1930s
Who was elected President in 1932?
After 14 years, this 60 foot memorial was finally completed on October 31, 1941. What memorial is it?
Mount Rushmore
In the year 1953 what convenient frozen meals made by the Swanson Company were introduced to the American people?
Fun Fact:The first one was composed of a Thanksgiving-style turkey meal complete with cornbread stuffing and peas.
TV Dinners
On 20 July 1969,who said “That’s one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind.”, after taking the first steps on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
What opened in NYC in April 1973, making them the tallest buildings in the world at the time?
The World Trade Center
What major historical event began in 1939?
World War 2
How much did a loaf of bread cost in 1940?
10 cents
One of the most successful sitcoms of all time, it first aired in 1951, what was it?
I Love Lucy
What Hanna-Barbera production became the second-most-successful and longest-running cartoon series in television history was released in the 1950s?
1978 saw the debut of who? This instantly-recognizable lazy, orange cat on the funny pages is still munching lasagna to this day
Garfield
On 18 April 1938, writer Jerry Siegel and comic book artist Joe Shuster introduced one of the most iconic superheroes ever. Who was it?
Super Man
On May 15, 1940, which present day popular and famous fast food chain opened their very first restaurant in San Bernardino, California?
McDonalds
June 2, 1953 marks the coronation of who for England?
Queen Elizabeth 11
Who was assassinated on November 22 1963?
President John F. Kennedy
Who passed away on August 16th, 1977, leaving behind a colossal musical legacy?
Elvis Presley
What lasted from August 1929 to March 1939? While it affected everyone, the United States struggled with this the most.
The Great Depression
The draft age range at 21-35 set by The Selective Training and Service Act of 1940 was lowered in June 1942 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to what age?
18
In 1951 what household item was introduced? Almost everyone has one today
Colorized TV
On 10 November 1969, what show debuted on American television? This groundbreaking children’s show featured a combination of live actors, puppets, and animation. It has since touched the lives of more than 80 million children, and continues to be watched in households across America to this very day.
Sesame Street
In 1974 what US President resigned?
Richard Nixon
On March 13, 1930, the American astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovered what planet?
Pluto
What device that changed photography forever was demonstarated at a meeting of the Optical Society of America in New Yourk City on February 21, 1947?
The Polaroid Camera
How much did the average gallon of gas cost in 1950?
30 cents
Though it's difficult to think of Hollywood without it, the first star appears on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 9 1960. Who did the honor go to?
Joanne Woodward
Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak create what company?
Apple