Famous Nancys
Before and After
Potpourri
1955 Events
Fun Facts about Newton
100

"These Boots are Made for Walkin' "

Who is Nancy Sinatra?

100

A wise monkey

Who is Nan-See No Evil?

100

Country with a city named Nancy

What is France?

100

She was arrested for not giving up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama

Who is Rosa Parks?

100

The number of hills that comprise Heartbreak Hill

What is 1?

200

"I have solved some mysteries, I'll admit, and I enjoy it, but I'm sure there are many other girls who could do the same."

Who is Nancy Drew?

200

A Movie Robot

Who is Nan-C 3PO?

200

Mike and Nancy from "Stranger Things"

What is Wheeler?

200

This Book of World Records was first published

What is Guiness?

200

Of 1691, 1766, 1838, 1874 and 1901 the year Newton became a city

What is 1874?

300

"Drugs take away the dream from every child's heart and replace it with a nightmare. And it's time we in America stand up and replace those dreams."

Who is Nancy Reagan?

300

A body of water in Northern Israel

What is NanSea of Galilee?

300

Childrens' book character known for her clothing

Who is Fancy Nancy?

300

Ray Kroc takes over this iconic franchise

What is McDonald's?

300

The two villages named for Native Americans

What are Waban and Nonantum?

400

“Our economy will thrive when our people are well and able to go back to work in groups... and our children can go back to school”

Who is Nancy Pelosi?

400

2020 Draft Choice of the Dallas Cowboys

Who is NanCeeDee Lamb?

400

"Last name" of Sid of Sid and Nancy

What is Vicious?

400

This show starring Annette Funicello peremiered on ABC

What is "The Mickey Mouse Club"?

400

Within 5%, the percent of Newtonites born outside the US.

What is 22%?

500

"I love what I do and I love skating. Part of being a champ is acting like a champ. You have to learn how to win and not run away when you lose. Everyone has bad stretches and real successes."

Who is Nancy Kerrigan?

500

Singer/songwriter known for "Crazy" and "F*** You"

Who is NanCeeLo Green?

500

The eighth most popular girls' name in 1955 (Hint: Nancy was #9)

What is Karen?

500

This first nuclear submarine was launched in Groton, CT

What was the Nautilus?

500

This original movie "Music Man" was born in Newton.

Who is Robert Preston?

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