Famous Firsts
This man became the first person to walk on the moon in 1969.
Who is Neil Armstrong?
This decade is when Elvis Presley released “Heartbreak Hotel,” and I Love Lucy was still airing new episodes.
What are the 1950s?
This mashed food is the main ingredient in hummus.
What are chickpeas/garbanzo beans?
The Great Pyramids of Giza are located in this country.
What is Egypt?
I was a blonde Hollywood icon who starred in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Some Like It Hot.
Who is Marilyn Monroe?
In 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across this ocean.
What is the Atlantic Ocean?
This decade is when The Beatles arrived in America and Woodstock took place
What are the 1960s?
Traditionally, this cheese is used on a classic Greek salad.
What is feta?
Amsterdam is the capital of this European country.
What are the Netherlands?
I hosted a long-running variety show and famously promised viewers “a really big show.”
Who is Ed Sullivan?
In 1955, this theme park opened its gates for the first time in Anaheim, California.
What is Disneyland?
This decade is when Jaws hit theaters, the Watergate scandal dominated headlines, and disco exploded in popularity.
What are the 1970s?
This dessert is made by caramelizing sugar on top of a rich custard.
What is crème brûlée?
Machu Picchu is located high in the Andes Mountains of this South American country.
What is Peru?
I played Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird and won an Academy Award for the role.
Who is Gregory Peck?
This woman became the first female justice of the U.S. Supreme Court in 1981.
Who is Sandra Day O'Connor?
This decade is when CNN began broadcasting, the Space Shuttle launched for the first time, and the Berlin Wall fell.
What are the 1980s?
This French mother sauce is made primarily from butter, flour, and milk.
What is béchamel?
This tiny European country is located between France and Spain in the Pyrenees Mountains.
What is Andorra?
I was nicknamed the “First Lady of Song” and was famous for my incredible scat singing.
Who is Ella Fitzgerald?
In 1901, this president became the first U.S. president to ride in an automobile while in office.
Who is William McKinley?
This decade is when Penicillin was first discovered, sliced bread went on sale, and Mickey Mouse made his debut.
What are the 1920s?
Meaning “under vacuum” in French, this cooking method seals food in a bag and cooks it slowly in precisely controlled water.
What is sous vide?
Formerly known as Ceylon, this island nation lies southeast of India.
What is Sri Lanka?
I was born Archibald Leach in England before becoming one of Hollywood's most famous leading men.
Who is Cary Grant?