Pop Culture
Who was the singing cowboy in “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”?
Gene Autry
What animal was sent to space in 1951?
A dog
Which rock legend born in 1951 sang “Glory Days”?
Bruce Springsteen
How much was a gallon of gas in 1950?
Around $0.18
Which catchy “Mona Lisa” tune topped charts in 1950?
(What is) “Mona Lisa” by Nat King Cole
What movie monster made his first appearance in 1951’s The Thing?
The Thing from Another World
What candy bar got a TV ad campaign featuring a cowboy in 1950?
Baby Ruth
What ‘Rocket Man’ singer was born in 1950?
Elton John
What was the average house cost in 1950?
Around $7,400
What 1951 hit by Tony Bennett was about cold weather?
“Cold, Cold Heart”
What TV show debuted in 1951 starring Lucille Ball?
I Love Lucy
What bizarre beauty contest judged women’s knees?
Miss Knees
This world-famous tennis star was born in 1951
Martina Navratilova
How much did a dozen eggs cost in 1951?
About $0.24
“Goodnight Irene” was a hit for what group in 1950?
The Weavers
What Disney princess film re-released in 1950?
Cinderella
This actor born in 1950 starred in The Shining.
Jack Nicholson
This actor born in 1950 starred in The Shining.
Jack Nicholson
What was the minimum wage in 1950?
$0.75/hou
Which famous crooner sang “Because of You” in 1951?
Tony Bennett
What board game was introduced in 1950 that lets you buy and sell property?
Clue (in the U.S.)
What big-budget movie flopped despite starring Gregory Peck?
Captain Horatio Hornblower
Who was born in 1951 and became the world’s richest man (briefly)?
Bill Gates
What was the average salary in 1951?
About $3,500/year
What was the Billboard #1 song of 1951?
“Too Young” by Nat King Cole