1950's
Iconic theme park opened in 1955.
John K. Kennedy became the first Catholic president in this year
What is 1961?
What is Watergate?
In 1987 this person said, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall"
Who was President Ronald Regan?
Iconic sitcom that began it's 10 year run in 1994
What is Friends?
Monarch that was crowned in 1953.
Who is Queen Elizabeth II?
John Glenn was the first to do this in 1962.
What is orbit the earth?
In 1977 a movie franchise began that became the 3rd highest grossing in movie history.
What is Star Wars?
On July 13, 1985 a global musical event for Ethiopian Famine Relief
What was Live Aid?
In 1991 the world changed forever due to the introduction of this technology
What is the World Wide Web?
This event in the Soviet Union started the "space war" in 1957.
What is the launch of Sputnik?
"One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" was said in 1962 by this astronaut on a momentous occasion.
What did Neil Armstrong say when he walked on the moon?
On November 4, 1979 a 444 day crisis began.
What was the Iran Hostage Crisis?
In 1983 the first commercial use of this new, life changing technology occurred.
What was the first commercial cell phone call?
The Mars exploration rover landed on Mars in this year
What is 2004?
Brown vs. Board of Education and the Montgomery Bus Boycott started this movement in 1954.
She received the first star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Who is Joanne Woodward?
The first all sports network launched in 1979.
What is ESPN?
Bonus - Entertainment and Sports Programing Network
In 1980 the first 24 hour news channel was launched.
What is CNN?
Bonus point if you know what the letters stand for.
Cable News Network
In 2008 this Olympian set a record by winning 8 gold medals.
Who is Michael Phelps?