Inventions
What children's doll was invented in 1959 and is still sold today?
Mattel Barbie Doll
What Soviet satellite was launched on October 4th, 1957, beating America as the first to space?
Sputnik
Which singer held 9 spots on the Billboard Hot 100 for over one week, breaking the record thus far?
Elvis Presley
What domestic animal was commonly displayed on teen girls' skirts in the 1950s?
Poodle
Song #1
Put Your Head On My Shoulder - Paul Anka
What circular children's toy was invented in 1958 by Richard Knerr?
Hula Hoops
America fought against which two communist countries in the Korean War?
Communist North Korea & China
Which 1950s actress starred in the films Sabrina & Roman Holiday?
Audrey Hepburn
What was the name of the men's subculture/style which included leather jackets, white t-shirts, slicked back hair, and cuffed jeans?
Song #2
Jingle Bells - Frank Sinatra
What small piece of technology was invented in 1950 by Robert Adler, which all of us have in our living rooms?
Wireless TV Remote
When was the Korean War? (in years)
1950-1953
Whose dress did Kim Kardashian controversially purchase and wear to the Met Gala in 2022?
Marilyn Monroe
What music-playing device was popularized in the 1940s-1950s?
Mr Sandman - The Chordettes
Nonstick Pan
Which Senator led anti-Communist investigations in the 1950s?
Senator Joseph McCarthy
Which singer/actor had two albums nominated for Best Album at the very first Grammy awards?
Frank Sinatra
What is the nickname Barbie short for?
Barbara
Song #4
Stupid Cupid - Connie Francis
Charles Ginsburg invented which kind of recording device in 1956?
Video Tape Recorder
What court case declared segregation in schools unconstitutional, turning the tide of civil rights at the time?
Brown vs Board of Education
Which actress transitioned from a teen actor to one of cinema's most iconic female figures in the 1950s?
Elizabeth Taylor
In what state did the first FRANCHISE McDonalds open in 1955? (hint: not California)
Des Plaines, Illinois
Song #5
Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley