1945 Trivia
The average home cost this much in 1945.
What is $4,600?
Grandma was this age when she got her first haircut.
What is 16 years old?
What Bible verse did Grandma prompt us to say before we left the house?
What is 3rd John 4?
The next time this food-and-thanks-filled holiday will be celebrated on November 24th will be 2022.
What is Thanksgiving?
With our Grandma's adventurous spirit and knack for languages, this Lemhi Shoshone woman translated and served as an ambassador allowing for the exploration of the Louisiana Territory with Lewis and Clark.
Who was Sacagawea?
The 33rd President of the United States was sworn into office on April 12, 1045.
Who was Harry S. Truman?
This is what Grandma learned to do in a cow pasture.
What is drive a stick shift?
This was Grandma's hourly rate at one of her jobs before she married Grandpa.
What was $1 per hour?
This iconic island was discovered just off the coast of Southern California in 1602.
What is Catalina Island?
Known as the “Mother of Modern Physics”, this grandmother was a pioneer in the study of radioactivity.
Who was Marie Curie?
Formal surrender documents were signed ending the 2nd World War on September 2, 1945 aboard this battleship, often described as the most famous battleship ever built.
What was the USS Missouri?
Name 2 of the 4 jobs Grandma had before she married Grandpa.
dime store, book mobile, nurse's aide at a hospital, admitting clerk at a different hospital, librarian
Name the cities Grandma has lived in. Bonus: name the one was she born in!
What are Blue Jay, Palm Desert, Warrensville Heights, Shaker Heights, Westlake, Lapeer, Detroit, Flint, Indianapolis, Traverse City, Troy, Fraser, Beachwood?
This famous horse story written by Anna Sewell was published on November 24, 1877.
What is Black Beauty?
While many grandmothers tell stories to their grandchildren, you wouldn't want this grandmother to tell your children her bone-chilling story titled Frankenstein.
Who was Mary Shelley?
Paving the way for this common kitchen appliance, Percy Spencer accidentally discovers a new way to heat food in 1945.
What is the microwave?
Grandma has visited 21 different countries around the world. Name them!
What are Canada, England, France, Spain, Germany, South Africa, Honduras, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Japan, Italy, Israel, Mexico, Netherlands, Belgium, Finland, Russia, Norway, Denmark, Zambia, China?
Always an adventurer, Grandma went on an expedition to find these in 2004.
What are dinosaur bones?
On November 24, 1963, the first live murder was shown on American television (oops!) when Jack Ruby shot and killed this suspected assassin.
Who was Lee Harvey Oswald?
We all know grandmas are smart, so it shouldn't surprise you that this grandmother did extensive work on Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine by writing and publishing the first algorithm that was meant to be used by a computer.
Who was Ada Lovelace?
This football team defeated the Washington Redskins 15-14 in Cleveland, Ohio to win the NFL Championship in 1945!
Who were the Cleveland Rams?
This candy bar is Grandma's favorite.
What is a Bun Bar?
Patty was the name of....
November 24th recognizes this tiny silver little fish. They may not swim right up to your plate, but they sure do pack in the flavor. At least that's how Google describes them!
What is a sardine and National Sardines Day?
This Grandma is our favorite! She loves us unconditionally, always finds ways to make us feel special, and feeds us delicious food every time we see her! We hope she knows how much she is loved every single day, but especially on her birthday!
Who is Grandma Tucker?