Historic Moments
What Soviet satellite launched in 1957 began the Space Race?
Sputnik 1
I said, "Ask not what your country can do for you..." Who am I?
John F Kennedy
What interstate highway system was signed into law in 1956?
The Interstate Highway System
What sitcom featured six castaways stranded on an island after a "three-hour tour"?
Gilligan's Island
What singer was known as "Ol' Blue Eyes"?
Frank Sinatra
What U.S. president announced the goal of landing a man on the Moon before the decade was out?
John F Kennedy
I was known as the "King of Swing" and led a famous big band. Who am I?
Benny Goodman
What popular household appliance became common in homes during the 1950s and allowed families to watch programs together?
The television
What naval comedy took place aboard PT-73?
McHale's Navy
Which singer was known as "The Man in Black"?
Johnny Cash
In 1969, what mission first landed humans on the Moon?
Apollo 11
I was known as the Queen of Soul. Who am I?
Aretha Franklin
What department store catalog was found in many American homes and often called the "consumer's bible"?
The Sears catalog
What rural comedy featured the Clampett family?
The Beverly Hillbillies
What female singer recorded the hit song "Crazy," written by Willie Nelson?
Patsy Cline
What wall divided East and West Berlin until 1989?
The Berlin Wall
I hosted a television variety show and was often introduced as "America's Clown." Who am I?
Red Skelton
What toy introduced in 1959 was marketed as a teenage fashion model?
Barbie
What variety show opened with "Live from New York" beginning in 1975?
Saturday Night Live
Which Motown group sang "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" and "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone"?
The Temptations
What scandal led to President Nixon's resignation?
The Watergate Scandal
I was Supreme Commander of Allied forces in Europe during World War II and later became president. Who am I?
Dwight D Eisenhower
What fast-food chain's founder was Colonel Harland Sanders?
KFC
What TV doctor was played by Alan Alda?
Hawkeye Pierce from M*A*S*H
Which singer was nicknamed "The Killer"?
Jerry Lee Lewis