Banned in '55
This now-ubiquitous toy was banned in Japan in the 1950's because authorities feared it encouraged "loose hips"
What is the hula hoop?
This artist’s 1983 song “Billie Jean” was a #1 hit
Who is Michael Jackson?
What is Gaye?
Before she was America’s sweetheart, this comedian played a cranky schemer named Sue Ann Nivens on The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Who is Betty White?
The first Barbie doll came before, in, or after 1955?
After (1959)
Women in some U.S. states still needed this to open a bank account or get a mortgage in 1955
What is a husband signature?
This 1965 song by The Beatles topped the charts the same year.
What is “Help!”?
This city holds the childhood home of our loving Grandma
What is Tempe Arizona?
This sci-fi series from the late ’60s only lasted three seasons but spawned dozens of spinoffs and reboots
What is Star Trek?
Velcro was patented before, in, or after 1955?
In 1955
In 1955, it was illegal to buy this kind of record in Boston if it was considered “suggestive” — even though it topped charts.
What is rock and roll?
This 1957 hit by Elvis Presley was his first #1 on the Billboard pop chart and is often credited with helping to bring rock and roll into mainstream America.
What is "Jailhouse Rock"
This day of the week was the day the Marji was born
What is Monday?
In 1955, this variety show debuted and became a launching pad for stars like Carol Burnett and Tim Conway, running for over 20 years.
What is "The Garry Moore Show"?
Color TV broadcasts began before, in, or after 1955?
Before (1954)
In 1955, it was still illegal in the U.S. to teach this scientific theory in several states.
What is Evolution?
This 1985 charity single, featuring dozens of famous musicians, reached #1 in the U.S. and U.K. to raise money for famine relief in Africa.
What is "We Are the World"?
This was Grandmas first Job
What is A&W Root Beer?
This 1950s TV western about a heroic gunslinger was one of the first series to feature a spin-off, making it TV’s earliest “shared universe.”
What is "Gunsmoke"?
The Soviet Union launched Sputnik before, in, or after 1955?
After (1957)
Interracial marriage was still illegal in over 20 U.S. states in 1955. It wasn’t fully overturned until this Supreme Court case in 1967
What is Loving v Virginia?
In 1968, this song became the longest #1 hit by the Beatles and was Paul McCartney’s first songwriting credit for the band.
What is "Hey Jude"?
Grandma was this age when her first grandbaby was born
What is 45?
The TV show Twin Peaks blew minds in 1990, and it was filmed in this city
What is North Bend, WA?
Ray Kroc bought McDonald's and opened the first franchised location before, in, or after 1955?
In 1955