1950s Most Monumental Moments
What kind of movies was heartthrob John Wayne known for?
Westerns
What were women starting to wear more during this decade?
Slacks.
Who released 'I Walk The Line' in 1956?
Johnny Cash.
What opened in Anaheim, California, on 17 July 1955, starting a global empire?
Disneyland.
What was the most popular name for a baby girl and a baby boy?
Mary. James.
What famous comic strip featuring a boy and a dog debuted on October 2, 1950?
Peanuts.
Would men wear tight or loose-fitting suits?
Loose.
What was Rock and Roll called by American churches?
Satan's music.
America was swept by a craze involving which toy?
Hula Hoop.
Established in 1958, what is the National Aeronautics and Space Act better known as?
NASA.
In 1954, what became illegal in the US?
Segregated schools for black and white children.
The 1950s saw the astonishing rise in popularity in which kind of heeled shoe?
Stiletto.
What was the dance craze that was very fast and involved no touching known as?
The Bop.
At the start of the 50s, how much did gas cost per gallon?
18 cents.
What was broadcast live from the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City for the first time in 1954?
Miss America Pageant.
On average, how many babies were born per year during the 1950s in America?
4 million!
Personified by Jane Russell, in the Outlaw movie, what style of bra hit its peak of trendiness in the 50s?
Cone.
Who sang Mr. Sandman in 1954?
The Chordettes.
What was America's favorite dog breed during this decade?
Beagle.
What did human do for the first time on 29 May 1953?
Ascent to the summit of Mount Everest.
What was in 4.4 million American homes by 1950?
Television sets.
What is the Quiff, Ducktail, Jelly Roll, Rocker, or Greaser hairstyle known as today?
Pompadour.
On 3 February 1969, American musicians Buddy Holly, J.P. Richardson, and Ritchie Valens died in a plane crash. What did this event become known as?
The Day the Music Died.
What was the average annual salary in 1950?
$3,210.
What was the first TV dinner composed of?
Thanksgiving meal, complete with cornbread stuffing and peas.