Best-Selling Novels
In 1971, his Rabbit Redux made the list of bestsellers; it is a sequel to his well-known earlier work.
Who is John Updike? There are four total books in Updike’s Rabbit series.
Boeing created a historic automobile, a roving vehicle that in July 1971 went on a mission to explore this.
What is the moon? The lightweight vehicle was able to reach 11.2 miles per hour and is still on the moon today.
The 26th Amendment is ratified, lowering the voting age by three years.
What is the 1970s? The amendment passed in July 1971, changing the voting age from 21 to 18.
This man sings the line “The morning sun when it’s in your face really shows your age.”
Who is Rod Stewart? Though popular on the radio to this day, “Maggie May” was actually the B-side for “Reason to Believe.”
What actor starred in both The Searchers and Stagecoach?
John Wayne. Wayne was nominated for three Academy Awards. His only win was for his role in True Grit.
His Islands in the Stream was a bestseller in 1970.
Who is Ernest Hemingway? Islands was the first of his unpublished novels released by Mrs. Mary Hemingway.
Introduced in 1997, this boxy Toyota hybrid vehicle sparked the electric car craze.
What is the Prius? Prius chief engineer later became the chairman of Toyota’s board of directors.
The first use of the written word internet to describe a tech phenomenon is recorded.
What is the 1970s? The term internet was first used by Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn in their research paper on internetworking, published in 1974.
It was in this song that Elton John sang, “Blue jean baby, L.A. lady, seamstress for the band.”
What is “Tiny Dancer”? The popular song is featured in the 2000 film Almost Famous.
What is the hottest planet in the solar system?
Venus. Venus’ atmosphere is made up of 96 percent carbon dioxide, which accounts for its hot temperature.
In the 1980s, Robert Ludlum penned a series of bestsellers about this CIA operative.
Who is Jason Bourne? The books are continued now by Brian Freeman and have inspired several films.
In the 1970s, many carmakers started to include stereos capable of playing these square music storage devices.
What are cassette tapes? Cassettes competed with 8-track tapes because they fit better in glove boxes.
The Cold War is formally ended at Camp David.
What is the 1990s? President George H. W. Bush met with Russian President Boris Yeltsin to declare an end to the war in 1992.
In his song “1999,” he sings that “life is just a party, and parties weren’t meant to last.”
Who is Prince? Despite its upbeat sound, it is a protest song written about nuclear weapons.
What is nitrous oxide commonly known as? Hint: A dentist uses it
Laughing gas. Nitrous oxide has no color or smell. It has been used to reduce pain and induce pleasurable sensations since its discovery in 1772.
This is the number missing from the Jules Verne novel "Around the world in __ Days"?
What is 80 days? Around the World in Eighty Days was published in 1873. The protagonist Fogg attempts to circumnavigate the globe in just 80 days.
) In 1974, the first digital dashboard display debuted in a Lagonda, by this automaker.
What is Aston Martin? The display data included speed, fuel, and temperature readings.
The first disposable diapers appeared in what decade.
What is the 1960s?
In “Come On Eileen,” this musical group sings, “No not us (no never); We are far too young and clever.”
Who are Dexys Midnight Runners? The band released this smash hit at a time when they were struggling and considering quitting music altogether.
What bird is the symbol of happiness?
The bluebird. Some sources attribute this phrase to the 1934 song “Bluebird of Happiness” by Jan Peerce. It is also referenced in the song “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”
This author wrote works like Carrie and The Shining.
Who is Stephen King? He is a prolific American author known for his contributions to the horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, and fantasy genres.
In 1996, General Motors introduced this safety system, which alerts 911 in the event of an accident.
What is OnStar? Today, the system can use a smartphone’s GPS feature to give emergency services the exact location of the vehicle.
The Pentagon Papers are published by The New York Times.
What is the 1970s? These classified documents detailed involvement in the Vietnam War and were first published in June 1971.
In 1983, she sang “I wanna be the one to walk in the sun; Oh, girls, they wanna have fun.”
Who is Cyndi Lauper? The song is actually a cover of a 1979 single by Robert Hazard, but Lauper reworked it into a girl power anthem.
What scientist proposed the theory of natural selection?
Charles Darwin. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, natural selection is defined as “the process whereby organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.”
A best-selling author throughout the ’80s, Danielle Steel is known for novels like Secrets in this genre.
What is romance? Steel has sold over one billion books worldwide, in 43 languages.
In the 1990s, the modern version of this speed-maintaining setting emerged.
What is cruise control? The modern version includes lidar, sonar, and more to help the vehicle safely maintain speed and avoid accidents.
Vice President Spiro Agnew resigns over corruption and tax evasion charges.
What is the 1970s? He resigned on October 10, 1973, and Gerald Ford was later nominated and confirmed as his replacement.
In “Stairway to Heaven,” Led Zeppelin reassures listeners not to be alarmed if there’s a bustle in their… this.
What is hedgerow? The song was inspired by wanting an epic new sound with both acoustic and electric instruments.
What instrument did jazz musician Miles Davis play?
Trumpet. Davis won nine Grammy Awards during his career. He was involved in the development of jazz.