1950s
Which U.S. state became the 50th state in 1959?
Which famous civil rights leader gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What is the name of Dorothy’s dog in The Wizard of Oz?
Toto
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo Da Vinci
In baseball, during what inning is “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” traditionally sung?
7th inning stretch
Dr. Jonas Salk created a successful vaccine for which disease in 1952?
Polio
Which U.S. president was assassinated in 1963?
John F Kennedy
Who directed the iconic 1960 movie Psycho?
Alfred Hitchcock
Who composed the music for The Nutcracker?
Tchaikovsky
How many miles is a marathon?
26.2
Which 1950's celebrity's real name is Norma Jean?
Marilyn Monroe
What popular music festival took place in 1969?
Woodstock
In which classic movie does Humphrey Bogart deliver the iconic line, “Here’s looking at you, kid”?
Casablanca
Which artist painted The Starry Night?
Vincent Van Gogh
How many rings are there in the Olympic logo?
5
Which doll was introduced in 1959 and later became a cultural icon?
Barbie
In what year did Neil Armstrong become the first man to walk on the moon?
1969
“Well, nobody’s perfect,” is the final line from which 1959 classic starring Marilyn Monroe?”
Some like it hot
Which artist is famous for his “Campbell’s Soup Can” artwork from the 1960s?
Andy Warhol
What is it called when a bowler makes 3 strikes in a row?
Which American actress became a princess after marrying the prince of Monaco in 1956?
Grace Kelly
During the 1960s, rock bands from England became very popular. What was the nickname given to this phenomenon?
The British Invasion
What was the first feature-length animated movie ever released?
Snow white and the 7 dwarfs
What novel begins with the line, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”?
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
In what sport would you hear terms like “bogey” and “birdie”?
Golf