50s/60s Pop Culture
What famous toy was introduced in 1959 and became a cultural icon?
Barbie Doll
Who directed the film Psycho which was released in 1960?
Alfred Hitchcock
What was Elvis Presley’s first number-one hit single?
Heartbreak Hotel
What is the chemical symbol for the element gold?
Au
Who is known as the Queen of Soul?
Aretha Franklin
What iconic hairstyle became popular in the 1960s, often associated with the band The Beatles?
The Mop Top
What 1942 Disney film features a fawn as the main character?
Bambi
Which Motown group had their first number one single with “My Girl?”
The Temptations
Which planet has the most moons in our solar system?
Saturn
What famous aviator disappeared over the Pacific Ocean in 1937?
Amelia Earhart
Who was the lead singer of the band The Supremes during the 1960s?
Diana Ross
What movie features the quote, “There’s no place like home?”
The Wizard of Oz
Many famous musicians have passed away at the same age, becoming part of a club. Which age is it?
27
What is the largest living species of bird?
Ostrich
Who directed the movie Jaws?
Steven Spielberg
What type of skirt, known for being short and often worn with go-go boots, was a fashion trend in the 1960s?
Mini Skirt
What iconic movie from the 1950s was set in the fictional town of Bedford Falls?
It’s a Wonderful Life
What band was Freddie Mercury the lead singer of?
Queen
How many chambers does the human heart have?
4
Which Hollywood actress was arrested for shoplifting from Saks Fifth Avenue in 2001?
Winona Ryder
What U.S. state was added as the 50th state in 1959?
Hawaii
Who won an Academy Award for a lead role in the movie Roman Holiday?
Audrey Hepburn
Elton John and Bernie Taupin wrote the song “Candle In The Wind” about which famous actress?
Marilyn Monroe
How many bones are there in a newborn baby’s body?
Around 300
What is the name of the rock star who sang “Purple Rain?”
Prince