Retro Recipes
This powdered gelatin product was a mainstay of 1960s aspics, like the iconic Perfection Salad.
What is Jell-O?
The 1964 edition of The Joy of Cooking devoted an entire chapter to Jell-O salads, but the popularity of gelatin aspics declined by the mid-1970s.
In 1962, this president presented his “Special Message on Education” to Congress, proposing financial aid for children who are disabled, illiterate adults, and other improvements.
Who is John F. Kennedy?
In the message, he said that “expanding and improving the educational opportunities of all our people” was the most important task for the nation.
This camera company produced its first disposable cameras in 1987.
What is Kodak?
The camera was designed for tourists who wanted to take vacation photos, but it had widespread appeal due to its convenience and affordability
On April 4, 1975, this company was co-founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen.
What is Microsoft?
The company is still around today and helped popularize personal computers during the 1980s and ’90s.
What plant is mentioned in the song “High Hopes,” made popular by Frank Sinatra?
The rubber tree plant.
Ficus elastica (rubber tree plant) is native to Southeast Asia but is widely grown as a house plant. The sap it produces can be made into latex rubber, but it is not commercially produced for this.
This ooey-gooey, dippable cheese became a popular favorite after it was featured in the Switzerland exhibit of the 1964 New York World’s Fair.
What is fondue?
The Swiss traditionally eat this treat with crusty bread and a side of wine or tea.
This mathematics curriculum of the late 1960s and early ’70s focused on abstract theory.
What is new math?
The space race prompted Americans to reexamine how math was taught, and the concept of new math was born. However, by the late 1970s, math classrooms were returning to more traditional curricula.
Apple first introduced this computer in 1984 and changed the future of personal computing for good.
What is the Macintosh?
Mac computers are still popular today, but they look little like the original clunky and low-resolution Macintosh.
On April 30, 1975, the conflict in this country came to an end after decades of fighting.
What is Vietnam?
North and South Vietnam were reunited after the fall of Saigon in 1975.
What type of long-length hairstyle involves interweaving three or more strands of hair?
Braids.
There are many styles of braids. Basic techniques include the plain braid, French, Dutch, fishtail, and milkmaid. Some cultures use specific types to depict which tribe or country they belong to and commonly include block, cornrow, or micro braids.
During the 1960s, Swedish meatballs became a wildly popular appetizer, and the most popular gravy choice was this canned soup.
What is cream of mushroom?
During the 1960s, Scandinavian design and food were very popular in America.
On August 18, 1963, James Meredith became the first Black person to earn a bachelor’s degree from this university, also called “Ole Miss.”
What is the University of Mississippi?
After graduating, he subsequently earned a law degree. He is remembered as a civil rights activist and politician.
This portable music player from Sony was first introduced in June 1980, meaning people could take a stereo with them anywhere.
What is the Walkman?
This battery-operated personal cassette player remained popular throughout the decade, with the company branching out into CDs and MP3s as well.
In 1975, she became the first woman elected to lead Britain’s Conservative Party.
Who is Margaret Thatcher?
She replaced Edward Heath as the leader of the Conservative Party and earned herself the nickname “The Iron Lady.”
The goal of what childhood game is to be the first person to reach the designated “traffic cop” without getting caught moving?
Red Light, Green Light.
When the traffic cop turns away from the players and says “green light,” everyone moves toward the cop. When the cop says “red light” and turns toward the group, if a player is caught still moving, they must go back to the start and try again.
This Hormel canned meat product gained popularity during the 1960s as a breakfast side dish and in sandwiches.
What is Spam?
The meat product became a staple for troops serving in World War II, and its popularity spread across the globe.
In April 1965, this president passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), authorizing funding for educational programs, free lunches, and special education.
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?
The ESEA was an integral part of Johnson’s War on Poverty and was intended to provide a high-quality education for all Americans.
On December 2, 1982, a dentist named Barney Clark became the first person to receive the Jarvik 7, a permanent replacement for this internal organ.
What is the heart?
The Jarvik 7 represented a huge step forward in artificial heart technology. Today, artificial hearts can support a patient for months or even years.
This seaside thriller directed by Steven Spielberg was released on June 20, 1975.
What is Jaws?
It was based on a novel by Peter Benchley and starred Roy Scheider and Richard Dreyfuss.
What canned seafood company became a household name after using the advertising jingle “Ask any mermaid you happen to see, ‘What’s the best tuna?’ (Brand name here)!”?
Chicken of the Sea.
The company first used the brand name in 1930. The mascot mermaid made her debut in 1952, but she wasn’t named Catalina until 2014. The catchy jingle came out in 1960.
Throughout the 1960s and ’70s, this two-ingredient appetizer made from Lipton soup mix remained popular. It was sometimes called “California Dip.”
What is Lipton Onion Soup Dip?
The surge in Lipton sales led the company to sponsor Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts as a way to advertise their “California Dip.”
This government department began operating on May 4, 1980. The first part of the department’s mission statement is to “Strengthen the Federal commitment to assuring access to equal educational opportunity for every individual.”
What is the Department of Education?
It was established by Congress after the Department of Education Organization Act was signed into law by President Carter.
In 1987, a disposable version of this alternative to eyeglasses was invented, a revolutionary concept at the time.
What are contact lenses?
Previous to disposable lenses, contact wearers had to carefully clean and maintain their lenses, and misplacing a lens was a costly mistake.
This athlete became the first Black man to win Wimbledon in July 1975.
Who is Arthur Ashe?
He won over 50 tournaments in his career and is remembered as a courageous legend; the U.S. Open’s home court is even named in his honor.
What planet has the “Great Red Spot”?
Jupiter.
The Great Red Spot is a massive anticyclonic storm that has been raging nonstop since continuous observation started in 1879. At its largest, the size of the Great Red Spot was three times Earth’s diameter.