US History
In October 1962, the world was on edge due to this international 13-day standoff.
What is the Cuban Missile Crisis?
In 1962, the World's Fair introduced futuristic technology like computers, a prototype page, and a cordless phone in this port city.
What is Seattle?
This web-slinging superhero first made his appearance August 1962 in the Marvel's Comics' Amazing Fantasy #15.
Who is Spider-Man?
In 1967, McDonald's launched this popular double-decker menu item for 45 cents.
What is the Big Mac?
This team won the first-ever Super Bowl in 1967, defeating Kansas City with a score of 35-10.
Who are the Green Bay Packers?
This iconic Hollywood actress and model known for her beauty and wit passed away on Aug 4, 1962.
Who is Marilyn Monroe?
This popular quick-cooking appliance was first introduced to the residential market in 1967.
What is the microwave oven?
This popular UK band released their first hit single titled 'Love Me Do' on October 5, 1962.
Who are the Beatles?
This popular big box retail store first opened its doors in 1962.
What is Walmart? (or Target or Kmart)
In 1962, this athlete (who now has a popular drink named after them) won both The Masters and The Open Championship in golf.
Who is Arnold Palmer?
In 1967, this counterculture gathering of "flower children" occured in San Fransico to protest the Vietnam War, promote peace, and reject materialist, societal norms.
What is the "Summer of Love"?
John Glenn became the first American to do this aboard the Friendship 7 on February 20, 1962.
What is orbit the Earth?
The actor who portrayed Agent 007 in the first official James Bond movie that premiered on October 5, 1962.
Who is Sean Connery?
On June 27, 1967, this convenient banking device was first installed in the UK.
What is the ATM?
What is the "Ice Bowl"?
On October 2, 1967, this person was sworn in as the first African American US Supreme Court Justice.
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
This nickname for an intense space phenomenon gained popularity after it was first introduced by physicist John Wheeler during a 1967 lecture.
What is a "Black Hole"?
On November 9, 1967, this popular magazine debuted its first issue featuring John Lennon on the cover.
What is Rolling Stones?
This artist painted the famous "Campbell's Soup Cans" in 1962.
Who is Andy Warhol?
In 1967, this female tennis star won both singles and doubles at both the US Open and Wimbledon.
Who is Billie Jean King?
On June 11, 1962, three inmates executed an infamous escape from Alcatraz, vanishing from the island on a raft made from this material.
What is raincoats?
In September 1962, Rachel Carson released this book that ignited the modern environmental movement and led to the ban of DDT. ("It's so safe you can eat it!")
What is a Silent Spring?
In 1967, this sitcom set in fictional Mayberry, North Carolina was the most popular TV show in the United States.
What is The Andy Griffith Show?
South African doctor Christiaan Bernard performed this medical miracle for the first time ever on December 3, 1967.
Who is a heart transplant?
This NBA player made history on March 2, 1962 when they scored 100 points in a single game.
Who is Wilt Chamberlain?