1962 Happenings
Lori's Favorites
Famous Libras
Kansas City/ Missouri(ra)
Jeopardy Potpourri
200
In October 1962 this confrontation between the US and two other countries brought them to brink of nuclear conflict
What is the Cuban Missile Crisis?
200
Cerulean is a shade of Lori's favorite color
What is blue?
200
Seeking truth and justice for decades as a broadcast journalist, her stellar interviewing skills and knack for empathy have made her an icon
Who is Barbara Walters?
200
The largest maker of boxed chocolate has been in Kansas City since 1932
What is Russell Stover?
200
It sounds like it means “stolen” but this 8-letter compliment means your style is fierce
What is snatched?
400
He became the first American to orbit Earth in February of 1962
Who is John Glen?
400
This part of pork have been popularized as one of the United States' and Lori's favorite meals
What are[BBQ] ribs?
400
From the Sound of Music to Princess Diaries, this acclaimed actress brings a Libra level headedness to every role she plays
Who is Julie Andrews?
400
Before Jackie Robinson became the first African American major leaguer, he was a shortstop for this team
Who are the Kansas City Monarchs?
400
Put a “B” on a synonym for donkey and you get this game fish
What is a bass?
600
In October 1962, he becomes the new host of “The Tonight Show” after Jack Paar’s successful 5-year stint
Who is Johnny Carson?
600
The iconic eagles song, Hotel California, is about a hotel in this beach town, and Lori's favorite vacation spot
What is Cabo San Lucas, Mexico?
600
This “childish” singer, actor, and comedian is thought to be from Atlanta, but actually hails from California
Who is Donald Glover?
600
The Kansas City Royals got their name from this show, hosted in Kansas City since 1899
What is the American Royal?
600
This “Black” snake of Africa is actually gray or brown and one bite can kill you in 20 minutes
What is a black mamba?
800
Considered one of the biggest multinational retail corporations, its first ever store opened in Rogers, Arkansas in July 1962
What is Walmart?
800
Although the movie is set in a snowy suburb of Chicago, the majority of Lori's favorite movie was actually filmed on studio in sunny California
What is National Lampoos Christmas Vacation?
800
This sports legend is evolving away from her sport to make time for other entrepreneurial ventures and to focus on being a mom
Who is Serena Williams?
800
The official state dinosaur
What is the hypsibema missouriensis
800
The calendar date with which the 20th century began
What is January 1, 1901 ?
1000
In June 1962, this superhero made his first appearance in ‘Amazing Fantasy #15’
Who is Spider-Man?
1000
Originally made in cast-iron pans, this inverted dessert became widely popular in the 1950's and 1960's, and is Lori's favorite
What is pineapple upside down cake?
1000
Sharing his birthday with Lori, this top-selling rapper’s stage name shares the same name as this top-selling Mars candy
Who is Eminem / Marshall Mathers/M&M?
1000
Where the famous “Iron Curtain” speech was delivered by Churchill
Where is Fulton, MO?
1000
Its 1980 eruption was the first by a volcano in the continental US outside Alaska since 1917
What is Mt. St. Helens