1950s
This was the first credit card company, launched in 1950. (Hint: it is NOT MasterCard, Visa or American Express)
What is Diner's Club?
In 1956 this popular musician made his first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show.
Who is Elvis Presley?
This 1942 film featured the line, "Here's looking at you, kid".
What is Casablanca?
This insect, known for it's bright orange and black wing coloration, is famous for it's migratory pattern from North America to Central Mexico.
What is the monarch butterfly?
He broke Babe Ruth's all-time home run record in 1974.
Who is Hank Aaron?
What is the Thunderbird?
This iconic hairstyle became popular in the 1960s, often associated with the band The Beatles.
What is the Mop Top?
Vito Corleone was the name of the main character played by Marlon Brando in this movie.
What was "The Godfather"?
This is the main diet of the panda bear.
What is bamboo?
Cassius Clay became better known by this name as a professional boxer.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
This 1957 Broadway musical premiere told the story of the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks.
What is West Side Story?
He wrote the song, "Blowin' in the Wind", which became a 1960s civil rights movement anthem?
Who is Bob Dylan?
This movie, known for its chariot race scene, won 11 Oscars in 1959.
What is "Ben-Hur"?
This is the most common type of tree found in the world.
What is the pine tree?
This was the year that Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier by playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
When was 1947?
This popular breakfast cereal from the 1950s features Snap, Crackle and Pop!
What is Rice Krispies?
This was the first number one hit by the Beatles in the United States.
What was, "I Want To Hold Your Hand"?
Who is James Bond?
This planet is known as the "red planet".
What is Mars?
This NHL player, nicknamed "The Great one", holds the record for most points in a single season.
Who is Wayne Gretzky?
This cigarette brand had a commercial featuring a cowboy that became the most popular ad of the 1950s.
What is Marlboro?
This iconic country music artist is known at "The Man in Black".
Who is Johnny Cash?
She played the lead role in the 1963 film "Cleopatra".
Who is Elizabeth Taylor?
This is what a barometer measures.
What is atmospheric pressure?
He is the only athlete ever to play in both a Super Bowl (1995 & 1996) and a World Series (1992).
Who is Deion Sanders?