Music Mania!
What was the name of Elvis Presley's infamous estate located in Memphis, TN?
Graceland
What is the name of the woman who refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955?
Rosa Parks
Ward and June were two main characters from what famous TV show of the late 50s and early 60s?
A) Adventures of Superman; B) Leave it to Beaver; C) Gun Smoke; D) The Donna Reed Show
B) Leave it to Beaver
What restaurant has been given the nickname of "The Golden Arches"?
McDonalds.
What do fire escapes, laser printers, bulletproof vests and windshield wipers have in common?
A) They were all invented by people of color; B) The ideas for all of these were thought of by children; C) They were all created by the same person; D) They were all invented by women.
D) They were all invented by women.
Tony Bennett had a 1951 Number 1 hit with the song "Cold, cold ____"?
Heart
In 1957, Russia launched the world’s first satellite into orbit. What was it called?
This iconic satellite was named Sputnik.
Which rising young star from the movie Rebel Without a Cause died in an automobile accident in 1955?
James Dean
What is the National Dish of America?
Hamburger
What did the U.S. Postal Service add in 1963 that is now an important part of sending mail?
Zip codes
Who wrote the "Star Spangled Banner"?
A) Johnny Bernette; B) Sam Cooke; C) Francis Scott-Key; D) Eddie Cochran
C) Francis Scott-Key
Which president resigned in 1974 over the Watergate scandal?
Richard Nixon
In which film did Humphrey Bogart say, "We'll always have Paris?"
Casablanca
What was the first food eaten in space?
A) Grapes; B) Almonds; C) Fid Newtons; D) Applesauce
D) Applesauce
Which blood type is known as the universal donor?
O-negative
Which famous singer of the 40s and 50s had the nickname 'Ol' Blue Eyes'?
Frank Sinatra
Who was the first woman to make a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean?
Amelia Earhart
What are the names of the Three Stooges?
Moe, Larry and Curly
Which is the only edible food that never goes bad?
Honey
From 1948 to 1971, a popular variety show was a hit on television. It remained on the air for more than two decades. Who hosted this show?
This popular show was hosted by Ed Sullivan.
What year did the Beatles officially disband?
A) 1951; B) 1961; C) 1971; D) 1981
C) 1971
Which year did WWII end?
1945
(WW2 lasted from 1939-1945).
Which actress, whose career spanned from the 30s to the 80s, has won the most Academy Awards?
Katharine Hepburn with 4 wins and 12 nominations
Which of the following foods is part of the rose family?
A) Raspberries; B) Strawberries; B) Apples; C) Watermelon
A) Raspberries
What disease did Dr. Jonas Salk create a vaccine for in 1952?
In 1952, the polio vaccine was created.