TV Theme Songs
This long-running television series opened with the lyrics, "Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale..."
What is Gilligan's Island?
In 1957, the Soviet Union launched this first artificial satellite into orbit, beginning the Space Race.
What is Sputnik 1?
Famous for its ancient pyramids, this country is located in northeastern Africa along the Nile River.
What is Egypt?
In this popular lawn game, players earn points by tossing small fabric bags filled with corn kernels through a hole in a slanted wooden board.
What is cornhole (or bean bag toss)?
What comfortable, oversized plaid button-down shirt became the signature garment of 1990s "grunge" fashion?
What is a flannel shirt?
The theme song for this 1970s comedy begins, "Making your way in the world today takes everything you've got."
What is Cheers?
This Apollo mission became the first to land humans on the Moon in July 1969.
Apollo 11?
Which European capital city is built across 14 islands connected by more than 50 bridges?
What is Stockholm (Sweden)?
Played on grass, clay, or hardcourts, this sport awards game points in values of 15, 30, and 40.
What is Tennis?
What semi-translucent, squishy plastic footwear was a summer staple for kids and teens in the 1990s?
What are jelly shoes?
The theme song for this sitcom begins, "It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood."
What is Mister Rogers' Neighborhood?
Before becoming the first American to orbit Earth, this astronaut was the first American to travel into space aboard Freedom 7.
Who is Alan Shepard?
What European capital city is famous for its grand canals, historic gondolas, and lack of cars?
What is Venice (Italy)?
Who was the first pitcher in Major League Baseball history to officially throw a pitch recorded over 100 mph, doing so in 1946?
Who was Bob Feller?
Which British boot brand with signature yellow stitching became the ultimate footwear for 1990s alternative and punk fashion?
What are Dr. Martens (or "Doc Martens")?
"Making our dreams come true" was the theme song for this sitcom set in a Milwaukee brewery.
What is Laverne & Shirley?
The first American to orbit Earth completed three trips around the planet aboard Friendship 7.
Who is John Glenn?
What famous river flows through London, England, separating northern London from southern London?
What is the River Thames?
In baseball, this four-run play occurs when a batter hits a home run while all three bases are loaded.
What is a grand slam?
These high-waisted, relaxed-fit denim jeans with a tapered leg were a dominant trend for everyday women throughout the decade.
What are "Mom jeans"?
This rural comedy featured a family who struck oil and moved to the city. Its theme song begins, "Come and listen to my story."
What is The Beverly Hillbillies?
Which U.S. President famously delivered the 1941 speech declaring December 7th "a date which will live in infamy"?
Who was Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR)?
The first American to orbit Earth completed three trips around the planet aboard Friendship 7.
Who is John Glenn?
In 1934, aviator Elinor Smith became the first female honored on a box of this iconic "Breakfast of Champions" cereal.
What is Wheaties?
These tiny, spring-loaded hair accessories shaped like winged insects were used to pin back strands or accent up-dos in late-'90s hair style.
What are butterfly clips?