Who What
In 1960, someone used a U-2 plane for spying and was imprisoned by Russia. Who did it?
Francis Gary Powers
What were the Three Stooges’ names?
The names of the Three Stooges are Moe, Larry and Curly.
What would you call an outstandingly cool man?
A cool cat
This phrase was first used to describe jazz musicians of the 1920s, but it didn't take off nationwide and eventually faded out. It was resurrected in the 1960s when style, culture and music began taking over American society.
In 1953, a famous explorer became the first person to climb Mount Everest. Who was it?
Sir Edmund Hillary reached the summit of Mount Everest in 1953. He was accompanied by a Tibetan mountaineer named Tenzing Norgay.
What is the first song by Elvis Presley to become his first U.S. Number 1 in the 60s?
Stuck on You
What was the name of the first novel that was ever written using a typewriter?
“Tom Sawyer” was written by Mark Twain, and it was the first book to be written on a typewriter.
What actress' voice was used for the character of Pebbles in "The Flintstones"?
Jean Vander Pyl - She also did the voice of Wilma Flintstone.
How would you respond when someone showed you something really cool?
Far out
"Far out" is one of those phrases, like "right on," that could have been used in a variety of situations and in combination with other popular phrases. It simply meant "cool" and was one of the most popular phrases of the decade.
What is the oldest European-founded city in the United States?
St. Augustine, Florida, founded in 1565 by Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles of Spain.
Which female singer was known as the face of the 60s country music?
Dolly Parton
Who created the miniskirt in 1964?
A British designer named Mary Quant eventually became famous for inventing the miniskirt in 1964.
On the TV sitcom "Beverly Hillbillies", what was granny's name?
Daisy Moses
What would you say when something came up at the last second to ruin your plans?
What a bummer
What a bummer or "bummed out" was used to describe any really disappointing situation, or to express being depressed or really sad. It's such a common phrase that it's still in use today and means the same thing.
Who did Pocahontas marry
John Rolfe, a tobacco planter.
Which singer performed the theme tune for the James Bond version Thunderball in 1966?
Tom Jones
During the 1950s, Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett were famous for wearing a certain kind of hat. What was it?
Both men were known for wearing coonskin hats.
Who starred in the comedy show "Captain Nice"?
William Daniels - Captain Nice ran from January to May in 1967.
If you're at a party or event that is pretty boring, you might turn to a friend and say, "Let's ______."
Split
"Let's split" simply means "let's leave" or "let's get out of here." Many popular phrases of the decade were so universal that they're still in use today, this one included. If the party was a gas, however, you'd probably want to stay.
What ultimately ended the Salem Witch Trials?
The colony’s governor ordered an end to the trials after his own wife was accused of witchcraft.
“Paint It Black” and “Gimme Shelter” were famous hits of which legendary British band?
The Rolling Stones
Bob Dylan said you should not trust people over a certain age. What age was that?
He said to never trust anyone over the age of 30.
Aunt Enchantra and Aunt Hagatha were recurring characters on which TV show?
Bewitched
What was a passion pit in the 1950s?
This was the slang term for a drive-in movie theater.
What was the first United States national monument?
Devil’s Tower in Wyoming.
Which artist invented the music production technique called The Wall of Sound in the 1960s?
Phil Spector