Home Base
Originally called rounders, this stick and bat game gained popularity starting in the 1820s.
Baseball
In 1954 the United States started using this international unit for measurement.
what is a nautical mile?
This beauty pageant had its first national coverage on September 11, 1954
What is Miss America?
Grandma Tala shares a connection with the ocean with her granddaughter in this movie.
What is Moana?
From Here to Eternity, a 1953 film starring Frank Sinatra, portrays American military life at this Hawaiian Air Force Base.
What is Pearl Harbor?
Wearing #8, Baltimore Orioles' ironman Cal Ripken Jr. was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in this year.
what is 2007
Before 1954, children were not vaccinated against this infectious disease.
Polio
This animator, born in 1954 is famous for Futurama and of course, The Simpson.
Who is matt groeing
This grandmother is the star of both Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music.
Who is Julie Andrews?
This acronym, being popularized with self-realized home improvement, was introduced in 1954.
what is DIY
Also known by its scientific name, Icterus galbula, a brightly-colored, migratory bird lends its full common name to this Major League.
What is baltimore oriole
This French artist, born 1869, whos final period was defined by bright, cut out paper died in 1954.
Who is Henri Matisse
Climax! was a spy-action TV series which ran from 1954-1958 was an adaptation of which Ian Fleming novel?
What is Casino Royale?
Raised by her grandmother until the age of 6, this women is famous for a show named after herself and is the first black woman billionaire. (Also born in 1954)
Who is Oprah Winfrey
The first International Rugby World Cup was held in Paris in 1954, resulting in a finals matchup between France and this country.
what is great britain
Defeating this team in the 1983 World series, the Orioles closed the series in five games (4-1).
who are the Philadelphia phillies
This American author, born 1899 won a Nobel prize in Literature in 1954.
Who is Ernest Hemingway
The first broadcast in color was of this program, airing on NBC in July, 1954.
What is The Marriage
Along with Pat Sajak, this woman is famous for hosting the TV show, "Wheel of Fortune", and was raised by her grandparents after her parents divorced.
Who is Vanna White
Sharing a hometown with Pops (Buffalo, New York), this radio host enjoys riding with the windows down (Fresh Air)
who is Terry Gross
The modern shape and soft material of home plate, changed from a rock/quartz square in this year.
What is 1900
Now a primary school staple, this 1954 William Golding novel was published in London.
What is lord of the flies
The titular character favoring baby Leo, this 1950s TV program featured young boy, a white picket fence, and plenty of trouble.
What is Dennis the Menace?
American poet, singer, memoirist, and civil rights activist, she is the author of "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings." and was sent to live with her grandparents at the age of 3.
Who is Maya Angelou?
This royalty themed fast food restaurant first opened its doors in 1954 in Miami, Florida.
What is Burger King?