Music Of Our Time
Who was known as the "King of Rock and Roll"?
Elvis Presley
What hairstyle was famously worn by Elvis Presley?
The Pompadour
What famous mouse made its debut in the cartoon 'Steamboat Willie'?
Mickey Mouse
A loaf of bread in the 1950's was appoximately:
a) $0.25
b) $1.25
c) $3.00
a) $0.25
What is Canada's National winter sport?
Hockey
OR
Curling
What did many families use to listen to the news and music before TV became common?
The Radio
What did you do when you wanted to change the TV before remote controls?
Get up and change it manually
What Canadian singer was famous for songs like 'Heart of Gold' and 'Old Man'?
Neil Young
What type of skirt became hugely popular in the 1950's and was often worn with a petticoat?
Poodle Skirt
What TV show featured a family living in Mayberry?
The Andy Griffith Show
A gallon of gasoline in the early 1950's was roughly:
a) $0.20
b)$0.75
c)$1.75
a) $0.20
What animal appears on the Canadian five-cent coin?
A beaver
What appliance became a huge household convenience for washing clothes?
Washing Machine
What did you do when you wanted to call someone but didn't know their phone number?
Look it up in the phone book
Which group sang 'I want to hold your hand'?
The Beatles
What fabric became especially popular for women's dresses and skirts in the 1950's?
Nylon
Who played Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz?
Judy Garland
A movie ticket in the 1950's was approximately:
a) $0.25
b) $1.00
c) $5.00
b) Around $1.00
What Canadian province is known as the 'Birthplace of Confederation'?
Prince Edward Island
What popular Volkswagen car was nicknamed "The Bug" ?
Volkswagen Beetle
What did people put under their telephone to write down messages?
A notepad/paper
What singer was nicknamed 'Ol' Blue Eyes' ?
Frank Sinatra
What iconic actress was famous for her little black dress and starred in 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'?
Audrey Hepburn
What TV western starred Roy Rogers and his horse Trigger?
The Roy Rogers Show
What did a brand new car generally cost in the 1950's?
a)$5000
b) $10,000
c) $1500-$2000
C) $1500-$2000
Who was Canada's first prime minister?
Sir John A. Macdonald
What kitchen appliance became increasingly common in homes during the 50's and 60's and allowed food to be kept frozen?
The Freezer
What did you do when you wanted to take a photograph?
Use a handheld camera and go develop the film
What famous singer sang 'Que Sera, Sera'?
Doris Day
What hairstyle made famous by Marilyn Monroe became one of the most recognizable looks of the 1950's?
Short, glamorous blonde curls
What 1953 movie starred Marilyn Monroe and featured the famous song ' Diamonds are a girls best friend'?
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
True or False
You could buy a chocolate bar for just a nickel.
TRUE
What famous Canadian singer was known for songs including 'Snowbird' and 'Can i have this dance'?
Anne Murray
What famous American car company produced the Thunderbird?
Ford
What happened in you forgot to rewind a rented movie?
You could get charged a fee!