1980s
In 1980, this southern African nation gained independence from the UK, becoming this end-of-the-alphabet republic instead.
What is Zimbabwe?
Han Solo's best friend.
Who is Chewbacca?
McDonald's signature burger.
What is the Big Mac?
Cinco de Mayo translates to this in English.
What is the 5th of May?
The Windy City is the nickname for this U.S. city.
What is Chicago?
On May 18, 1980, this volcano in Washington state erupted, causing devastation.
What is Mount St. Helens?
He is the filmmaker for the Star Wars franchise.
Who is George Lucas?
The musical era ushered in on the heels of the Great Depression.
What is big band?
True/False. Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico's Independence day.
What is false? It celebrates Mexico's victory in the Battle of Puebla.
The city is known for this type of pizza.
What is deep dish?
In January 1981, this nation released 52 U.S. hostages from Tehran.
What is Iran?
Star Wars day occurs on this day in May.
What is May 4th?
"The Big Board"
What is the New York Stock Exchange, or NYSE?
True/False. Cinco de Mayo is a federal holiday in Mexico.
What is false?
This section of Michigan Avenue is known for its opulence.
What is the Magnificent Mile?
In October 1981, President Anwar Sadat of this nation was assassinated.
What is Egypt?
The person who became Darth Vader.
Who is Anakin Skywalker?
"Big Sky Country"
What is Montana?
The Mexican style of music involves brass and string instruments.
What is mariachi music?
The city's tallest building, Willis Tower, used to be called by this name.
What is Sears Tower?
A one-week conflict in 1983 saw U.S. troops invade this Caribbean island to counter political threats to American residents.
What is Grenada?
Samuel L. Jackson specifically requested this color lightsaber for his character Mace Windu.
What is purple?
Tennessee Williams play featuring Big Daddy.
What is a Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
Cinco de Mayo was first celebrated in this state.
A. Texas B. California C. Virginia
What is California?
This comedy venue has produced more than 30 Saturday Night Live (SNL) performers.
What is Second City?
The 1984 Winter Olympics were held in this nation.
What is Yugoslavia?
The character that was almost played by a monkey.
Who is Yoda?
A big marine animal; also a euphemism for high rollers.
What is a whale?
The president that created the Good Neighbor Policy helped commercialize Cinco de Mayo.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
The older of the city's two Major League Baseball (MLB) teams play at this stadium.
What is Wrigley Field?