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100

Jim Henson introduced this iconic puppet on the TV show Sam and friends 

Kermit the Frog 

100

This war started in 1955 and lasted for 20 years ending in 1975.

The Vietnam War

100

This burger franchise opened its first ever restaurant that sold hamburgers for 15 cents 

McDonalds 

100

Favorite food? 

Mac n Cheese 

200

This magical place opened its doors in 1955

Disneyland 

200

6,000 people protest the suspension of this French Canadian ice hockey star

Maurice "the Rocket" Richard 

200

The first can of this product was sold, until 1955 it was only available in a bottle 

Coke 

200

Favorite singer?

Willie Nelson

300

This show debuted on CBS, and will go on to be television's longest-running western.

Gun Smoke

300

This President raised the minimum wage from 75 cents to $1 an hour in 1955

President Eisenhower

300

This Hollywood rebel unfortunately was killed in a car crash

James Dean

300

Favorite song; other than best friends by Don Williams that you heard in the birthday video

Darlin by Johnny Reid 

300

What was Judy going to originally name Colin 

Jason 

400

Name who won best actress or best actor in 1955?

  • Actor – Marlon Brando “On the Waterfront”

  • Actress – Grace Kelly “The Country Gir

400

This country became a sovereign country, recognized by Western countries such as France, the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States. They also joined NATO that year

West Germany

400

This company became the first American corporation to make a profit of over 1 billion dollars in 1 year.

General Motors

400

Favorite TV Show?

Carol Burnette Show 

500

Walt Disney released their 7th film in 1955, what was it?

Lady and the Tramp

500

in 2025 Israeli is at war with Gaza , 70 years ago who was Israeli at war with?

It was still with Gaza 

500

This man could not out smart his death in 1955

Albert Einstein 

500

Favorite Movie of all time 

She starred in it: The Birdcage 

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