53 years old
Which came first: Dad’s 15th birthday, or the first FM radio broadcasts in the United States?
What is FM radio?
this gymnast is the most decorated in Olympic history, known for redefining difficulty in the sport.
Who is Simone Biles?
This famous radio broadcast by Orsen Welles in 1938 caused panic when listeners thought aliens were invading.
What is The War of the Worlds?
when we moved into 21 Vails Lane
43 years old
Which came first: the introduction of the first general‑purpose credit card, or Dad’s 25th birthday?
What is the credit card?
(Diners Club launched around 1950—close, but earlier.)