Presidential Trivia
the 1950s
Movies
music
november
100

President that pardoned Nixon.

Gerald Ford

100

In 1957, this company made the first Japanese car ever to be sold in the United States.

toyota

100

What movie stars a girl trying to get home, while avoiding a wicked witch and needing ruby slippers?

the wizard of oz

100

Who sings "Hound Dog", as well as "Blue Suede Shoes"?

elvis

100

November was once 31 days long True or False?

What is True? Julius Caesar changed the number of days from 29 to 31. However, later the Romans changed it to 30

200

A president from Ohio.

Grant or Hayes or Garfield or Harrison or McKinley.

200

This candy is known to melt in your mouth, not your hand

Hint: It has only two letters in the name

m&ms

200

What movie opens with the song, "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning"

oklahoma

200

What is the real name for the singer known as, "the Singing Cowboy"?

gene autry

200

The gemstone for November …Opal …Peridot …Topaz …Garnet

topaz

300

The president served two non-consecutive terms.

Grover Cleveland

300

Did Disneyland open in 1955 or 1957?

1955

300

What movie stars Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald OConnor

singin in the rain

300

Finish the phrase.... "Que Sera Sera...."

whatever will be will be

300

The zodiac sign that covers most of Nov …Scorpio …Capricorn …Aries …Gemini

What is Scorpio? It covers Oct 23 to Nov 2

400

This state birthed the most presidents.

Virginia

400

George Orwell wrote this book about animals taking over the farm.

Animal Farm

400

What movie was the first talkie?

the jazz singer

400

What year did, "How Much is That Doggie in the Window?" come out? Hint: 1960s

1965

400

The flower for November …Chrysanthemum …Dahlia …Aster …Michaelmas daisy

What are chrysanthemums? They are members of the daisy family that flower in autumn. Their name comes from Greek words meaning gold and flower.

500

This president was born the year after Washington took office and still has living grandchildren.

John Tyler

500

What Disney movie came out in 1950 about a princess who loses her shoe and has her carriage turn into a pumpkin?

Cinderella

500

What movie is this from, "Here's looking at ya kid." 

Hint: Humphrey Bogart said this 

casablanca

500

What is Bing Crobsy's real name?

Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby Jr.

500

Did you know there are birth trees? This one covers most of November. …Chestnut …Willow …Apple …Birch

What is chestnut? It implies honesty, of unusual beauty & vivaciousness.