That ’70s Trivia
In 1979, this leader of the Missionaries of Charity received the Nobel Prize for her work in Calcutta, India.
Who is Mother Teresa? Pope Francis made her a saint in 2016.
Life in the 1980s 7. ($100) This evening TV soap opera set on a ranch in Texas dominated the first half of the decade.
What is Dallas? “Who shot J.R.?” was heard everywhere during those years.
Seinfeld is set in this city.
What is New York City? Much of the action takes place in Jerry’s apartment on the Upper West Side.
This artist covered her father’s song “Unforgettable.”
Who is Natalie Cole? Natalie’s father is Nat King Cole. She released the tune in 1992.
He was a most visible pope and rode around in his Popemobile.
Who is Pope John Paul II? Prior to Pope John Paul, popes were rarely visible in public. The pope was supportive of solidarity in ending Communism in Poland, his homeland.
This band performs the 1978 hit “Y.M.C.A.”
What is the Village People? Other hits include “Macho Man” and “In the Navy.”
This hour-long, Sunday-night news magazine on CBS was in the top 10 most popular TV shows for the entire decade.
What is 60 Minutes? On the air since 1968, the show is still running today. It has had many great hosts over the years, including Andy Rooney, Mike Wallace, Steve Kroft, Lesley Stahl, and Morley Safer.
The name people use to refer to Jerry’s neighbor.
Who is Kramer? Kramer is the character’s last name. He is played by actor Michael Richards.
American Pie”
Who is Don McLean? Don McLean shared in 2015 that when he recorded the song, he felt America was headed in the wrong direction and that it was a song about morality. He said, “There is no poetry and very little romance in anything anymore, so it is really like the last phase of ‘American Pie.’”
She was the first accessible member of the British royal family. That’s how she received the moniker “the People’s Princess.” She touched the world and used her position to further the goals of her favorite causes
Who is Princess Diana?
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This American swimmer won a record-setting seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Olympics.
Who is Mark Spitz? He set records earning a gold medal in each event he participated in, and he held the record for the most gold medals until 2008. In 2008, Michael Phelps won eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympics.
In 1982, this popular Japanese automaker began making cars in its Ohio factory.
What is Honda? The company still produces the Accord in Ohio.
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Jerry’s neurotic friend who sometimes lives with his parents, Elaine and Frank.
Who is George (Costanza)? George’s storyline revolves around family issues, looking for a job, failed romances, and unfortunate (but humorous) situations.
Mama Told Me Not to Come”
What is Three Dog Night? Other hits include “Try a Little Tenderness,” “Joy to the World,” and “Easy to Be Hard
As the first American woman astronaut, she opened the door to space for women.
Who is Sally Ride? She became an astronaut after answering an ad in her school newspaper.
This supersonic aircraft was designed and built during a collaboration between the United Kingdom and France.
What is Concorde? It flew at Mach 2 (1,500 miles per hour), and its cruise altitude was 60,000 feet. Its record-breaking trip from New York to London was two hours, 52 minutes, and 59 seconds
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This “V” fabric gave velvet a run for its money.
What is velour? Do you remember how velour pants sagged at the knees?
) Jerry’s short romance with this character turned into a good-friends relationship for the duration of the show’s run.
Who is Elaine? There was never any reason given about the breakup of this shortlived romance
Sweet Home Alabama”
Who is Lynyrd Skynyrd? Several members of the band perished in a plane crash in 1977.
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After working for the Office of Strategic Services, she took up cooking and was one of the first celebrity chefs on TV.
Who is Julia Child? She opened the door for chefs all over the world to host their own shows.
This 1970s black-and-white, round, Mattel toy answers a question when you turn it over.
What is Magic 8 Ball? It gives answers such as “Reply hazy. Try again.”
As more mothers went to work, kids came home to an empty house, and they were known as these kinds of kids.
Who are latch-key kids? Older siblings were responsible for caring for the younger ones until mothers returned home.
Jerry Seinfeld did some of the writing for the show with this co-creator, the star of Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Who is Larry David? He has several cameos on Seinfeld.
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“Lady”
Who is Kenny Rogers? The tune reached No. 10 in the 20 Top Hits of the 1980s.
He founded the Virgin companies.
Who is Richard Branson? The English entrepreneur founded music, airline, mobile phone, book, and casino businesses—and more. Recently, he established Virgin Galactic, a space venture, with its base of operation in the United States at Spaceport America, the first commercial spaceport.