TV Shows
This popular sitcom, featuring a talking horse, aired from 1961 to 1966.
Mister Ed
In 1492, this explorer reached the Americas, opening up the New World to European exploration.
Christopher Columbus
This British rock band, known for hits like "Satisfaction" and "Paint It Black," became icons of the 1960s and beyond.
The Rolling Stones
This planet is known as the "Red Planet" due to its reddish appearance, caused by iron oxide on its surface.
Mars
This Olympic sprinter from Jamaica holds the world record for both the 100m and 200m, often considered the fastest man in history.
Usain Bolt
This long-running quiz show, hosted by Jack Barry, first aired in 1956 but became iconic in the 60s.
21
The Battle of Normandy, also known as D-Day, took place on this date in 1944, marking a turning point in World War II.
June 6th, 1944
This folk singer, known for songs like "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are a-Changin'," became an influential voice of the 1960s counterculture.
Bob Dylan
The human skeleton is made up of 206 bones. This is the longest bone in the human body.
Femur
This legendary baseball player, known as "The Sultan of Swat," set a career home run record that stood for decades.
Babe Ruth
This western TV series featured characters like Marshall Dillon and Miss Kitty, set in Dodge City.
Gunsmoke
This document, signed in 1215, limited the powers of the English king and is considered one of the first steps toward constitutional law.
Magna Carta
This American pop singer, known for songs like "Pretty Woman" and "Only the Lonely," was one of the biggest stars of the 1960s.
Roy Orbison
This unit of measurement is used to measure the frequency of sound waves.
Hertz
This basketball player, known as "His Airness," is widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time, winning six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls.
Michael Jordan
This animated family show created by Hanna-Barbera followed a family of prehistoric characters and their pet dinosaur.
The Flintstones
This African nation became the first to gain independence from colonial rule in 1957.
Ghana
This rock 'n' roll legend, famous for hits like "Great Balls of Fire" and "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," was known for his wild piano performances.
Jerry Lee Lewis
This vitamin, which is found in foods like oranges and is essential for healthy skin, bones, and immune function, is also known as ascorbic acid.
Vitamin C
This tennis star from Switzerland holds the record for most Wimbledon singles titles, with eight victories in the prestigious tournament.
Roger Federer
This spy series, starring David McCallum and Robert Vaughn, became a hit in the 60s.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
The United States dropped atomic bombs on these two Japanese cities, leading to the end of World War II.
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
This influential blues guitarist, famous for songs like "Sweet Home Chicago," is often called the "King of Blues."
B. B. King
This part of the brain controls balance and coordination, and its name means "little brain" in Latin.
Cerebellum
This legendary golfer, known for his "swing," became a global ambassador for the sport and won 18 major championships.
Arnold Palmer