1940s
The quote " Yesterday, December the 7th 1941 -a day which will live in infamy" is a famous quote from this U.S. president.
Who is Franklin Delano Roosevelt?
After his vice-presidential defeat in 1920, Roosevelt contracted what was diagnosed as polio in 1921 while on vacation in Canada. He remained paralyzed from the waist down for the rest of his life. With Eleanor’s support, Roosevelt didn’t give up his political career, and in 1928 he was elected the governor of New York.
In 1955, this amusement park, dubbed "the happiest place on earth" opened in California
What is Disneyland?
Disneyland created the first daily operating monorail in the Western Hemisphere. It opened June 14, 1959
This style of pants, known for being wide at the ankle, became a fashion trend for both men and women in the 1960s.
What are Bell Bottoms?
It's thought that British and American sailors first wore bell-bottomed trousers in the 19th century because it made it easier to snag a man who had fallen overboard. The wide-legged design of flares also made it easier for sailors to remove the trousers when wet and roll them up when working in muddy conditions.
In 1972, 5 White House operatives were arrested for burglarizing the offices of the Democratic National Committee, which is considered to be the beginning of this scandal.
What is the Watergate Scandal?
The burglars used tape to hold open the latches on door locks at the DNC offices. A sharp-eyed security guard, Frank Wills, saw the tape and called the police.
This is the name of the volcano that erupted in Washington State in 1980.
What is Mt. Saint Helens?
Since 1986, snow and rock accumulating in the deep, shaded crater formed Crater Glacier, the youngest glacier on Earth.
This athlete helped lead the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championship titles in the 1990s
Who is Michael Jordan?
He likely would have helped lead them to more championships, except that he retired from basketball in 1993 to pursue a baseball career with the Chicago White Sox. His baseball career unfortunately lasted for one year before he returned to the NBA.
This man became the President of the United States after Franklin D. Roosevelt died while in office.
Who is Harry S. Truman?
Truman’s parents gave him a middle name of “S” after they couldn’t agree on a middle name as a tribute to relatives whose names both started with the letter “S.” Officially, the “S” is followed by a period: “Harry S. Truman.”
This World War II general was elected to be President in 1952
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower?
Eisenhower planned and supervised two of the most consequential military campaigns of World War II: Operation Torch in the North Africa campaign in 1942–1943 and the invasion of Normandy in 1944.
This man took over as President after John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963.
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?
Johnson was nearly killed in World War II. Johnson entered the Naval Reserves while still a Congressman, and on his only bombing run, he boarded a plane called the Wabash Cannonball for a mission in the South Pacific. A last-second trip off the plane to use a bathroom saved Johnson’s life. On his return from the facilities, Johnson boarded another plane that survived the mission. The Wabash Cannonball crashed, with a total loss of life.
This former peanut farmer was elected to be President in 1976.
Who is Jimmy Carter?
In 1941, Jimmy was set to be valedictorian at his high school. But he lost the position after he and other senior boys left school on April Fool’s Day. Carter received zeroes for that day and became the salutatorian instead. He later became the only class member to earn a college degree.
This former actor and Governor of California was elected as President in 1980.
Who is Ronald Raegan?
When he first arrived in Hollywood at age 29, the folks at Warner Bros. tried to come up with a better name than Dutch Reagan, as he had long been known. He suggested Ronald Reagan, and they liked it. He’d be using his given name for the first time in his life.
This saxophone playing President was elected in 1992.
Who is Bill Clinton?
He was a great student and musician. Bill was a saxophone player in his high school band and attended music summer camp in the Ozarks. Upon high school graduation, he received both music and academic scholarships.
The first African American woman to win an Academy Award, she won the Oscar for best supporting actress in Gone with the Wind
Who is Hattie McDaniel?
In addition to acting, McDaniel recorded 16 blues sides between 1926 and 1929 and was a radio performer and television personality; she was the first black woman to sing on radio in the United States.
Marilyn Monroe married this New York Yankee in 1954.
Who is Jo Dimaggio?
DiMaggio was nicknamed "the Yankee Clipper" because of his graceful fielding in center field. The nickname came from Yankee's play-by-play announcer Arch McDonald, who compared DiMaggio's speed and range to the Pan American airliner.
This famous boxer was born Cassius Clay, before changing his name to this.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr on January, 17th 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. He and his father were named after a white farmer and abolitionist, Cassius Marcellus Clay, who emancipated 40 people previously enslaved by his father.
The 1979 hostage crisis took place in this country.
What is Iran?
On November 4, 1979, Iranian students seized the embassy and detained more than 50 Americans, ranging from the senior diplomats to the most junior members of the staff, as hostages. The Iranians held the American diplomats hostage for 444 days.
The increasing scarcity of elephants and rhinos led to a 1989 ban on this substance.
What is Ivory?
Globally, the ivory trade is estimated to be worth $23 billion per year. And given that ivory sells for approximately $3,300 per pound, poachers have plenty of motivation to continue killing elephants for their tusks.
This British Royal tragically passed away in 1997 after a car accident.
Who is Princess Diana?
Diana was a mental health advocate, often speaking candidly about her experiences with postnatal depression, self-harm, and bulimia.
Who sang this 1940s tune?
Who is Woodie Guthrie?
Guthrie served in the US Merchant Marine and the U.S. Army during World War II. He made three dangerous voyages on Liberty ships transporting soldiers and munitions for the D-Day Invasion.
Who Sang this 1950s Tune?
Who is Fats Domino?
Domino's first recording, "The Fat Man", was released in 1949 and became the first rock and roll record to sell over a million copies. He was a major influence on the Beatles, and his style helped define the New Orleans sound
Name this 1960s tune.
What is "...I Heard it Through the Grapevine by Marvin Gaye?
When he was 17 years old, Marvin ran away from home to join the U.S. Air Force. Gaye had trouble following orders from his strict sergeant and was honorably discharged in 1956.
Who Sang this 1970s tune?
Who is Dolly Parton?
Despite her huge success today, Dolly wasn’t always living in luxury. In fact, the doctor who helped deliver her was paid in cornmeal. Her parents didn’t have enough money to pay for the doctor, so in exchange for his help, they gave him a sack of homemade cornmeal.
Who sang this 1980s tune?
Who is Michael Jackson?
The music video for "Thriller" was the most expensive music video ever made at the time, costing around $1 million. Jackson hired a second crew to film a documentary of the process, which he sold to MTV and Showtime.
Name that 1990s tune?
Who is My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion?
Celine Dion recorded the song in just one take, even though she was reportedly feeling unwell at the time. She initially didn't think it would be a big hit, though it would go on to win an Academy Award in 1998 for Best Original Song.
This is the name of the Disney film released in 1940 featuring a wooden puppet with a growing nose?
What is Pinocchio?
The original 1881 version of The Adventures of Pinocchio had a tragic ending where Pinocchio was killed by a fox and a cat. The story's fans pressured the author to create a happier ending where Pinocchio could be redeemed.
This actress starred with Gene Kelly in the 1952 classic "Singing in the Rain".
Who is Debbie Reynolds?
Although she wanted to be in show business, the Reynolds' family church, the Nazarene, forbade acting. However, Reynolds' father saw her talent and gave his support, seeing it as a means of paying her college costs.
This is the name of the unsuccessful invasion of Cuba to try to overthrow Fidel Castro in 1961.
What is the Bay of Pigs invasion?
The CIA used World War II B-26 bombers that were repainted to look like Cuban air force planes. The bombers missed their targets, and photos of the planes became public, revealing American support for the invasion.
This Canadian province adopted French as its official language in 1974.
What is Quebec?
The Canadian dish poutine originated in Quebec. This iconic dish of French fries, cheese curds, and gravy is thought to have originated in rural Quebec in the 1950s.
Harrison Jones played this titular archeologist in the films The Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Temple of Doom, and The Last Crusade
Who is Indiana Jones?
There were around 10,000 snakes in the "Well of Souls" scene. In a behind-the-scenes featurette, Allen recalled that the original plan was to use "mechanical snakes" but they didn't look realistic enough.
"Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get" is a line famously said by Tom Hanks in this film.
What is Forrest Gump?
Tom Hanks wasn’t anyone’s first choice for the role. Novelist Winston Groom, who wrote Forrest Gump imagined John Goodman in the title role and Director Robert Zemeckis is said to have wanted Bill Paxton. Bill Murray, Chevy Chase and John Travolta are all said to have turned down the role as well.
On May 18th, 1948, this country was created, partially as a result of the Holocaust in WWII
What is Israel?
Despite being roughly half the size of Lake Michigan, Israel has a population of almost 10 million(9.75 million as of 2023)
This Soviet leader became the Premier of the Soviet Union in 1958.
Who is Nikita Khrushchev?
He was employed as a metal worker during his youth, and he was a political commissar during the Russian Civil War.
Jim Morrison was the leader singer of this controversial band.
Who are The Doors?
Morrison was known for his outrageous stage behavior, drinking, and drug use. In 1969, he was convicted of indecent exposure and profanity charges after allegedly exposing himself onstage during a concert in Miami. He was sentenced to six months in prison, but was granted bail while his appeal was being considered. He was posthumously pardoned in 2010
Dubbed "The battle of the Sexes" , Bobby Riggs played this famous female tennis player.
Who is Billie Jean King?
The match was one of the most-watched televised sporting events of all time, with an estimated 90 million people watching worldwide. The Astrodome held 30,472 people for the match, which is still the largest crowd for a tennis match.
This woman was nominated to be the first female justice on the U.S. Supreme Court in 1981.
Who is Sandra Day O'Conner?
She was first woman to lead a state senate, the first woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court, and the first woman to have her name attached to a law school, at Arizona State University.
This was the two-word name for the American led campaign that liberated Kuwait following an Iraqi invasion in 1990.
What is Operation Desert Storm Or The Persian Gulf War?
Prior to the war, Iraq had the fifth largest military in the world. In 100 hours, U.S. and allied ground forces in Iraq and Kuwait decisively defeated a battle-hardened and dangerous enemy. During air and ground operations, U.S. and allied forces destroyed over 3,000 tanks, 1,400 armored personnel carriers, and 2,200 artillery pieces along with countless other vehicles.