Firsts
In 1957, this company made the first Japanese car to ever be sold in the US.
Toyota
In 1954, frozen _______ are introduced by Swanson.
TV Dinners
In 1955, this famous actor died tragically in a car accident at the age of 24.
James Dean
Chuck Berry is known for playing this instrument.
guitar
In 1955, this popular theme park was opened.
Disneyland
John H. Glenn, Jr. and Alan Shepard, Jr. were the first __________ introduced by NASA in 1959.
astronauts
In 1955, this reference book for world records was released.
Guinness World Records
In 1954, Marilyn Monroe had a spontaneous marriage (followed quickly by divorce) to this famous baseball player.
Joey DiMaggio
In 1958, __________ made rock 'n' roll history when it became the first Latin-based song to cross over to the pop and rock audience. Sang by Ritchie Valens
This type of skirt became wildly popular in the 1950's.
Poodle skirt
"______ Boom" peaks in 1957
Baby
This TV game show first aired in the 50's and is still on air today.
Price is Right
In 1958, this popular entertainer was inducted into the US army.
Elvis Presley
The popular musician ________has his very first hit song, "Heartbreak Hotel."
Elvis Presley
Eating this type of live fish became popular in the 1950's.
Goldfish
The popular children's toy the ___________ is created by Wham-O.
Hula-Hoop
In 1951 "I Love _____" premieres on television on the CBS network.
Lucy
This famous cowboy's real name was Leonard Style.
Roy Rogers
Known for his trademark dark sunglasses, "The Big O" was the nickname given to this star. (Hint: Pretty Women)
Roy Orbison
This was the first man made satellite launched into space.
Sputnik
In 1952, Jonas Salk successfully created a vaccine for this disease.
Polio
In 1952, the first issue of the comedy-driven _____ Magazine is published.
MAD
This famous movie director hosted TV series featuring dramas, thrillers and mysteries. (Hint: North By Northwest)
Alfred Hitchcock
American pop singer who achieved wide and enduring popularity as an angelic-voiced crooner of romantic ballads. He was perhaps best known for his affecting rendition of the Erroll Garner composition “Misty” (1959).
Johnny Mathis.
This TV crime drama was headed by Elliot Ness.
The Untouchables