Time Covers of the ’60s
Weather Lore & Science
Oh Baby pt 2
New Year's
Animals
100
On January 27, 1961, the Time magazine cover featured this man’s inauguration
Kennedy (JFK)
100
“Red sky at night, sailor’s delight” means this kind of weather in the morning.
good or fair
100
What do we call a baby horse?
Foal
100
When did the New Year's Eve Ball first drop in Times Square?
1907
100
Which sea creature is known for its ability to regrow its arms?
Starfish
200
The March 2, 1962, cover was out of this world with this man, the first American to orbit Earth.
John Glenn
200
When you feel these parts of the body ache for no apparent reason, expect rain
joints?
200
What is a baby kangaroo called?
Joey
200
How much did the first Times Square New Year's Eve Ball weigh?
700 pounds
Today it weight 11,688 pounds due to handmade crystals
200
What is the lifespan of a mayflay?
A few hours to a day
300
The March 14, 1960, cover featured this iconic Swedish director, known for The Seventh Seal
Ingmar Bergman
300
Some say a large crop of these on the ground foretells a harsh winter
acorns or walnuts
300
How many bones is the average baby born with?
300
300
What are the triangles on the Times Square ball made from?
Waterford Crystals
300
Which gender are all clownfish born?
Male
400
This author of Catcher in the Rye was the cover feature on September 15, 1961.
J. D. Salinger
400
This fluffy cloud resembling cotton candy is accompanied by bright, blue skies.
cumulus
400
What is the term for a baby fly that resembles a tiny, worm-like creature?
Maggot
400
What is the address of the Waterford Crystal Times Square New Year's Eve Ball?
One Times Square
400
How long can a Galápagos Tortoise go without water?
one year
500
The June 5, 1964, edition featured the World’s Fair, held that year in this U.S. city
New York City
500
When you don’t hear a sound from these insects, the temperature has fallen below 55°F/13°C.
crickets
500
What is the term for the soft spot on a baby’s head?
Fontanelle
500
What two years did the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball not drop?
1942 and 1943
500
Which mammal has no vocal cords?
Giraffe
600
This “most trusted man in America” graced the October 14, 1966, magazine cover.
Walter Cronkite
600
When you see a compact circle around the moon, expect this soon.
rain
600
What is the term for the automatic response in a newborn where they grasp onto an object placed in their hand?
palmar grasp reflex
600
How many people tune watch the Waterford Crystal Times Square New Year's Eve Ball drop each year?
About 1 billion
600
What type of animal is a Flemish Giant?
Rabbit