OLDIES
Born in New York in 1936, this singer of 'Mack The Knife', 'Beyond The Sea', and 'Dream Lover' only lived until the age of 37.
BOBBY DARIN
It was the sinking of this ship that significantly shifted public opinion against Germany during WWI
LUSITANIA
This New Orleans festival falls on the last day before Lent starts and is French for 'FAT TUESDAY'.
MARDI GRAS
In April of 1991 the last of these closed in New York. It was a coin operating dining experience with windowed compartments that dispensed food.
THE AUTOMAT
This actress has won the most. Four times. For 'Morning Glory', 'Guess Who's Coming To Dinner', 'The Lion In Winter', and 'On Golden Pond'.
KATHERINE HEPBURN
Born in Newark NJ in 1937 this female vocalist was the first woman to reach number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with the song 'Everybody's Somebody's Fool.' Other hits were 'I'm Sorry I Made You Cry', and 'Stupid Cupid'.
CONNIE FRANCIS
AUDIE MURPHY
The Running of the Bulls takes place in this Spanish city.
PAMPLONA
From 1898-1971 this attraction existed in Bergen County New Jersey. It featured rides, games and a hit song by Freddy Canon in 1962.
PALISADES AMUSEMENT PARK
She was nominated for 'The Sound of Music', but didn't win. Many feel it is because she just won the year before in 'Mary Poppins'.
JULIE ANDREWS
This song includes the lyrics 'Let's fly way up to the clouds, away from the maddening crowds. We can sing in the glow of a star that I know of where lovers enjoy peace of mind.'
VOLARE
Before living in the U.S. Albert Einstein lived in this country.
GERMANY
Since 1978 Utah has held this famous film festival. Founded by Sterling Van Wagenen, who worked for Robert Redford's company, he named the festival after one of Redford's iconic roles.
SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
The price of one of these hamburgers was 5 cents when it appeared in 1921.
WHITE CASTLE
VIVIEN LEIGH won twice. Once for Scarlet O'Hara in 'Gone With The Wind' and the other 12 years later in this film, the one where Marlon Brando famously shouts 'STELLLLAAAAA!'
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
This musical group had hit songs with 'Under the Boardwalk', 'This Magic Moment', and 'Save the Last Dance For Me'.
THE DRIFTERS
Adolf Hitler committed suicide in April of 1945 when it was evident Germany would not win the war. His wife did the same. This was her name.
EVA BRAUN
This festival happens before Labor Day in the Black Rock Desert in Reno Nevada and focuses on community, art, self expression and ends with a large wooden effigy being set on fire.
BURNING MAN
This electronics chain was in business from 1969-1989, and featured DJ Jerry Carroll in over 7500 commercials claiming 'Their Prices Are INSANE!'
CRAZY EDDIE'S
In 1969 when Katherine Hepburn won the Oscar for 'The Lion in Winter' it was the only time there was a tie for Best Actress. The tie was with this famous singer who won for the film 'FUNNY GIRL'.
BARBARA STREISAND
Lesley Gore sang this song, telling us she'll cry if she wants to.
It's My Party
Gary Cooper won the Oscar for best actor in 1941 for playing him, one of the most decorated soldiers of WW1, who along with six men captured 132 German soldiers in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive.
Sergeant Alvin York
Held in OAXACA, Mexico this festival features skeletons, masks, and parades to honor those that have passed. It was the setting for the opening of the James Bond film 'Spectre'.
DAY OF THE DEAD
This discount department store was in business from 1958-2001and had competitors like Caldor and Kmart.
BRADLEES
She has been nominated 17 times for Best Actress. She was won twice. For 'Sophie's Choice', and 'The Iron Lady'.
MERYL STREEP