Trivia from the 40s
What iconic animated character made their first appearance in the 1940 Disney movie, "Fantasia" ?
Mickey Mouse (in the Sorcerer's Apprentice" segment
Which iconic actress starred in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" in 1961?
Audrey Hepburn
Which singer was nicknamed "The King of Rock and Roll" and became a global sensation in the 1950s?
Elvis Presley
What year did the United States declare independence from Great Britain?
1776
What television series featured Lucy Ricardo and aired in the 1950s?
I Love Lucy
What year did the United States officially end World War 2?
1941
What animated Disney film released in 1967 and has the song "The Bare Necessities" ?
The Jungle Book
Which "Queen of R&B" and doo-wop singer is known for hits like "At Last"
Etta James
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What movie won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1940 and is still famous today?
Gone with the Wind
Who was the U.S Presidents for most of the 1940s?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Which 1969 film starred Paul Newman and Robert Redford as two outlaws on the run?
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Which British band, led by singers John Lennon and Paul McCartney, dominated the 1960s music scene?
The Beatles
Who was the first President of the United States
George Washington
What was the name of the car introduced by Ford in 1955 that became iconic for its design?
The Ford Thunderbird
What famous song by Bing Crosby became the best-selling single of all time after its release in 1942?
White Christmas
Which 1964 Disney Film featured Julie Andrews as a magical nanny?
Mary Poppins
What pop icon rose to fame in the 1970s with hits like "I will always love you" & "Jolene"
Dolly Parton
What was the name of the ship that brought the pilgrims to America in 1620?
The Mayflower
What was the cost of a first class postage stamp in 1950?
3 cents
In 1941, which superhero made her comic book debut in "All Star Comics #8"
Wonder Woman
Which 1965 musical film, starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, featured the songs, "Do-Re-Mi" and "My Favorite Things"
The Sound of Music
What iconic 1970s singer-songwriter released "Rocketman" and "Your Song"
Sir Elton John
What was the stock market crash of 1929 called, marking the start of the great Depression?
Black Tuesday
What football team won the first Super Bowl in 1967?
The Green Bay Packers