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Morticia is the matriarch of this “mysterious and spooky” television family.
Who are the Addams family? The original The Addams Family ran from 1964 to 1966 and has been remade several times, including a 2019 movie.
) The revived iteration of Jeopardy! first aired in 1984 with this Canadian-born man as host.
Who is Alex Trebek? He started his television career as a Canadian newscaster before moving on to host such game shows as Reach for the Top and, of course, Jeopardy!
This swirly psychedelic pattern was popular throughout the 1970s and is often associated with hippie culture.
What is tie-dye? This method of dyeing clothing with swirled colors dates back as many as 4,000 years in South Asia and gained widespread popularity during the 1960s and 1970s.
On April 21, 1962, this “out of this world” Seattle landmark opened at the World’s Fair.
What is the Space Needle? The opening was visited by many celebrities, including Elvis Presley, Walter Cronkite, and Neil Armstrong.
This decades-long conflict ended in 1975 following the fall of Saigon
What is the Vietnam War? The conflict came to an end with the formal reunification of North and South Vietnam. An estimated 58,220 Americans lost their lives in the war.
Barbara Billingsley portrays mom June Cleaver in this 1960s family comedy
What is Leave It to Beaver? Jerry Mathers plays Theodore “Beaver” Cleaver. Did you know the show premiered on October 4, 1957, the same day satellite Sputnik was launched?
This skyscraping Canadian landmark in Toronto was completed on April 2, 1975.
What is the CN Tower? The tower held the honor of world’s tallest free-standing structure for over 30 years.
Sonny and Cher were known for wearing this wide-legged style of jeans, sometimes called flares.
What are bell-bottoms? First worn by early 19th-century sailors, bell-bottom pants passed from function to fashion as many 1970s icons sported the look.
This Mission: Impossible and Risky Business star was born on July 3, 1962, in New York
Who is Tom Cruise? Did you know his birth name is actually Thomas Cruise Mapother IV or that he once enrolled in a seminary?
The Cold War was a decades-long conflict between the U.S. and this other nation, as well as their allies.
What is the Soviet Union? The conflict lasted from 1946 until 1991; important events include the 1960 U-2 Incident, the 1979–1989 Soviet-Afghan War, and the Space Race of the 1960s.
Jean Stapleton stars alongside Carroll O’Connor as the mom and dad on this ’70s sitcom.
What is All in the Family? The groundbreaking sitcom is known for discussing important social issues
In the winter of 1988, Calgary, in Alberta, Canada, hosted this international sporting event that includes such events as figure skating and skiing.
What are the Winter Olympics? One highlight of the games was watching Michael Edwards (Eddie the Eagle) compete for Great Britain.
) Lovers of 1970s disco music often sported these shoes, which made the wearer look significantly taller.
What are platform shoes? Although platform-style shoes can be traced back to ancient Egypt, it was 1970s disco culture that made the high-heeled shoes iconic.
John Glenn became the first American to do this on February 20, 1962.
What is orbit Earth? Glenn became a national hero following the mission, during which he circled the globe three times.
Construction of this dividing line began on August 13, 1961; it was torn down on November 9, 1989.
What is the Berlin Wall? The structure separated East and West Germany for over 20 years, and its fall began the process of German reunification.
Elizabeth Montgomery plays “charming” mom Samantha on this sitcom
What is Bewitched? Agnes Moorehead plays her mother, Endora. Characters Samantha and Darrin welcomed daughter Tabitha in a much-anticipated episode in 1966.
In 1970, Canada revised its election rules and made this the voting age
What is 18? The 1970 revision to the Canada Elections Act also provided advance voting to persons with disabilities.
This actress and fashion icon was known during the 1970s for sporting fully crocheted outfits and short shorts, as well as her 1976 marriage to John Warner.
Who is Elizabeth Taylor? The violet-eyed beauty starred in such films as Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Cleopatra.
This Canadian actor was born on January 17, 1962, and went on to star in The Truman Show and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
Who is Jim Carrey? He got his showbiz start as the opening act for Buddy Hackett and Rodney Dangerfield.
These two men took “one small step” on July 20, 1969; Michael Collins manned the command module.
Who are Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin? Around half a billion people tuned in to watch the historic moon landing. The crew safely landed back on Earth on July 24.
Irene Ryan plays family matriarch “Granny” Daisy Moses on this show about a family making a big move
What is The Beverly Hillbillies? This show rose to a No. 1 chart position faster than any show in television history—within three weeks of its debut.
This singer of “My Heart Will Go On” was born in a small town in Quebec in 1968.
Who is Celine Dion? The singing legend shared a passion for music with her whole family; she even wrote her first song at the age of 12.
This minimalistic designer rose to popularity during the 1970s, creating such iconic pieces as Bianca Jagger’s red sequin dress and Jackie Kennedy’s pillbox hat.
Who is Halston? The somewhat mysterious designer was portrayed by Ewan McGregor in a 2021 television miniseries.
This October 1962 event lasted 13 tense days and resulted in the signing of the Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty on July 25, 1963.
: What is the Cuban Missile Crisis? This political and military standoff over nuclear weapons included a naval blockade of Cuba by American ships.
Called “the week that changed the world,” President Nixon became the first U.S. president to visit this nation.
What is (the People’s Republic of) China? This eight-day historic visit in 1972 was the first step to building a relationship between the two nations.