50's Firsts
In 1955, this amusement park was first opened in California.
Disneyland
In 1957, this "Queen of Jazz" partnered with Duke Ellington to tell us "It don't mean a thing, if ain't got that swing..."
Ella Fitzgerald
What sport does Sandy tryout for when she transfers to Rydell High School?
Cheerleading
The phrase "achin’ for a breakin'" is slang for...
Threatening to fight someone
This magazine rose to prominence by covering the Civil Rights Movement, while a new Chevrolet sports car swept the nation!
Jet Corvette
This was the first drama written by an African American woman to be produced on Broadway in 1959.
A Raisin In The Sun (Lorraine Hansberry)
In 1954, Ray Charles recorded this song with gospel and jazz influences, which would later be credited as a prototype for soul music.
I Got A Woman
Kenickie restores a used car, Greased Lightening, to compete in a drag race against this rival gang.
The Scorpions
The phrase ankle-biter is slang for...
Small child
This Kellogg's breakfast cereal was introduced with the slogan "They're Great!" and the most successful fast food restaurant swapped selling pies for these.
Frosted Flakes Milkshakes
This musician became the first Black person to host a primetime show on national television in 1956.
Nat King Cole
This actress brought to life the autobiographical story of Billie Holiday in the 1972 film, Lady Sings The Blues.
Diana Ross
Which four athletic activities does Danny attempt to master, in order to impress Sandy.
Basketball, Baseball, Wrestling & Track
The phrase "Ain’t that a bite" is slang for...
That's too bad.
This government agency was formed to research the worlds beyond Earth in 1958, and the very next year this blizzardous territory became the 49th US state.
NASA Alaska
In 1958, this bank launches the first modern-day credit card.
Bank of America
This record label, known for its foundational contributions to Southern soul music, was founded in 1957.
Stax Records
What token of good luck does Marty give Kenickie at Thunder Road?
A penny
The phrase "word from the bird" is slang for...
"I'm telling the truth." or "Truth be told."
This rebellious actor was the first to receive a posthumous Academy Award and a medical invention was created to cure polio.
James Dean Vaccine
This company first produced the TV Dinner in 1954.
Swanson
In 1953, the song Hound Dog was released by this blues singer before Elvis Presley's 1956 version.
Big Mama Thornton
After breaking up, Rizzo and Kenickie both go to the school dance with new dates to spite each other. Who are their dates?
Leo and Cha-Cha
The phrase bake biscuits is slang for...
To make records
Hasbro began mass production of pushpin body parts to decorate a vegetable and the world is introduced to Ricky Ricardo's landlord and best friend.
Mr. Potato Head Fred