Fashion
An industry which had been in rather a depression, at least in the US, for a number of years began making a comeback in 1954 in women's clothing, in trimming, and other usage. It made women feel more feminine, too. What industry was that?
Fur, Spandex, Nylon, or Makeup
Fur
In 1957, Russia launched the world’s first satellite into orbit. What was it called?
Sputnik
Which woman became famous for making a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean?
Amelia Earhart
Whose signature song was 'Tennessee Waltz'?
Patti Paige
Which 1960s artist developed a reputation for stylized Campbell soup cans?
Andy Warhol
During the 1950s, Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett were famous for wearing a certain kind of hat. What was it?
Coonskin Hats
In 1960, someone used a U-2 plane for spying and was imprisoned by Russia. Who did it?
Gary Powers
In 1955, a woman refused to give up her seat on a bus in Alabama. What was her name?
Rosa Parks
Who originally had a hit with Blue Suede Shoes?
Carl Perkins
From 1948 to 1971, a popular variety show was a hit on television. It remained on the air for more than two decades. Who hosted this show?
Ed Sullivan
Who created the miniskirt in 1964?
Mary Quant
What was the name of the rhesus monkey that was used to test NASA's launch-escape system in the Mercury spacecraft?
Sam, Henry, Bob, or Alan?
With the full title of Sam the Monkey Astronaut, this brave animal launched on December 4, 1959, and survived his expedition.
Which actress married Joe DiMaggio in 1954?
Marilyn Monroe
What was Frank Sinatra's middle name?
Albert
In 1963, the United States Postal Service added something to every address in the United States. What was it?
A Zip Code
The year of the little waist. To magnify that asset, the skirts were made big and full, and often were stiffened with interlinings. Another way of ensuring the skirt stayed "big" was to wear a _____________ under it?
Crinoline
Which war was a primary instigator for multiple countries wanting to expand their perimeters into space?
The Cold War
What do fire escapes, laser printers, bulletproof vests and windshield wipers have in common?
They were invented by women.
Bob Dylan said you should not trust people over a certain age. What age was that?
30
Each day, Hasbro prints more money for Monopoly than the United States Treasury prints for the entire country. Is this true or false?
True
What is James Dean known for wearing?
A white t-shirt, jeans, and red jacket
What was the first animal that was sent to space to orbit Earth?
On November 3, 1957, Laika the dog was sent around Earth within a Soviet spacecraft called the Sputnik 2.
Who was the first woman to co-anchor a news show?
Barbara Walters
If you're fond of sand dunes and salty air
Quaint little villages here and there
(You're sure) You're sure to fall in love with
Finish the Lyric
Old Cape Cod
What was the name of the first novel that was ever written using a typewriter?
Tom Sawyer