A Trip to Canada
The revived iteration of Jeopardy! first aired in 1984 with this Canadian-born man as hos
Who is Alex Trebek? He started his television career as a Canadian newscaster before moving on to host such game shows as Reach for the Top and, of course, Jeopard
This swirly psychedelic pattern was popular throughout the 1970s and is often associated with hippie culture
What is tie-dye? This method of dyeing clothing with swirled colors dates back as many as 4,000 years in South Asia and gained widespread popularity during the 1960s and 1970s.
This Mission: Impossible and Risky Business star was born on July 3, 1962, in New York
Who is Tom Cruise? Did you know his birth name is actually Thomas Cruise Mapother IV or that he once enrolled in a seminary?
This pop singer and ’80s music and fashion icon sang “Papa Don’t Preach” and “Vogue
Who is Madonna? One of six children, Madonna was raised in a religious household and was a straight-A student throughout school.
This decades-long conflict ended in 1975 following the fall of Saigon.
What is the Vietnam War? The conflict came to an end with the formal reunification of North and South Vietnam. An estimated 58,220 Americans lost their lives in the war.
This singer of “My Heart Will Go On” was born in a small town in Quebec in 1968.
Who is Celine Dion? The singing legend shared a passion for music with her whole family; she even wrote her first song at the age of 12.
Sonny and Cher were known for wearing this wide-legged style of jeans, sometimes called flares.
What are bell-bottoms? First worn by early 19th-century sailors, bell-bottom pants passed from function to fashion as many 1970s icons sported the look.
On April 21, 1962, this “out of this world” Seattle landmark opened at the World’s Fair
What is the Space Needle? The opening was visited by many celebrities, including Elvis Presley, Walter Cronkite, and Neil Armstrong
This tennis great of the 1980s was born in Řevnice, Czech Republic, and had won three Grand Slam titles by 1981.
Who is Martina Navratilova? She was known for her professional rivalry with Chris Evert. She recently appeared in the Netflix comedy series The Politician
The Cold War was a decades-long conflict between the U.S. and this other nation, as well as their allies.
What is the Soviet Union? The conflict lasted from 1946 until 1991; important events include the 1960 U-2 Incident, the 1979–1989 Soviet-Afghan War, and the Space Race of the 1960s.
This skyscraping Canadian landmark in Toronto was completed on April 2, 1975.
What is the CN Tower? The tower held the honor of world’s tallest free-standing structure for over 30 years.
Lovers of 1970s disco music often sported these shoes, which made the wearer look significantly taller.
What are platform shoes? Although platform-style shoes can be traced back to ancient Egypt, it was 1970s disco culture that made the high-heeled shoes iconic.
The son of fellow actor Martin Sheen, he was born on May 12, 1962, and went on to star in films such as The Breakfast Club.
Who is Emilio Estevez? Did you know he first wrote and submitted a script at age seven? It was for an episode of Rod Serling’s Night Gallery
This beloved British royal married Prince Charles on July 29, 1981.
Who is Princess Diana (or Diana, Princess of Wales)? She is remembered today for her charitable work with the homeless, children in need, and people with HIV/AIDS.
Construction of this dividing line began on August 13, 1961; it was torn down on November 9, 1989.
What is the Berlin Wall? The structure separated East and West Germany for over 20 years, and its fall began the process of German reunification.
In the winter of 1988, Calgary, in Alberta, Canada, hosted this international sporting event that includes such events as figure skating and skiing.
What are the Winter Olympics? One highlight of the games was watching Michael Edwards (Eddie the Eagle) compete for Great Britain
This actress and fashion icon was known during the 1970s for sporting fully crocheted outfits and short shorts, as well as her 1976 marriage to John Warner.
Who is Elizabeth Taylor? The violet-eyed beauty starred in such films as Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Cleopatra.
John Glenn became the first American to do this on February 20, 1962.
What is orbit Earth? Glenn became a national hero following the mission, during which he circled the globe three times.
This Austrian-born actor and politician is known for iconic lines such as the ever-popular “I’ll be back.
Who is Arnold Schwarzenegger? He was born in Graz, Austria, in 1947 and rose to fame as a bodybuilder. His career has included starring in the Terminator movies as well as serving as California’s governor.
These two men took “one small step” on July 20, 1969; Michael Collins manned the command module.
Who are Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin? Around half a billion people tuned in to watch the historic moon landing. The crew safely landed back on Earth on July 24.
On July 30, 1962, this route opened, connecting Canada from east to west. Hint: The route is sometimes called the TCH.
What is the Trans-Canada Highway? Construction on the route began in 1950 and was completed in 1971.
This minimalistic designer rose to popularity during the 1970s, creating such iconic pieces as Bianca Jagger’s red sequin dress and Jackie Kennedy’s pillbox hat
Who is Halston? The somewhat mysterious designer was portrayed by Ewan McGregor in a 2021 television miniseries.
This Canadian actor was born on January 17, 1962, and went on to star in The Truman Show and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Who is Jim Carrey? He got his showbiz start as the opening act for Buddy Hackett and Rodney Dangerfield.
The first female prime minister of India, she is remembered for revitalizing the farming industry in her nation and for her autocratic leadership.
Who is Indira Gandhi? She served as prime minister from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 until her assassination in 1984.
Called “the week that changed the world,” President Nixon became the first U.S. president to visit this nation.
What is (the People’s Republic of) China? This eight-day historic visit in 1972 was the first step to building a relationship between the two nations.