Fabulous 50's
In 1955, this theme park opened in California and became an instant family-travel sensation.
What is Disneyland?
In 1960, this French leader famously said, “Vive le Québec libre!” during a visit to Canada.
Who is Charles de Gaulle?
In 1976, Canadians cheered as this city hosted the Summer Olympics.
What is Montreal?
In 1989, people watched live on TV as crowds tore down this symbol of a divided Europe.
What is the Berlin Wall?
In 1994, this African country ended decades of apartheid and celebrated a new president.
What is South Africa
In 1950, this global organization sent peacekeeping troops for the first time in its history.
What is the United Nations?
In 1962, many people feared this 13-day standoff between the U.S. and the USSR could start a nuclear war.
What is the Cuban Missile Crisis?
In 1971, the world saw the launch of this first “home computer” for everyday use.
What is the Apple II?
In 1986, a volcano erupted in Washington State, creating dramatic scenes and news footage.
What is Mount St. Helens?
In 1991, this long-standing country split into 15 independent nations after decades of union.
What is the Soviet Union / USSR?
In 1958, this company introduced the first commercial jet airliner in North America, making air travel faster than ever.
What is Boeing (the Boeing 707)?
In 1969, the first successful artificial heart transplant was performed in this country.
What is the United States?
In 1973, a global shortage of this essential fuel caused long lines and worry around the world.
What is oil?
In 1985, a massive charity concert was broadcast worldwide to fight famine in Africa.
What is Live Aid?
Many homes got “online” in the 1990s thanks to this new way of sending instant messages.
What is email?
In 1954, this life-saving vaccine, created by Jonas Salk, began widespread use.
What is the polio vaccine?
In 1964, this famous New York World’s Fair ride showed off “tomorrow’s” technology, including a miniature city of the future.
What is the Futurama ride / General Motors Pavilion?
In 1977, NASA launched a spacecraft to explore the outer planets, starting an epic journey through our solar system.
What is Voyager 1?
In 1989, this European leader visited China, shortly before the Tiananmen Square protests.
Who is Mikhail Gorbachev?
In 1997, crowds watched as this famous British territory returned to Chinese control.
What is Hong Kong?
In 1954, this classic city landmark in Europe reopened to tourists after being restored post-war.
What is the Leaning Tower of Pisa?
n 1967, people around the world watched this type of baby animal welcomed live on TV at the London Zoo, causing a media frenzy.
What is a giant panda?
In 1972, this global organization introduced the first international standard for DNA fingerprinting.
What is Interpol?
In 1980, this large country in South America elected its first civilian president in 15 years.
What is Brazil?
In 1998, leaders around the world signed this environmental treaty to protect the planet.
What is the Kyoto Protocol?