History
What became the 49th US state in 1959?
Alaska
Which 1961 movie, based on an adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet", featured rival street gangs the Sharks and the Jets?
West Side Story
During what year did the Woodstock festival take place?
1969
During what year did the first Super Bowl take place?
1967
When the first Veteran's Day was celebrated, what was it called?
Armistice Day
What was the name of the conflict in 1961 in which CIA-trained forces tried, but failed to invade Cuba and overthrow Fidel Castro?
Bay of Pigs Invasion
Which actress won an Academy Award for Best Actress in 1964 for her portrayal of Mary Poppins?
Julie Andrews
Thriller
What was the famous boxer Muhammad Ali's name before he changed it?
Cassius Clay
What is the name of the popular news network that was launched in 1980?
CNN
Georgia
What was the highest grossing film in 1982?
E.T.
Who won the first Eurovision contest in 1974?
ABBA
Where did the 1972 Olympics crisis occur?
Munich
What was the average cost of a car in the 1950s?
$1,500 - $2,200
What historical event happened on December 1st, 1955?
Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat.
What landmark children's book was published in 1957?
The Cat in The Hat
After leaving the Beatles, what band did Paul McCartney form?
Wings
Out of the 8 MLB world series that the NY Yankees were in during the 1950s, how many did they win?
6
What is the name of the famous puzzle, released in 1980, that still has tournaments to see who can solve the fastest?
The Rubiks Cube.
What amendment was ratified on February 27, 1951?
What was the title of Marylin Monroe's last movie that hit the theaters in 1961?
The Misfits
Who did Elton John write the song "Philadelphia Freedom" for?
Bille Jean King
Out of the 7 NFL championships the Cleveland Browns played in during the 1950s, how many did they win?
3
During the baby boom peak in 1957, around how many babies were born in America?
4.3 million