Toys & Tech
While this toy started a fad that only lasted 6 months between 1975 and 1976, it made a lasting impression on pop culture and a millionaire out of advertising executive Gary Dahl.
What is the pet rock?
In 1979, the UK voted this woman to be the country's first female Prime Minister.
Who is Margaret Thatcher?
In the song 'Superstition' by Stevie Wonder, the baby is this old (a proper looking lad).
What is 13 months?
Named by many as the greatest fight in boxing history, the "Thrilla in Manila" took place in 1975 between these two boxing greats.
Who are Ali and Frazier?
In 1975, this show introduced the world to John Travolta.
What is Welcome Back, Kotter?
In 1979, Sony released this groundbreaking piece of portable tech.
What is the Walkman?
BONUS: What was the original price at release?
In 1971, the 26th Amendment to the US Constitution was passed granting this right to its citizens.
What is the right to vote to anyone over the age of 18?
According to Wings, people have had enough of this.
What are silly love songs?
This athlete won 7 gold medals for the US in the 1972 Olympic games.
Who is Mark Spitz?
BONUS: What was his sport?
This is the connection between Star Trek and TJ Hooker.
What is William Shatner?
In 1972, this was released, becoming the first commercially successful video game.
What is Pong?
This infamous line was uttered by the crew of Apollo 13.
What is "Houston, we have a problem."?
BONUS: From where was it launched?
In the song The Joker, what three things do people call Steve Miller?
What are space cowboy, gangster of love, and Maurice?
BONUS: To what are these names referencing?
In 1973, this famous tennis match was viewed by an estimated 99 million people worldwide.
What is The Battle of the Sexes?
BONUS: Who was the match between?
At 11:59PM on January 1st, 1979, the last advert for this was aired during The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.
What are cigarettes?
BONUS: Name the brand.
This popular jewelry accessory included liquid crystal display technology.
What are mood rings?
This unprecedented circumstance occurred when the US swore in this man, the only president never to have been elected to either presidential office he held.
Who is Gerald Ford?
BONUS: What was the last position he for which he was elected?
In 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover, these are the names listed.
What are Jack, Stan, Ray, Gus, and Lee?
BONUS: What were they told to do?
In 1973, this horse became the 9th in history to win the Triple Crown.
Who is Secretariat?
BONUS: What are the three races that make up the Triple Crown?
The Liberty Bell March by John Philip Sousa was the opening theme to this popular British television show.
What is Monty Python's Flying Circus?
This video game, released in 1978, is considered one of the most influential of all time, helping to expand the industry from a novelty to a global industry, and ushered in the golden age of arcade video games.
What is Space Invaders?
BONUS: What industry changing firsts did Space Invaders introduce?
In 1971, the United Kingdom made this big change on Decimal Day that has effected the day-to-day of every citizen since.
What is decimalized their currency? (The Pound was divided into 100 pence.)
BONUS: How was it divided before?
In the song Muskrat Love by Captain and Tennielle (and America), these are the names of the muskrat couple.
What are Suzie and Sam?
In what was deemed as an unreachable record, this 1973 California Angel broke the season strikeout record of Sandy Koufax, by striking out 383 batters in the season.
Who is Nolan Ryan?
This 1978 American sitcom starred a massive slew of talent, including the controversial comic Andy Kaufman.
What is Taxi?
Bonus: Name some other stars from the series.