American History
John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963 in what U.S. city?
Dallas
On January 11, 1964, the surgeon general reported that this causes lung cancer in men.
Smoking
Which was took place in the 1960s?
The Vietnam War
This sitcom was a popular television comedy in the 1950s. The lead character was a woman who used physical comedy and later became the first woman to run a major television studio.
I Love Lucy!
What is a "flick"?
What popular amusement park opened its doors in Anaheim, California in 1955?
Disneyland
After years of working to find a cure, scientists developed the first successful vaccination for what disease in 1952?
Polio
What all-time great boxer once went by the name Cassius Clay?
Muhammad Ali
The Cleaver family became a household name in the late 1950s as part of what popular television show that presented an idealized version of American life in the 1950s?
Leave it to Beaver
A hippie
The Soviet Union launched the satellite Sputnik into space in 1957. The US government feared trailing the Russians in what was called the Space Race. As a result, the US government formed what agency in 1958?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
The ultimate source of energy for most renewable energy systems is what?
Which famous festival took place at the end of the 1960s?
Woodstock
What was Walt Disney’s first animated feature film?
Snow White
Who coined the word 'hello' and introduced it as the proper way to answer a telephone call?
Thomas Edison
What was the nickname given to the women who worked in the USA’s war production plants during W.W.II?
Rosie, the riveter
In 1962 the Philips Company of the Netherlands invented and released this invention made from high-quality polyester 1/8-inch tape produced by BASF.
Audio Cassette
In 1962, this company opened its first store.
Walmart
This actress won an Academy Award for Best Actress in 1964 for her portrayal of Mary Poppins.
Julia Andrews
Named after a senator from Wisconsin, what is the name of the practice of making false accusations, spreading the fear of communism, and intensifying public censorship?
McCarthyism
President John F. Kennedy issues an executive order establishing this organization that aims to disseminate good will and practical knowledge by enlisting volunteers, most under age 30, to two-year terms of service.
Peace Corps
Nest
Which huge band made its U.S. debut in 1964?
The Beatles
A film was created by the United States Civil Defense Administration and shown in schools as a public awareness campaign concerning safety precautions during a nuclear attack. The film follows a cartoon turtle and also has a catchy jingle. What is the name of that film?
Duck and Cover
These are springy projections mounted on a car to let a driver know she’s getting close to the curb. Important in the days of whitewall tires.