The Decade Its Set In
This decade was full of Happy Days
What is the 1950s? Although the show ran from 1974 to 1984, the story of the Cunningham family was set much earlier.
He said, “My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over.”
Who is Gerald Ford? The quote comes from his first presidential address in 1974.
This 34-letter tune is from Mary Poppins
: What is “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”? Created by songwriting team Richard and Robert Sherman, the meanings of the roots of the word are as follows: super means “above,” cali means “beauty,” fragilistic means “delicate,” expiali means “to atone,” and docious means “educable.” Put it together and you get a loose definition of “atoning for educability through delicate beauty.”
Everyone looks forward to TGIF, which is the acronym for this.
What is Thank God/goodness it’s Friday? In 1965, the casual dining chain TGI Friday’s opened in New York City and grew to a chain of restaurants across the United States and around the globe. It’s seen a huge decline in recent years.
The ’80s were a time for female leaders, including Corazon Aquino, who became the first woman president of this Southeast Asian Island nation
What is the Philippines?
The backstory for Dallas starts the Ewing family drama during this decade.
What is the 1930s? Star-crossed lovers, family dynamics, and drama abound in this soap opera.
In one of his most beloved songs, he says, “You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one.”
Who is John Lennon? The 1971 tune “Imagine” is still popular and has been used during two Olympics ceremonies, in 2012 and 2018.
This tune from The Sound of Music, which is set in summertime, has become a classic Christmas song
What is “My Favorite Things”? As a marketing tool for the movie, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s music publishers talked Jack Jones into adding sleigh bells to the tune and including it on his Christmas album
The Mamas and the Papas recorded a tune about this day of the week.
What is Monday? The tune is “Monday, Monday.” John Phillips wrote the song, but the rest of the band hated it. They were all taken aback when it became a hit and topped the charts.
A 1986 disaster saw the explosion of this nuclear power plant in the Ukraine
What is Chernobyl? The explosion caused widespread damage, with radioactive particles reaching as far away as Sweden.
This decade was the setting for M*A*S*H
What is the 1950s? It tells the story of an army hospital during the Korean War and is one of the most beloved shows from the ’70s and early ’80s.
After rejecting his Best Actor Oscar, he said, “If we are not our brother’s keeper, at least let us not be his executioner.”
Who is Marlon Brando? Penned by Brando as a protest, the words were read out by Sacheen Littlefeather.
This hit, recorded by B. J. Thomas, is part of the Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid score.
What is “Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head”? The song is also featured in other films, including Forrest Gump.
Alphabetically, this is the first day of the week.
What is Friday? It’s also most people’s favorite day of the week because they’re in a weekend state of mind
In 1982, it became illegal worldwide to hunt these large marine mammals.
What are whales? The International Whaling Commission put an indefinite moratorium on commercial whaling to protect the animals
Recent TV show The Goldbergs has this decade as its setting, leading to many of the show’s iconic and nostalgic moments.
What is the ’80s? Creator Adam Goldberg based the show’s storylines around his real-life ’80s childhood.
Talk about irony! This British politician once said, “I don’t think there will be a woman prime minister in my lifetime.”
Who is Margaret Thatcher? Just six years later, she became that first female PM.
You probably associate Andy Williams with this standard tune, but Holly Golightly introduced it first in Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
What is “Moon River”? Audrey Hepburn wasn’t a singer, and she barely whispers the lyrics while playing the guitar on her fire escape. Paramount wanted to can the tune, but Hepburn told them, “Over my dead body.”
John Travolta stars in this movie featuring a tune by nearly the same name.
What is Saturday Night Fever? The film and its tune “Night Fever” by the Bee Gees are emblematic of the 1970s disco craze.
Supreme Court news in the 1980s included her appointment as the first female associate justice
Who is Sandra Day O’Connor? She was appointed by President Reagan.
Much of the original Dark Shadows series takes place during this decade in the late 1700s
What is the 1790s? The show tells the story of the Collins family and has been remade into both a TV series and a movie.
This film character told his love Sally, “I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.
Who is Harry Burns? Billy Crystal stars as Harry alongside Meg Ryan in the 1989 romance When Harry Met Sally.
“Monkey See, Monkey Do” is featured in this film, starring Connie Francis and Harve Presnell.
What is When the Boys Meet the Girls? The film features tunes by popular performers of the day, including Connie Francis, Louis Armstrong, and Herman’s Hermits
A popular 1969 European travel movie is titled If It’s [This Day], This Must Be Belgium
What is Tuesday? In the 1960s, airline fares to Europe were extremely expensive. People often considered a European trip the vacation of a lifetime and went for a whirlwind month, rarely spending more than a day or two in any one place.
A famous tune of 1985, “We Are the World” helped raise funds to fight famine and poverty in this African nation
What is Ethiopia? The song was organized by Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, and Quincy Jones and features many famous voices