History
Which president of the United States was in office from Jan. 20, 1953 to Jan. 20, 1961?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
What singer had a hit with Sixteen Tons in 1955?
Tennessee Ernie Ford
Which aspiring rock and roll singer appeared on the Ed Sullivan show in 1956, but could only be shown from the waist up?
Elvis Presley
Name the classic toy that was designed by the son of Frank Lloyd Wright and was named for the 16th president’s childhood experience.
Lincoln Logs
A term used to describe two people making out in a car
Backseat Bingo
What was the name of the first satellite launched into orbit by Russia in 1957?
Sputnik
Which group had a hit with Twilight Time in 1958?
The Platters
Which rising young star from the movie Rebel Without a Cause died in an automobile accident in 1955?
James Dean
One classic toy was an accident. It started out as a compound to clean wallpaper but was fun to work with. What is its famous brand name?
Play-Doh
A term used to describe a small, aggressive dog or very young child, as they can only reach one's ankles
Ankle Biter
What year did Disneyland open?
1955
Which smoky-voiced singer sang Too Young in 1951?
Nat King Cole
Which television game show first aired in 1956 and is still running today?
The Price is Right
Name the classic Milton Bradley kids game that was advertised as “A sweet little game for sweet little folks.”
Candy Land
What was the meaning of the phrase "going ape" in the 1950s?
Going Crazy
What is the name of the woman who refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955?
Rosa Parks
Who originally sang That'll Be the Day? in 1957?
Buddy Holiday & The Crickets
What famous baseball player married Marilyn Monroe in 1954?
Joe DiMaggio
What was the most popular toy in the 1950s?
Colorforms
A term used to describe a guy with a lot of grease in his hair, which later came to describe an entire group of people
Greaser
Which member of the royal family became head of state in Great Britain in 1953?
Queen Elizabeth II
B.J. Thomas sang "I Can't Help It If I'm Still In Love With You" in 1967. Who first recorded it in 1951?
Hank Williams Sr.
What piece of women's clothing, named after a dog, became popular in the 1950s?
Poodle Skirt
This doll brought balance to the boy/girl dynamic of the doll world in 1959.
Ken
someone who is boring or who puts a damper on others' fun