Born in 1930
Scottish actor. He was the first actor to portray the fictional British secret agent James Bond in motion pictures, starring in seven Bond films between 1962 and 1983.
Who is Sean Connery?
The pricing of this product, which in 1930 cost 45 cents, is a hot topic these days.
What is a carton of eggs?
A severe global economic downturn that began in 1929 and lasted until the late 1930s . It was characterized by widespread unemployment, poverty, and financial instability.
What is the Great Depression?
The hometown Ann is proud to be from.
Where is Fort Lee, New Jersey?
Forever a planet in our hearts, this little guy was discovered in 1930 and was long considered our solar system's ninth planet, until it was reclassified in 2006.
What is Pluto?
American actor and film director. After achieving success in the Western TV series Rawhide, he rose to international fame with his role as the "Man with No Name".
Who is Clint Eastwood?
A pound of this delicious fatty meat cost 38 cents in 1930.
What is bacon?
A global conflict lasting from September 1, 1939, to September 2, 1945. It is considered the deadliest conflict in human history, with estimated total casualties ranging from 70 to 85 million people.
What is World War II?
Ann's main extracurricular activity in high school
What is cheerleading?
This beloved Disney icon first appeared in a comic strip on January 13, 1930. The strip begins with him as an optimistic, imaginative young mouse living on a farm, and dreaming of becoming a great aviator like his hero, Charles Lindbergh.
Who is Mickey Mouse?
Former astronaut, engineer and fighter pilot. He was the second person to walk on the Moon after mission commander Neil Armstrong.
Who is Buzz Aldrin?
In 1930, the average price for this monthly expense ranged between $18 and $26 per month.
What is rent?
A decades-long struggle for social justice in the United States, primarily focused on ending racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans.
What is the Civil Right Movement?
Ann famously refused to participate in this class activity, telling her teacher she could "go to Hell".
What is dissecting a frog?
This delicious dessert was is claimed to have originated in the United States in 1938 when Ruth Graves Wakefield chopped up a Nestlé semi-sweet chocolate bar and added it to her recipe.
What is the chocolate chip cookie?
Nominated by President Ronald Reagan, she the first woman to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court justice, between 1981 and 2006.
Who is Sandra Day O'Connor?
In 1930, a new one of these would cost an average of $600.
What is a car?
A period of geopolitical tension primarily between the United States and the Soviet Union, characterized by ideological conflict, proxy wars, and an intense arms race.
What is the Cold War?
Growing up along the Hudson river, Ann loved to do this.
What is climb a tree and swing on a branch, overlooking the river, watching the boats go by.
This transparent sticky product was invented by an engineer working for 3M as a way to seal food packages using the newly developed cellophane.
What is scotch tape?
An American investor and philanthropist who currently serves as the chairman and CEO of the conglomerate holding company Berkshire Hathaway.
Who is Warren Buffett?
If $18/month wasn't for you, a new one of these would run you about $7000 in 1930.
What is a new house?
It began with a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in 1972 and escalated as attempts were made to cover up the administration's involvement.
What is the Watergate scandal?
Ann's first job
What is working at a 5 and dime shop (Woolworth's)?
In 1930, the Galvin brothers’ installed the first commercially successful ___ _____ in a Model A Deluxe coupe.
What is a car radio?