1960's
In the 1960s, what was the conflict between the US and the Soviet Union called?
The Cold War
What president was assassinated in November of 1963?
JFK
Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee!
Mohammad Ali
In 1973, Congress passed a law allowing citizens to elect a mayor and a city council for this capital city for the first time.
Washington, DC
What was the name of the talking doll first seen in television commercials in 1960?
Chatty Cathy
What was the movie starring Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison that won an Oscar in 1965?
My Fair Lady
Who said, "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country"
JFK
"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
Neil Armstrong
On April 15, 1983, the first Disney park outside of the US, opened its gates in this capital city in Japan.
Tokyo
On January 1, 1974, Lee MacPhail took over as the president of this baseball organization, succeeding Joe Cronin.
The American League (AL)
What diaper brand was launched by Proctor and Gamble in the 1960's?
Pampers
How many seasons are there through out the year in the Northern Hemisphere?
4
"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."
Martin Luther King Jr.
Sir Laurence Olivier opened the National Theatre Company in 1963 in this English capital city.
London
This actress with a rhyming name is known for her role as Bonnie Parker in 1967's Bonnie and Clyde.
Faye Dunaway
What famous English band arrived in America in February of 1964?
The Beatles
Police cars have lights that flash what 2 colors?
red and blue
"You have to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well do ya punk?"
Extra credit if both actor and character are named.
Clint Eastwood/ Dirty Harry
On April 21, 1960, this planned city became the capitol of Brazil.
Brasilia
In 1970, we learned that Mr. Brown Can ____! Can You? Dr. Seuss learned his love of rhyming from his mother.
Moo
What dance craze was started by Chubby Checkers and popular in the 1960's?
The Twist
Isaac Singer's name is synonymous with the invention of what machine?
sewing machine
From a brochure at his 1968 art exhibition in Sweeden: "In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes."
Andy Warhol
The 1984 Olympic games were held in this capital of Bosnia and Herzegovinia.
Sarajevo
Picasso's painting Guernica was displayed in this Spanish capital in 1981 to celebrate his 100th birthday.
Madrid