U.S. State Nicknames
The Beehive State
Utah
Who was the charismatic and handsome democratic candidate who became president of the United States on January 20th, 1961?
John F. Kennedy
This mouse made his film debut in 1928s “Steamboat Willie”, an animated short film.
Mickey Mouse
This artist painted the fresco ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
Michaelangelo
The Last Frontier
Alaska
After John F. Kennedy’s assassination who took presidential office?
Lyndon B. Johnson
What is the title of this 1962 spy movie series, originally starring Sean Connery?
James Bond (Dr. No)
Who was the famous chef, author, and television personality, that made French cuisine accessible to American audiences?
Julia Child
The First State
Delaware
Which amendment ended prohibition for good?
21st Amendment
What was the name of the actor who is remembered for starring in “Rebel Without a Cause” in 1955?
James Dean
This African American activist was the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.
Martin Luther King Jr.
The Land of Enchantment
New Mexico
In October 1962, leaders of the U.S. and the Soviet Union engaged in a tense, 13-day political and military standoff over the Soviet installation of nuclear missiles on Cuba. What was this event called?
The Cuban Missile Crisis
What is the title of this very successful 1984 martial arts film, which was originally a DC Comics superhero name?
The Karate Kid
What is the name of the 1960 Harper Lee novel that won a Pulitzer- Prize?
To Kill a Mockingbird
The Yellowhammer State
Alabama
On April 17th, 1961, this CIA-backed failed mission, meant to push Cuban leader Fidel Castro from power, was a complete failure. What was this event called?
The Bay of Pigs Invasion
What is the title of this 1959 American religious film, starring Charlton Heston, which won 11 Oscars, including Best Picture?
Ben-Hur
Who is the first company to manufacture a handheld mobile phone?
Motorola