Nifty 50's
This major theme park opened in 1955. Some say it's the "happiest place on earth".
Disneyland
This United States President oversaw the moon landing in 1969.
John F. Kennedy
At the beginning of the 1970's, this iconic country star known for his baritone voice established his public image as "The Man in Black"
Johnny Cash
This movie follows a high school boy who is perhaps a little too close with the local mad scientist who decks out a DeLorean to travel through time.
Back to the Future
Many collectible toys that were produced by the TY company that aren't worth much these days.
Beanie Babies
This competition between the United States and Russia was referred to as this rhyming term.
Space Race
This series about other dimensions was created by a beloved figure from Binghamton.
The Twilight Zone
This 1975 thriller is directed by Stephen Spielberg and has a ragtag group of volunteers who take down a large shark that is terrorizing Amity Island.
A place where old and young could gather for convenience in suburban areas for shopping, socializing, and is usually anchored by department stores.
Shopping Malls
This popular film follows a man from Alabama who lived a full life because he never quite knew what he was going to get.
Forrest Gump
This 1956 song written and performed by Elvis was a top hit that inspired many other musicians such as Robert Plant, Keith Richards, and George Harrison.
Heartbreak Hotel
In 2001: A Space Odyssey, this AI companion to the crew of Discovery One and has the iconic line "I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that".
HAL 9000
This horror movie follows a young girl who is possessed by a demon and shocked many people over the decades through its creative use of pea soup and other visual effects.
The Exorcist
A popular haircut that is sometimes referred to as "business in the front, party in the back", really came into style during this decase.
Mullet
This biographical gangster film directed by Martin Scorsese follows the rise and fall of Henry Hill.
Goodfellas
This musical comedy about gambling starred Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Frank Sinatra, and Vivian Blaine.
Guys and Dolls
This album cover led many fans to believe that one of the members of The Beatles may have died because of his bare feet on the cover.
Abbey Road
This puzzle cube was the bane of existence for many children and something some could do in their sleep.
Rubiks Cube
This 1991 crime thriller follows Clarise Starling as she tries to piece together what happened to young women who were mysteriously murdered by a suspected serial killer.
The Silence of the Lambs
This 1959 crime comedy follows two jazz musicians in disguise as they flee to Miami with a ukulele player.
Some Like it Hot
In 1966, a Spaghetti Western starring Clint Eastwood took place in the American Southwest desert during the Civil War. This movie has been hailed as one of Time Magazine's "100 Greatest Movies of the Last Century"
The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
This prolific horror author released his debut novel about a girl with telekinesis who is terrorized on her prom night.
Stephen King
Written by John Kennedy Toole, this work of fiction follows Ignatius Reilly through the streets of New Orleans
A Confederacy of Dunces
Although it debuted in 1989, it wasn't until the 1990's that this show about a dysfunctional family in a fictional town was established in pop culture and is still running to this day.
The Simpsons