Retro Recipes
This powdered gelatin product was a mainstay of 1960s aspics, like the iconic Perfection Salad.
What is Jell-O?
The 1964 edition of The Joy of Cooking devoted an entire chapter to Jell-O salads, but the popularity of gelatin aspics declined by the mid-1970s.
On April 4, 1975, this company was co-founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen.
What is Microsoft?
The company is still around today and helped popularize personal computers during the 1980s and ’90s.
This camera company produced its first disposable cameras in 1987.
What is Kodak?
The camera was designed for tourists who wanted to take vacation photos, but it had widespread appeal due to its convenience and affordability.
In 1962, this president presented his “Special Message on Education” to Congress, proposing financial aid for children who are disabled, illiterate adults, and other improvements.
Who is John F. Kennedy?
In the message, he said that “expanding and improving the educational opportunities of all our people” was the most important task for the nation.
This iconic redheaded comedienne of the 1950s and ’60s was married to Desi Arnaz
Who is Lucille Ball?
She was born on August 6, 1911, in Jamestown, New York, and went on to star in the sitcom I Love Lucy with her real-life husband.
This ooey-gooey, dippable cheese became a popular favorite after it was featured in the Switzerland exhibit of the 1964 New York World’s Fair.
What is fondue?
The Swiss traditionally eat this treat with crusty bread and a side of wine or tea.
On April 30, 1975, the conflict in this country came to an end after decades of fighting.
What is Vietnam?
North and South Vietnam were reunited after the fall of Saigon in 1975.
Apple first introduced this computer in 1984 and changed the future of personal computing for good.
What is the Macintosh?
Mac computers are still popular today, but they look little like the original clunky and low-resolution Macintosh.
On August 18, 1963, James Meredith became the first Black person to earn a bachelor’s degree from this university, also called “Ole Miss.”
What is the University of Mississippi?
After graduating, he subsequently earned a law degree. He is remembered as a civil rights activist and politician.
This actor born on August 26, 1980, is best remembered for childhood roles in Uncle Buck and Home Alone.
Who is Macaulay Culkin?
Despite being known for slapstick comedy, the actor also trained extensively in ballet.
During the 1960s, Swedish meatballs became a wildly popular appetizer, and the most popular gravy choice was this canned soup.
What is cream of mushroom?
During the 1960s, Scandinavian design and food were very popular in America.
In 1975, she became the first woman elected to lead Britain’s Conservative Party.
Who is Margaret Thatcher?
She replaced Edward Heath as the leader of the Conservative Party and earned herself the nickname “The Iron Lady.”
This portable music player from Sony was first introduced in June 1980, meaning people could take a stereo with them anywhere.
What is the Walkman?
This battery-operated personal cassette player remained popular throughout the decade, with the company branching out into CDs and MP3s as well.
In April 1965, this president passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), authorizing funding for educational programs, free lunches, and special education.
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?
The ESEA was an integral part of Johnson’s War on Poverty and was intended to provide a high-quality education for all Americans.
This musician, born on August 29, 1958, is known globally as the “King of Pop.”
Who is Michael Jackson?
After getting his start in the Jackson 5, he went on to record many hits, including “Thriller” and “Billie Jean.”
This Hormel canned meat product gained popularity during the 1960s as a breakfast side dish and in sandwiches.
What is Spam?
The meat product became a staple for troops serving in World War II, and its popularity spread across the globe.
This seaside thriller directed by Steven Spielberg was released on June 20, 1975.
What is Jaws?
It was based on a novel by Peter Benchley and starred Roy Scheider and Richard Dreyfuss.
In 1989, this company released its now-iconic Game Boy, a handheld video gaming device.
What is Nintendo?
One of the earliest (and best-selling) Game Boy games was Tetris
This government department began operating on May 4, 1980. The first part of the department’s mission statement is to “Strengthen the Federal commitment to assuring access to equal educational opportunity for every individual.”
What is the Department of Education?
It was established by Congress after the Department of Education Organization Act was signed into law by President Carter.
This tennis great gained fame as the first Swiss man to win a Grand Slam singles title.
Who is Roger Federer?
Born August 8, 1981, he has been a top tennis player since the age of 11 and holds an incredible 20 Grand Slam singles titles.
Sales of this donut-shaped cake pan soared in the late 1960s and early ’70s, after the “Tunnel of Fudge” cake recipe won second place in the 1966 Pillsbury Bake-Off.
What is the Bundt pan? The pan was invented in the 1950s, but sales were dismal until Ella Helfrich devised her Tunnel of Fudge recipe using a Bundt pan.
On January 12, 1975, this team lost Super Bowl IX to the Pittsburgh Steelers
Who are the Minnesota Vikings?
This game was the first Super Bowl win for the Steelers, who were considered the underdogs.
On December 2, 1982, a dentist named Barney Clark became the first person to receive the Jarvik 7, a permanent replacement for this internal organ.
What is the heart? The Jarvik 7 represented a huge step forward in artificial heart technology. Today, artificial hearts can support a patient for months or even years.
This iconic snap-closure notebook was launched in 1978 by Mead and became popular for its ability to store papers securely inside.
What is the Trapper Keeper?
The notebooks sold for under $5 and remained popular with students throughout the 1980s, when they changed to a more practical Velcro closure.
This star of films such as Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Mystic River was born on August 17, 1960, in California
Who is Sean Penn?
The actor has won two Oscars for his roles in Milk and Mystic River.