40's Mix
In the 40's, both boys and girls wore these two-toned items.
What are Saddle Shoes?
In '55, Mrs. Parks started something when she refused to do this.
What is give up her bus seat?
in the 60's, astronauts were famous for drinking this; it was high in vitamin C.
What is Tang?
In 1973, baseball fans had to get used to this change in the American League.
What is the 'Designated Hitter' rule?
This 'Miracle on Ice' happened in Lake Placid, NY in 1980.
What is US Men's Hockey Gold Medal?
In 1949, this was Gene Autrey's hit holiday song.
What is Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer?
In 1956, a color TV broadcast was preceded by this; the feathers were paint brushes.
What is the NBC Peacock?
In 1962, Bobby Pickett and the Crypt Kickers first sang this Halloween classic.
What is 'The Monster Mash'?
In 1971, TV viewers saw their last one of these.
What are cigarette commercials?
Loser kids spend detention together in this 1985 movie.
What is The Breakfast Club?
In the 40's, most movie theaters would start their show with this.
What is 'The Pledge of Allegiance'?
In the 50's, these were a great way to save for a new toaster.
What are Trading Stamps?
In the late 60's, Leslie Hornby became famous as this stick-straight fashion model.
Who is Twiggy?
In the 70's, men didn't wear a tie when they put this on.
What is a leisure suit?
This song by The Police was #1 for eight weeks in 1983; 'every move you make'.
What is 'Every Breath You Take'?
in 1941, this Cardinal pitcher became America's most colorful sportscaster.
Who is Dizzy Dean?
in 1959, the Boeing 707 was introduced and also this new group of people.
What is the 'Jet Set'?
In the late 60's, these were the 'hottest' fashion item; you wore them with go-go boots.
What are Hot Pants?
In 1975, people payed up to $250 for this portable biofeedback device.
What is a 'Mood Ring'?
In 1982, the CDC recognized this as a new disease; it caused a panic until 1984 when it was better understood.
What is AIDS?
In 1947, Rockefeller donated the land where the headquarters for this organization stands.
What is the United Nations?
In the 50's, this meek TV dad always wore an Alpaca cardigan sweater.
Who was Ozzie Nelson?
In 1969, the Bethel Art Fair became better known as this.
What is Woodstock?
In 1978, they were the most macho singing group; they hung out at the "YMCA".
Who are the Village People?
in 1986, this Ukrainian town became the site of the worst nuclear accident in history.
What is Chernobyl?