Famous 40-Year-Olds
This person, who turns 40 today, is known for his 13 years at SKF, most recently promoted to managing one of the best teams at said company.
Bastian Mattlener
This video game character, who first appeared in 1980, is known for eating dots and avoiding ghosts.
Who is Pac-Man?
This term represents a period of 14 days, originating from the Old English "fourteen nights"
What is a fortnight?
This supernatural comedy starring Bill Murray features a team of paranormal investigators who "bust" ghosts in New York City.
What is Ghostbusters?
This "spooky" hit song by Michael Jackson, released in 1982, is now 42 years old.
What is Thriller?
This pop star known for hits like "Firework" and "Roar" turned 40 in 2024
Who is Katy Perry?
This iconic TV show, featuring a group of friends in a bar, premiered in 1982.
What is Cheers?
This heavily protected, strongly built structure is designed to defend against military attack.
What is a fortress?
Arnold Schwarzenegger made his breakthrough as a cyborg assassin sent back in time in this James Cameron sci-fi thriller.
What is The Terminator?
This hit song by Cyndi Lauper, released in 1984, is known for its message of fun and freedom for a certain gender.
What is Girls Just Want to Have Fun?
This Facebook co-founder and CEO turned 40 in 2024.
Who is Mark Zuckerburg?
This popular toy, consisting of colorful interlocking bricks, became widely popular in the 1980s
What is LEGO?
This noun refers to a large amount of money or wealth, or an unexpected piece of good luck.
What is a fortune?
This martial arts film starred Pat Morita as a Japanese immigrant teaching karate to a bullied teenager.
What is Karate Kid?
This popular song by Madonna, released in 1984, celebrated its 40th anniversary.
What is Like a Virgin?
This British singer-songwriter famous for "Hello" will turn 40 in 2028
Who is Adele?
This colorful plastic toy consisted of interconnected pieces that could be twisted and turned to create various shapes and puzzles.
What is the Rubik's Cube?
A fort located in France where a TV-show usually is filmed, where contestants escape from various rooms.
What is Fort Boyard?
This adventure comedy starred Harrison Ford as an archaeologist searching for a legendary religious artifact
What is Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom?
This classic hit by Prince, released in 1984, is now 40 years old.
What is When Doves Cry?
This actor, known for his role as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe turned 40 last year.
Who is Chris Hemsworth?
This iconic toy featured a small creature that could transform into a robot or vehicle.
What are Transformers?
This noun describes mental strength and courage in facing difficulty without fear.
What is fortitude?
This musical drama follows the lives of aspiring dancers at a prestigious Chicago performing arts school.
What is Footloose?
This famous song by Bruce Springsteen, released in 1984, turned 40 this year.
What is Born in the U.S.A?