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100
What was the first product to have its bar code scanned?
In 1972 the first commercially successful video game was launched.
On June 26, 1974, the Universal Product Code system began with the scanning of a package of Wrigley’s Gum at an Ohio supermarket.
100
This romantic comedy TV series that ran from 1977 to 1986 took place on the MS Pacific Princess.
What is the Love Boat?
100
The political controversy that happened in 1972 while Richard Nixon was President.
What is Watergate?
100
This movie that premiered in 1976 starred Sylvester Stallone depicted that life of underdog boxer who wins the world heavy-weight championship.
What is Rocky?
200
Can you name this popular 1970s fashion brand?
The Italian fashion house Missoni was founded in 1953 but reached a huge peak of popularity in the ‘70s. Their high-quality and colorful knitwear designs still look amazing to this day. Their kaleidoscopic pieces are still seen all over red carpets and still feel trendy despite their long history.
200
This crime drama TV series that ran from 1977 - 1983 followed the lives of two motorcycle officers of the California Highway Patrol.
What is CHiPs?
200
In 1979 she became the first female Prime Minister of Great Britain.
Who is Margret Thatcher?
200
This 1977 movie starring John Travolta popularized disco music.
What is Saturday Night Fever?
300
When did David Bowie debut his Ziggy Stardust persona?
1972.
300
This TV series ran from 1972 - 1983 was set in Korea and depicted the lives of a group of doctors and support staff.
What is MASH?
300
In 1979 this partial nuclear meltdown happened near Harrisburg, PA.
What is Three Mile Island?
300
This 1979 musical comedy produced by Jim Henson, was the first theatrical film to feature puppets.
What is the Muppet Movie?
400
How long did the Sears Tower have the title of world’s tallest building?
. It was the world’s tallest building for an impressive 25 years before the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia were built.
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Can you name the first four characters introduced in Garfield?
Garfield was first published by Jim Davis in 1978, and that grumpy orange cat has been munching lasagnas and despising Mondays ever since. Davis’ comic strips of course featured Garfield and his owner Jon Arbuckle, as well as the excitable dog Odie and his owner Lyman. Davis eventually wrote the character of Lyman out when he realized that Garfield was filling the role originally intended for him—being a good listener for Jon to vent to.
400
This TV show ran form 1973-1978 is about about USAF Colonel Steve Austin, who crashed in a test flight accident, and is rebuilt with bionic implants that give him superhuman strength, speed and vision.
What is the Six Millions Dollar Man?
400
This President survived two assassination attempts in 1975.
Who is Gerald Ford?
400
In 1978, this first of 4 films based on a DC Comics character was released.
What is Superman?
500
Can you name the first four characters introduced in Garfield?
Garfield's owner Jon, the dog Odie and his owner Lyman.
500
This TV series that ran from 1975 - 1979 is about a high-school teacher and a racially and ethnically diverse remedial education class called the "Sweathogs."
What is Welcome Back Kotter?
500
This conflict in Asia which lasted 20 years, from 1955-1975, was a major battle between the north with communist allies and the south with the U.S. and non-communist allies.
What was the Vietnam War?
500
This first of nine films, released in 1977 and spanning 42, became a pop culture phenomenon depicting adventures taking place "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away." (must have the exact name)
What is Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope?