1955 Events
Who was the President of the United States in 1955?
Dwight D. Eisenhower (January 20, 1953 – January 20, 1961)
What famous artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel shown to the public for the first time in 1512?
Michelangelo
What was the name of the city/state that Ma and D met?
Statesville, NC
Feed me and I live, give me a drink and I die. What am I?
Fire
October 16, 1982
When is Ma and D's anniversary?
Who was arrested in 1955 for refusing to give up her seat, which started the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
Rosa Parks
Which US President was the first to move into the White House in 1800?
John Adams
20
What has 13 hearts but no other organs?
A deck of cards
June 7, 1932
When is Nana's birthday?
Which animated Disney film was the biggest box-office movie in 1955?
Lady and the Tramp
Which city/state did the first medical school for women open in 1848?
Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Female Medical School was founded by Samuel Gregory with just twelve students.
What was ma's first job out of college?
Accountant at International Paper
I have two hands, but I can not scratch myself. What am I?
A clock
September 12, 2024
When is little T's birthday?
Who won the 1955 World Series?
The Brooklyn Dodgers won, beating the New York Yankees (4 games to 3)
What political and economic union was established in 1993 as a result of the Maastricht Treaty? (this agreement introduced the euro, and common foreign & security policies)
The European Union
What is the name of the church where ma had her first communion and confirmation?
Church of St. Joseph of the Palisades
With pointed fangs I sit and wait; with piercing force I crunch out fate; grabbing victims, proclaiming might; physically joining with a single bite. What am I?
A stapler
June 5, 2025
When is little Ben's birthday?
What kitchen appliance was first introduced for home use in 1955, a 150-pound wall unit costing $1,300?
Microwave Oven
Which British act imposed the first direct tax on American colonists for all printed materials in 1765? ("no taxation without representation")
The Stamp Act
Which church did Ma and D get married at?
Our Lady of Libera Roman Catholic Church
What has wheels and flies, but is not an aircraft?
A garbage truck
May 1, 2026
BABY GIRL DODD!
WE'RE 14 WEEKS PREGNANT!