This Cuban American played a bandleader with a zany red-headed wife. The episode of the birth of their TV son, Little Ricky, was watched by more people than any other television show up to that time.
Who is Desi Arnaz?
100
This eminent Scottish-born scientist, inventor, engineer and innovator is credited with inventing the first practical telephone.
Who was Alexander Graham Bell?
100
This "King of Rock and Roll" was the best-selling solo artist in history. In his Ed Sullivan appearance in 1957, he was only filmed down to his waist.
Who was Elvis Presley?
100
Our first African-American president was born in Hawaii and was a strong proponent of the Affordable Care Act. He served from 2009 until the present.
Who is President Barak Obama?
100
This American track and field athlete was a four-time Olympic gold medalist at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Who was Jesse Owens?
200
This actor played Sheriff Andy Taylor living with his son Opie and with their Aunt Be a in the fictional town of Mayberry.
Who is Andy Griffith?
200
These two American brothers are credited with inventing and building the world's first successful airplane and making the first human flight on December 17, 1903.
Who were Orville and Wilbur Wright?
200
This founding member of "The Rat Pack" was also known as "Ol' Blue Eyes". He was a singer and movie star.
Who was Frank Sinatra?
200
This president served from 1961 until 1963, when he was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. He was president during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Who was John F. Kennedy?
200
This second baseman became the first African- American to play in the major leagues in the modern era. This Brooklyn Dodger ended racial segregation and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.
Who was Jackie Robinson?
300
This comedian and actor played the lovable Cliff Huxtable, who protrayed a busy obstetrician who worked in an office in the downstairs of his home. This show played for eight seasons in the 1980s.
Who is Bill Cosby?
300
This American industrialist is credited with converting the automobile from an expensive curiosity into a practical conveyance, with the introduction of the "Model-T" automobile.
Who was Henry Ford?
300
This blind singer and song writer was a pioneer in the genre of soul music. His hits included "The Midnight Hour" and "Georgia On My Mind".
Who was Ray Charles?
300
This President served from 1989 until 1993. He was a veteran of World War II. His son later served as President.
Who is George H. W. Bush?
300
This professional boxer is generally considered among the greatest heavyweights in the sport's history. He claimed to "float like a butterfly and sting like a bee".
Who is Muhammad Ali?
400
Carroll O'Connor played this fictional New York father, who was a World War II veteran, conservative blue-collar worker and family man. He often referred to his liberal son-in-law as a "pollock" and as "meathead".
Who is Archie Bunker?
400
This Founding Father of the United States was also credited with inventing the lightening rod, bifocals and the Franklin stove.
Who was Benjamin Franklin?
400
This singer starred in the movie "Holiday Inn" and sang the famous song "White Christmas". He starred in seven "Road to" movies with Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour.
Who was Bing Crosby?
400
This president has also served as the Governor of Arkansas and is a skilled musician. His wife is currently campaigning to become the Democratic candidate for the office of the President of the United States.
Who is William Jefferson Clinton? (Bill)
400
"The Iron Man" played shortstop and third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles for 21 seasons breaking Lou Gehrig's record for consecutive games played. In 2007, he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Who is Cal Ripken, Jr?
500
This American bandleader and actor starred in a radio and then TV sitcom with his wife Harriet and their two sons, David and Ricky.
Who is Ozzie Nelson?
500
This American inventor and businessman developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera and the long-lasting, practical electric light bulb.
Who was Thomas Edison?
500
This singer was the first African-American to host a national television variety show. His daughter Natalie also had a successful singing career. His most famous hit may be "Unforgettable".
Who was Nat King Cole?
500
This President began his career as a movie star and went on to become a Republican icon. He served from 1981 until 1989, with his wife Nancy.
Who was Ronald Reagan?
500
This quarterback was nicknamed "The Golden Arm" and played predominately for the Baltimore Colts from the 1950s through the 1970s. He is considered one of the greatest NFL players of all time.