Sports in '45
The 1945 Stanley Cup Champions, a Canadian team named after a part of the countries most famous tree.
Who are the Toronto Maple Leafs?
In a freak accident in 1945 caused by heavy fog, a plane crashed into this iconic New York City building, snapping an elevator cable with a woman inside, resulting in a new record for survivor of the longest elevator drop.
What is the Empire State Building?
This famous George Orwell novel was published in 1945.
What is Animal Farm.
On June 27, 1778, this famous American revolutionary symbol was returned to its home in Philadelphia after being hidden in a basement in Allentown to protect it from British forces. It won’t be hung in the new State House steeple for another 7 years.
What is the Liberty Bell?
The most popular boy and girl baby names in 1945. Coincidentally, these are also the names of two male apostles, and countless female disciples.
What are James and Mary?
The 1945 NCAA Football Champions, beating Notre Dame 48-0. Not as cool as the Navy ;)
Who is Army?
The Pulitzer Prize winning photo that became synonymous with American victory, of soldiers lifting an American flag on the battlefield was taken during this battle in 1945, and is one of the most reproduced photographs in history.
What is the battle of Iwo Jima.
The titular character in Swedish author Astrid Lindgren’s children’s book series, which was first released in 1945, is recognizable for her bright red pigtails and super-human strength.
Who is Pippi Longstocking?
Born on June 27, 1966, this famous director is best known for works such as the television show Lost, and installments in the Star Wars, Star Trek, and Mission Impossible movie series.
Who is JJ Abrams?
Invented in 1945, this kitchen appliance makes reheating leftovers a breeze.
What is a microwave?
1945 winners of the 31st Rose Bowl, beating Tennessee with a score of 25-0. Also former home of an infamous criminal running back.
Who is the University of Southern California?
Founded in October 1945, this intergovernmental organization was founded with a goal of promoting international cooperation and preventing future conflicts.
What is the United Nations.
In 1945, this band, led by lead jazz pianist of “L is for the way you look at me” fame, had the first #1 album on Billboards first ever album chart.
Who is The King Cole Trio?
On June 27, 1652, this city formerly known as New Amsterdam, enacted the first speed limit law in North America. The ordinance read, “no Wagons, Carts or Sleighs shall be run, rode or driven at a gallop.”
What is New York City?
This candy, named for its three pieces, (strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla) was changed to one piece after WW2 made strawberry and vanilla flavors too expensive.
What is Three Musketeers?
The 1945 Super Bowl Champions who moved to Los Angeles the following year.
Who are the Cleveland Rams?
This photography company accidentally discovered the first atomic bomb test, code named “Trinity”, in New Mexico, after customers complained about “foggy” film.
What is Kodak?
Till the End of Time, a song by this “No place like home for the holidays” singer, spent 2 months as the number one hit in fall of 1945.
Who is Perry Como?
Rendered deaf and blind from illness as a child, this Alabama native, born on Jun 27, 1880, eventually learned to communicate with the help of her teacher Anne Sullivan.
Who is Helen Keller?
Invented two years earlier by a mechanical engineer attempting to create a spring that could steady boat equipment at sea, this was the most popular Christmas gift in 1945.
What is a slinky?
The 1945 World Series Champions, whose name comes from the tenacious fighting of military units in the Midwest, not from the orange stripes socks the team adopted in 1927.
Who are the Detroit Tigers?
Inaugurated in 1945 for his 4th consecutive term, President Franklin D Roosevelt died less than 4 months later, leading to the inauguration of this vice president, who was later named 1945’s Time Person of the Year.
Who is Harry Truman?
The 1945 comedy musical, “The Bells of St. Mary’s follows a priest and nun working together to save their school, played by this actor of Holiday Inn, High Society, and White Christmas, and this Casablanca actress.
Who are Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman?
Get your kicks on…. This famous Route stretching from Chicago to Santa Monica was removed from the US highway system on June 27, 1985.
What is Route 66.
An excellent fisherman and an even better grandfather, who was born on this day in 1945 and is loved beyond measure by his family (especially his grandkids)!
Who is Papa?