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Livin' it up in 1969
More Mr and Mrs Henke!
100
What day were Robert Henke and Elizabeth Weingaertner married?
December 20th
100
This popular children's television show, starring Jim Henson's muppets, debuted this year. What was it (its still on t.v.)?
- Sesame Street
-The Flinstones
-Aquaman
What is Sesame Street?
100
He had a major impact on world events in 1969. Who was sworn in as U.S. president that year?
-Richard Nixon
-Lyndon B. Johnson
- Gerald Ford
-George Washington
Richard Nixon, 37th president of the United States from 1969-1974
100
What was the name of the music festival that started this year...It was completely free!!?
- Monterey Pop Festival
- Austin City Limits Music Festival
- Woodstock
Woodstock attracts more than 350,000 rock n’ roll fans to a farm in upstate New York. Jimi Hendrix, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, and The Who are among the artists that performed.
100
What state did Grandma and Grandpa move to shortly after their wedding?
-Florida
-Texas
-Trick question, they stayed in Missouri
They moved to Houston, TX. Grandpa was transferred there while working for Shell Oil Company.
200
What city and state were Grandma and Grandpa married?
St. Louis, Missouri
200
What famous cartoon dog had his debut in 1969?
Scooby Doo
200
Which band recorded Abbey Road, their final album together?
200
What was the approximate cost of one gallon of gas?
-$0.65
-$0.50
-$1.00
-$0.35
$0.35 per gallon
200
Where did Grandma and Grandpa honeymoon after their wedding?
Nassau, Bahamas
300
What year were Grandma and Grandpa married?
1969
300
It jump-started a subculture. Which popular TV show ended in 1969?
-Star Trek
-Gilligan's Island
-Peppa Pig
-All in the Family
Star Trek
300
Which three American Astronauts traveled to the moon for the first time.
-Armstrong, Aldrin, Collins
-Armstrong, Aldrin, Charles
-Neilson, Edwards, Charles
Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin
Apollo 11
300
What was the average cost of a home in 1969
-$40,300
-$15,550
-$85,525
$15,550
300
How many wedding ceremonies did Grandma and Grandpa have?
-1
-2
-3
2 Ceremonies:
1) First at a Catholic Church
2) Then at an Episcopal Church where a priest signed
400
What is the name of one song grandma and grandpa danced to at their wedding?
-Nat King Cole, Unforgettable
-Crazy Elephant, Gimme Gimme Good Lovin'
-Joe Jeffrey Group, My Pledge of Love
Nat King Cole, Unforgettable
400
which movie won the Oscar for best picture this year?
-Hello Dolly
-Midnight Cowboy
-Barbarella
-Skippy Dippy
Midnight Cowboy
400
What is the name of the hurricane that hit the Mississippi coast, killing 248 people?
-Camille
-Cameron
-Carlson
Camille
400
Which college football team won the 1969 national championship?
-North Dakota
-Miami
-Texas
-Central Florida
Texas Longhorns
HOOK 'EM!
400
Who are these people?
Carolyn Weingaertner and George Weingaertner (grandma's brother). Carolyn was pregnant and 6 days from deliverying her daughter Mary Claire.
500
Who are the people in this picture? From LEFT to RIGHT?
Who are.. George Weingaertner, Mary Weingaertner, Bill Henke, Evelyn Henke, and introducing Mr. and Mrs. Robert Henke!
500
Sister Bertrille had better hang on to her hat in this show. (that was a hint too)
-the Singing Nun
-the Flying Nun
-up, up, and away
-the yellow banana
The Flying Nun
500
Which huge technology innovation launched in 1969?
-Color Television
-Boeing 747
-Intel Pentium
The first Boeing 747 jumbo jet takes off from a Boeing field in Everett, Washington and flies to New York City. Most of the 191 people on board were reporters and photographers. On March 2 in Toulouse, France, the Concorde takes its first test flight.
500
The New York Mets were heavy underdogs in the ‘60 World Series. Which team did they beat?
-Seattle
-San Diego Padres
-Baltimore Orioles
-Kansas City Royals
Baltimore Orioles
500
Who was Grandpa's Best Man and Grandma's Maid of Honor?
Best Man: Sal <ask Grandpa for his last name and relation>
Maid of Honor: Mary Ann (Grandma's sister)
