It Happened in 1940
First African American who appeared on a US postage stamp
Who is Booker T Washington
Germany and this country formed an alliance against France and Great Britain in 1940.
What is Italy?
This suave, smart-alecky rabbit became the most popular of Warner Brothers' cartoon characters, made his first official film appearance, in "A Wild Hare."
Who is Bugs Bunny?
This hockey team won the Stanley Cup; it would not win another for 54 years
Who are the NY Rangers
This epic movie set during the Civil War was originally a novel, later made into a movie in 1939, and won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1940.
What is Gone With The Wind?
This popular burger chain's first restaurant opened in California - Hint: it's mascot is a clown
What is McDonald's
This man was appointed Chancellor of Germany and led the Nazis to war.
Who is Adolf Hitler?
This comical cat and mouse duo made their debut in the theatrical short "Puss Gets the Boot" (1940) and were a hit with audiences.
Who are Tom and Jerry?
The heavyweight boxing champion who would remain champion for another 9 years.
Who was Joe Louis
This comic duo made their film debut in One Night in the Tropics.
Who was Abbott and Costello?
This Charlie Chaplin war satire was released
What is the Great Dictator
With the resignation of Neville Chamberlain, whom becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
Who is Winston Churchill?
This popular American dark chocolate covered peppermint confection was introduced in 1940 and is currently produced by the Hershey Company.
(Hint: It's also the name of a character from Charlie Brown)
What is the York Peppermint Patty?
This team won the NFL by beating the Redskins 73-0 in the most lopsided game in NFL history. It's last championship came in 1985
Who were the Chicago Bears
First African-American to win an Academy Award for her role in "Gone With The Wind".
Who was Hattie McDaniel?
In 1940 this elastic and transparent women's accessory first went on sale.
What are nylon stockings?
In June of 1940, this nation surrendered to Germany without firing a shot as they wanted to preserve the art and architecture of its country and cities.
What is France?
This catchy song, featuring a train, by the Glen Miller Band was number one during 1940.
What is the Chatanooga Choo Choo?
These games were cancelled in both the summer and winter due to WW II
What are the Olympics
This Best Actress winner for "Kitty Foyle"' is more famous for her dancing performances with Fred Astaire.
Who was Ginger Rogers
The President of the United States in 1940
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
What new technology was invaluable to the British during the battle as it could tell you the number of planes and the direction they were coming.
What is Radar?
The Adventures of _______ was a long-running radio serial that originally aired from 1940 to 1951 featuring this DC Comics character.
Who is Superman?
This basketball team from a city more known for tires, beat the Oshkosh All Stars 3 games to 2 to win the title.
Who were the Akron Firestone Non-Skids
I won't lie, this 1940 animated Disney movie was based on an Italian children's novel.
What is Pinocchio