Mustachioed Men
This Spanish surrealist painter is often noted for his eccentric mustache, which he wore twirled and upturned.
Who is Salvador Dalí? He opened the Dalí Theatre-Museum in his hometown of Figueres in 1974; he is buried under its stage.
The first cover of this magazine featured actress Mia Farrow; it has since gone on to rank the “most beautiful people,” “sexiest man alive,” and more.
What is People magazine? Farrow’s feature in the 1974 debut issue came along with her starring role as Daisy Buchanan in that year’s The Great Gatsby.
In 1979, Led Zeppelin released a song called “Fool in the ____” this kind of weather, surely a damp place to be a fool!
What is the rain? Released as the A-side, with “Hot Dog” as its B-side, the song has a unique, almost pop-like sound for the band.
Shoulder pads, big hair, and neon color blocking trended during this decade.
What is the ’80s? In recent years, shows like Stranger Things and The Goldbergs have helped ’80s styles to trend yet again.
What famous aviatrix was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic?
Who is Amelia Earhart? Her disappearance a few years later is a mystery that has fascinated generations.
Which of these is not a rank in Cub Scouts: Webelos, Bear, or Lieutenant?
What is Lieutenant? Cub Scouts earn ranks such as Bobcat, Bear, and Webelos. Older Scouts in Scouts BSA work through ranks that can lead to Eagle Scout.
A campaign beginning in 1995 saw famous men and ladies sporting mustaches made from this beverage.
What is milk? The “Got Milk?” mustache campaign featured celebrities sporting a milk mustache; examples include Serena Williams and Steven Tyler.
On July 30, 1973, the Newsweek cover featured an aerial view of the White House with a tape recorder photoshopped onto its roof and an article about this then-president.
Who is Nixon? The “Nixon Tapes” issue predated the breaking of the entire Watergate scandal and detailed how Nixon would secretly tape conversations.
This band was going to “Rock You Like a Hurricane” in 1984 with their hard rock hit.
Who are the Scorpions? Other ”weathered” hits from the group include “Wind of Change” and a cover of “Dust in the Wind,” originally recorded by the band Kansas.
Food trends of this decade included Quaker Oats granola, Watergate salads, and fondue.
What are the ’70s? Trendy meals during the decade included potluck suppers and the popularity of brunch.
What two brothers are famous for their flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, in 1903?
Who are The Wright Brothers (Orville and Wilbur)? Their first flight lasted 12 seconds. The fourth and longest flight of the day lasted 59 seconds.
What sport did Scouts Emery Moorehead, David Montgomery, and Kevin Greene all play?
What is Football? Many Scouts earn badges in athletics, so it makes sense that Scout graduates go on to pro sports.
This “Purple Rain” singer is known for his thin, neat mustache.
Who is Prince? He was known to change up his facial hair at times, but his look with a barely-there mustache is probably his most iconic.
The December 1972 cover for Interview magazine features this pop artist taking a break from painting soup cans to photograph Naomi Sims.
Who is Andy Warhol? Warhol founded Interview and featured celeb interviews and striking photography.
In 1971, Bill Withers had his first hit with this tune, about a cloudy day without his lover.
What is “Ain’t No Sunshine”? He was inspired to write the tune while watching 1962’s Days of Wine and Roses.
In an example of pop culture influencing consumers, the Pontiac Trans Am gained popularity in the late ’70s after this action flick.
What is Smokey and the Bandit? The stylish sports car was chosen over a Corvette or Charger for its sleek performance and good looks.
What was the name of Charles Lindbergh’s monoplane in which he flew the first solo, nonstop transatlantic flight?
What is The “Spirit of St. Louis”? The flight took 33 hours and 30 minutes, from Long Island, New York, to Paris, France.
What U.S. president organized the first National Jamboree in 1937?
Who was Franklin D. Roosevelt? The event took place on the National Mall near the Washington Monument and featured parades, demonstrations, and more.
Since 1967, the mascot for these chips-in-a-can has sported his signature plump mustache.
What are Pringles? He’d been known as merely Mr. P until a pair of college students dubbed him Julius Pringles in 2006 on an unofficial Wikipedia page.
The September 15, 1997, issue of People features a black-and white memorial photo of this beloved royal.
Who is Princess Diana? One of their most popular cover subjects, Diana appeared on the cover more than 50 times.
In 1967, Jimi Hendrix wrote this song for then-girlfriend Kathy Mary Etchingham.
What is “The Wind Cries Mary”? She stormed out after an argument about mashed potatoes, and when she returned, he had written the song for her.
Food blogs and farm-to-table restaurants were two foodie trends in this decade, the latter a reaction to a recent stock market crash.
What is the ’90s? After the 1987 crash, farm-to-table cooking popularized practical cooking using what was fresh and local.
In what decade were female flight attendants introduced to commercial flights?
What were the 1930s? Ellen Church advocated for the addition of nurses to flights to alleviate public trepidation about flying.
What is a jamboree?
What is A gathering of scouts camping in friendship? Common features of a jamboree are campfires, sing alongs, and sporting games.
This actor is known for his ’80s role as Thomas Magnum in the show Magnum, P.I.
Who is Tom Selleck? Selleck’s ’stache is so well known that he once joked it has its own Hollywood agent.
This magazine’s October 1978 issue features Koko the gorilla snapping a photograph of herself in a mirror.
What is National Geographic? The article was called “Conversations with a Gorilla” and detailed Koko’s abilities with sign language.
In 1977, this three-man group (no longer a foursome without Neil Young) released “Cold Rain.”
What is Crosby, Stills, and Nash? Graham Nash wrote the song while reflecting on his gratitude to have joined the group.
The Mazda Miata, with quirky features like pop-up headlights, trended during this decade.
What is the ’90s? The vehicle was recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s best-selling two-seat convertible.
What first lady was very interested in aviation and visited Tuskegee Army Airfield in 1941?
Who was Eleanor Roosevelt? She was so impressed with her visit that she began to advocate for the school and for Black pilots.
Who founded the Boy Scouts?
Who was Robert Baden-Powell? The cavalry officer founded the Boy Scouts in Great Britain in 1908.
Known for roles as the Stranger in The Big Lebowski (1998) and as Virgil Earp in Tombstone (1993), this actor’s mustache is as iconic as his deep voice.
Who is Sam Elliott? Elliott’s trademark mustache is full and droopy.
A 1970 issue of New York magazine features New York society women raising their fists alongside the slogan “Free ____!” this important Broadway and philharmonic composer.
Who is Leonard Bernstein? The cover was intended as a jab at Bernstein’s political beliefs.
Elton John’s “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” was influenced by this group’s surf sound and harmonies.
Who are the Beach Boys? He said the way they structured their music, sound, and harmonies influenced this tune and “Someone Saved My Life Tonight.”
“Grunge” fashion trended during this decade, with ripped jeans, oversized flannels, and combat boots becoming popular for both men and women.
What is the ’90s? Music groups like Nirvana were a part of the grunge subculture as well.
Who was the first pilot to fly solo around the world?
Who was Wiley Post? In 1933, Post flew the Winnie Mae around the world solo in seven days, 18 hours, and 49 minutes.
Who founded the Girl Scouts in 1912?
Who was Juliette Gordon Low? Her original troop was made of 18 girls in Savannah, Georgia.