Fabulous 50s
In 1950, this small British car was introduced and quickly became one of the world’s most iconic compact vehicles.
What is the Mini Cooper
In 1960, this American president gave his famous “Ask not what your country can do for you” inaugural speech.
Who is John F. Kennedy?
In 1971, this popular beverage company introduced the “Diet” version of its soda.
What is Diet Coke?
In 1981, this U.S. president survived an assassination attempt in Washington, D.C.
Who is Ronald Reagan?
In 1991, this video rental store was at its peak, with families picking movies for weekend nights.
What is Blockbuster (
In 1954, this fast-food chain opened its first restaurant in Miami, later becoming a global name.
What is Burger King?
In 1965, this famous American folk singer performed at the Newport Folk Festival, causing controversy by playing an electric guitar.
Who is Bob Dylan?
In 1976, this famous toy, a small spinning top, became a massive fad among children worldwide.
What is the yo-yo?
In 1986, this nuclear disaster in the Soviet Union shocked the world and spread radioactive material.
What is Chernobyl?
In 1999, this online company began selling books before becoming one of the world’s largest retailers.
What is Amazon?
In 1955, this Japanese electronics company released its first portable transistor radio, changing how people listened to music.
What is Sony
In 1969, people around the world watched the first broadcast of this live music event, featuring major artists and lasting three days.
What is Woodstock?
In 1973, this new type of car safety feature became standard in many vehicles.
What is the seatbelt?
In 1980, this popular news network became the first to broadcast 24 hours a day.
What is CNN?
In 1990, this spacecraft launched into orbit and began sending back some of the clearest images of space ever seen.
What is the Hubble Space Telescope?
In 1956, this North African country became independent from France, inspiring celebrations worldwide.
What is Morocco?
In 1966, this popular American car was introduced and quickly became a symbol of the decade.
What is the Ford Mustang?
In 1978, this small electronic device allowed people to calculate numbers quickly and became common in offices and schools.
What is the pocket calculator?
In 1984, this small plush toy with big hair became one of the decade’s most-wanted Christmas gifts.
What are Cabbage Patch Kids?
In 1990, this country elected its first female prime minister, Chandrika Kumaratunga, in South Asia.
What is Sri Lanka?
In 1956, this European tunnel under the Alps opened, cutting travel time dramatically between Italy and France.
What is the Mont Blanc Tunnel?
In 1963, this famous American actress married Prince Rainier III, creating headlines worldwide.
Who is Grace Kelly?
In 1979, this American president became the first to visit the People’s Republic of China, opening diplomatic relations.
Who is Jimmy Carter?
In 1985, this charity single brought together dozens of musicians to fight famine in Africa.
What is “We Are the World”?
In 1996, this famous sheep became the world’s first mammal cloned from an adult cell.
Who is Dolly?