In the Comics
This arachnid-themed superhero was introduced in 1962 and has been slinging his way through comics ever since
Spider-man
This 1985 film stars Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg and is based on a novel of the same name by Alice Walker.
The Color Purple
This synthetic fabric gained massive popularity in the ’70s and was seen in many disco fashions
polyester
The 1980 Winter Olympics were held in Lake Placid, in this northeastern U.S. state
New York
“Good Vibrations” and “Surfin’ Safari”
Beach Boys
Artist and sculptor Picasso
Pablo
The world first met this lasagna-loving comic cat in 1978
Garfield
In this 1968 film, the Beatles traverse under the sea to Pepperland.
Yellow Submarine
Abbreviated YSL, this designer rose to fame in the 1960s and continues to be a sought-after designer today
Yves Saint Laurent
In a national tragedy in 1963, President Kennedy was assassinated in this southern state.
Texas
“The Sound of Silence” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water”
Simon and Garfunkel
Folk singer Baez known for hits like “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down”
Joan
The 1980s introduced us to this group of pizza-loving superheroes named after well-known artists. They are “heroes in a half shell.”
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?
This Molly Ringwald love-triangle classic of 1986 includes the characters Andie, Duckie, and Blane.
Pretty in Pink
His designer jeans and other apparel, sometimes emblazoned with a CK, rose to popularity in the 1970s to early ’80s
Calvin Klein
The historic launch of Apollo 11 took off from this state’s Cape Kennedy (now Cape Canaveral).
Florida
“Dancing Queen” and “Mamma Mia”
ABBA
Civil rights leader Chavez, who fought for farm workers’ rights
Cesar
This big, green Marvel superhero was introduced in his own comic series in 1962.
Incredible Hulk (or the Hulk)
In this 1954 film, scientists discover a prehistoric beast lurking in the waters of the Amazonian jungle
Creature from the Black Lagoon
This designer’s looks were often worn by Audrey Hepburn, including the black dress she wore in Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Givenchy (gee-vahn-SHEE)
This state’s university in Tuscaloosa was integrated in 1963 with the admission of three African American students.
Alabama
“My Girl,” “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone,” and “Get Ready”
Temptations
French general de Gaulle
Charles
This iconic 1980s graphic novel by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons begs the question, “Who watches the ________?”
Watchmen
This 1973 film stars Charlton Heston as Detective Thorn and asks the iconic tagline question, “What is the secret of (this)?”
Soylent Green
Designers like Gunne Sax were known for this style of women’s dress, noted for looking like pioneer fashion
prairie dress
In 1974, the World’s Fair, also known as Expo ’74, was held in this state
Washington
“Man in the Mirror” and “Beat It”
Michael Jackson
Women’s rights activist Sanger
Margaret
This Garry Trudeau comic strip was first published in 1970 and features political satire centered on the title character’s life and views.
Doonesbury
This 1984 Patrick Swayze war film features high school teens fighting Soviet invaders.
Red Dawn
These extremely wide-legged pants were popularized by rapper MC Hammer and worn in the ’80s and ’90s.
parachute pants (or Hammer pants)
On March 28, 1979, the Three Mile Island accident took place in this state.
Pennsylvania
“What’s Love Got to Do with It” and “Proud Mary”
Tina Turner
Silent Spring author Carson
Rachel