Music
This British band made their American debut on “The Ed Sullivan Show” in February 1964, sparking what became known as the “British Invasion.”
Who are The Beatles?
In 1964, this iconic game show premiered with host Art Fleming — it challenged contestants to answer in the form of a question.
What is Jeopardy!?
This sleek and affordable sports car was first introduced by Ford in 1964 and became an instant American icon.
What is the Ford Mustang?
In the 1964 presidential election, this Democratic incumbent won a landslide victory over Republican Barry Goldwater.
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?
This now-iconic American car model was introduced by Ford in 1964 and quickly became a symbol of style and performance.
What is the Ford Mustang?
This song by The Supremes became their first #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964.
What is “Where Did Our Love Go”?
This Disney film, released in 1964 and starring Julie Andrews, combined live-action and animation and became an instant classic.
What is Mary Poppins?
This sugar-free soft drink launched nationally in 1964, making it one of the first diet sodas marketed to the masses.
What is Diet Pepsi?
This landmark civil rights legislation, signed into law in 1964, outlawed segregation in public places and banned employment discrimination.
What is the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
This NASA space probe, launched in November 1964, became the first to take close-up photos of Mars and proved that deep space communication was possible.
What is Mariner 4?
This legendary guitar player, later known for his solo career, joined the Isley Brothers as a backup guitarist in 1964.
Who is Jimi Hendrix?
This 1964 televised boxing match featured a 22-year-old Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay) stunning the world by defeating this reigning heavyweight champion.
Who is Sonny Liston?
Though invented earlier, this convenience food became a full-blown fad in the mid-60s as more Americans embraced frozen, prepackaged meals for dinner.
What is the TV dinner?
In 1964, this war began escalating for the United States, especially after the Gulf of Tonkin incident led to a congressional resolution authorizing military action.
What is the Vietnam War?
This supersonic aircraft, first flown in 1964, was the first to use a “swing wing” design, allowing it to adapt to both high- and low-speed combat.
What is the F-111 Aardvark?
This influential jazz artist released the spiritual and experimental album A Love Supreme shortly after 1964, building on work and performances he was doing that year.
Who is John Coltrane?
This fantasy sitcom about a witch trying to live a normal suburban life premiered in 1964 and became a TV classic.
What is Bewitched?
Introduced in 1964 with little leprechauns and magical marshmallows, this breakfast cereal quickly became a sugary sensation among kids.
What are Lucky Charms?
This political organization, co-founded by college students in 1964, played a major role in the Civil Rights Movement and voter registration efforts in the South.
What is the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)?
Completed in 1964, this massive New York City bridge became the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time, connecting Brooklyn and Staten Island.
What is the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge?
This folk singer, known for her protest music, released It Ain’t Me Babe with Bob Dylan in 1964, helping cement her place in the political folk movement.
Who is Joan Baez?
This 1964 satirical film by Stanley Kubrick features the subtitle “How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.”
What is Dr. Strangelove?
This hairstyle, popularized by female Motown singers like The Supremes, featured teased and rounded hair piled high on the head.
What is the beehive?
In 1964, this Civil Rights leader delivered his famous “Ballot or the Bullet” speech, advocating for Black empowerment and self-determination in the face of systemic racism.
Who is Malcolm X?
Launched in April 1964, this unmanned NASA mission marked the first flight of a new spacecraft designed for America’s future two-person spaceflights.
What is Gemini 1?