1940s
in 1946 who made the term "Iron Curtain" Famous?
Winston Churchill
in 1959, these two non-mainland US states joined the union?
Hawaii and Alaska
on July 30th, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed into law this act that provides health insurance to Americans aged 65 and older?
Medicare
Starting in 1979, Americans were able to "Taste the Rainbow" with these fruity candies?
During the 1980s, what type of camera, known for instant photography, were at the height of their popularity?
Polaroid-branded Cameras
What board game, introduces in 1949 includes landmarks like the peppermint stick forest?
Candy Land
People referred to movies or films as this in the 1950s?
Flick
This band was synonymous with sun and fun in the 1960s?
The Beach Boys
On June 17th, 1972, a scandal rocked the nation. The names Dean, Haldeman and Ehrlichman are associated with this. What was the name of the Scandal?
Watergate
What iconic puzzle toy became a popular fad during the 80s challenging people with its colorful cube design?
Rubik's Cube
For anyone who remembers the 1940s, the era of Big Band Music must stand out as one of its greatest attractions. Many of the most famous artists gave their services to entertain the troops at home and overseas, and some lost their lives as a result. Can you tell me the name of the band leader who disappeared in a plane crash in December 1944?
Glenn Miller
A male collie named Pal was the first dog to portray what legendary (and female) title character on television?
Lassie
Half a million young people congregated at this music festival billed as "An Aquarian Experience: 3 days of Peace and Music"?
Woodstock
Which disco film starring John Travolta was released in 1977?
Saturday Night Fever
Which famous comet, visible from Earth, made its closest approach in 1986, providing a rare celestial spectacle?
Halley's Comet
Which patriotic superhero was introduced by Marvel in 1941?
Captain America
What are the hairdos commonly associated with "greasers" call in the US during the 1950s?
ducktail Hairdos
With what staple of the 1960s fashion will singer Nancy Sinatra be forever linked too?
Go-Go Boots
What technology did Sony introduce in 1979 that changed music portability?
Walkman
Who earned the title of "Artist of the Decade" by the US President George H.W. Bush in the 1980s?
Micheal Jackson
Americas longest running television show is also the longest-running show in world-wide broadcasting history. This Sunday morning news show debuted on NBC in 1947 and has featured many moderators including Roger Mudd, Marvin Kalb, Martha Roundtree and Time Russert. Name the Show
Meet the Press
What pop culture idols died in what is known as "The Day the Music Died"?
Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and Jiles P Richardson (the Big Bopper)
If you had taken a minimum wage job in 1960, what would you have been paid per hour?
$1.00
What infectious disease was declared eradicated in 1979?
Smallpox
On August 1st, 1981, this first music video channel made its inaugural broadcast?
MTV