These famous imprints reside outside the old Grauman’s Chinese Theatre
celebrities’ handprints
The official name of this area is “The Forecourt of the Stars.” The first handprints were made in 1927 by Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford
In the 1980s, Kawasaki was among the first manufacturers showcasing motorcycles with electronic injection systems for this.
Fuel
We bet you know “who” created the soundtrack for this film, including hits like “Pinball Wizard"
What is Tommy - The film is based on the album of the same name by the Who.
On January 1, 1982, this pope famously defended the Solidarity movement and spoke out against martial law in Poland
Who is Pope John Paul II- He also released a message that day to celebrate the Day of Peace.
In 1997, the UK officially initiated a voluntary ban on this kind of testing for cosmetics.
What is animal testing - The ban was implemented because alternative tests were available
Though it was not ready until 1958, this area features stars in honor of famous actors and actresses
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Nominees pay for their stars, which cost around $40,000 today
This company, also known as Bavarian Motor Works, first introduced the antilock braking system on motorcycles
What is BMW - ABS for motorcycles was introduced in 1988 and has been available in some cars since 1978.
This movie features a cast of loveable puppets and the tune “The Rainbow Connection.”
The Muppet Movie- The music and lyrics are by Kenny Ascher and Paul Williams.
On April 19, she became the first American woman assigned to a space mission
Sally Ride. That day, NASA announced that Ride would be a mission specialist on their upcoming STS-7 mission. Ride applied to be an astronaut after seeing an article in the Stanford student newspaper.
In 1980, the brand became the first to develop Sunscreen UVA/UVB type.
Coppertone
Before Hollywood actors were free agents, they worked under this system
the studio system
During the 1930s and 1940s, studios operated under a closed system. Directors, writers, crew, and actors were under contract, and the studios owned the distribution and theaters. The five big studios that controlled everything in Hollywood were known as “The Big 5."
In the 1990s, the first of this kind of motorcycle with this engine type was produced
Electric - The bike was designed with a 24-volt battery and could travel at or above 45 mph
“You’re the One That I Want” to tell me the name of the film the song was featured in.
Grease!
In 2019, Dame Olivia Newton-John auctioned her outfit from the film’s finale to benefit her cancer research charity
In March, the single “Ebony and Ivory” was released, sung by Paul McCartney and this man
Stevie Wonder
The song was partially inspired by a disagreement Paul had with his wife Linda. Processing conflict and reconciliation led him to thoughts of, “Why can’t we get it together? Our piano can"
From the 1950s to the 1970s, photographer Kwame Brathwaite helped popularize the movement “Black is—” this
beautiful
Brathwaite was noted for photographing dark-skinned models wearing natural hairstyles and African-inspired fashion, challenging the Eurocentric standards of beauty of the day.
The "Golden Age of Hollywood" began in this decade
the 1930s
In 1990, this biking brand introduced the Fat Boy motorcycle to help with declining sales.
Harley-Davidson - The design was meant to evoke nostalgia and has continued to evolve into the 21st century
This spooky cult classic features tunes like the “Time Warp,” which also has its own dance number.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show - The now-beloved song was originally written as a time filler in the stage version
On March 29, this film, starring Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn, won Best Picture at the 54th Academy Awards.
Chariots of Fire - The film was also awarded for writing, music, and costume design.
This product originally came wrapped in tin foil and was created by Charles Browne Fleet in the 1800s - He sold the rights to the recipe for John Morton in 1912 for just $5
ChapStick
Hollywood got its start with this 1908 film, the first to be completed in Hollywood
The Count of Monte Cristo
It began production in Chicago but moved to finish filming in Hollywood. The first film produced in Hollywood in its entirety was In Old California, a short film released in 1910.
In 1974, this manufacturer released its Gold Wing motorcycle, which soon became a favorite for touring cross-country.
Honda -The uniquely designed engine and low center of gravity helped popularize the mode
This “timely” tune is the theme for the first season of Happy Days; it also features in American Graffiti
“Rock Around the Clock” - Interestingly, both feature Ron Howard
In April, Argentina and Great Britain fought a 74-day war over this territory
The Falkland Islands - Argentina has contested ownership of them since 1833 and calls them the Islas Malvinas.
Rick Hunt invented this device, a vacuum cleaner attachment that cuts hair
the Flowbee - Hunt was inspired after seeing an industrial vacuum’s ability to remove sawdust from his hair