1950's
This young actor, who starred in the film Rebel Without A Cause, perished in a automobile accident in 1955.
Who is James Dean?
This dance craze was extremely popular in the 1960's, generally attributed to Chubby Checker, who had a popular song with the same name.
What is the Twist?
This "pet" became popular in 1975, especially since you didn't have to feed it or train it, and it would not die!
What is the pet rock?
In 1989, this divisive structure was destroyed in Germany after U.S. President Ronald Reagan demanded that Mikhail Gorbachev "tear it down."
What is the Berlin Wall?
This film, named after a famous boat, follows a young artist named Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) and socialite named Rose (Kate Winslet) before Jack tragically perished.
What is The Titanic?
This piece of women's clothing, that is named after a dog, became extremely popular during the 50's.
What is the poodle skirt?
In 1960, horror master Alfred Hitchcock released this film, known famously for a scene with blood circling a shower drain.
What is Psycho?
In 1979, Sony produced this portable music player, which was groundbreaking for people who liked to jog or walk and listen to music.
What is the walkman?
This space shuttle tragically exploded in 1986, killing everyone on board.
What is Challenger?
In 1997, this royal individual perished in a car accident in Paris, France, as the driver was allegedly trying to escape paparazzi.
Who is Princess Diana?
On February 3, 1959, a plane crash took the lives of popular musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and "The Big Bopper" J. P. Richardson. Many people called this event the day this died.
What is the music?
This 1961 film, featuring two gangs known as the Sharks and the Jets, was based off of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
What is West Side Story?
This film, released in 1978, starred Olivia Newton John and John Travolta, had several hits such as "You're the One That I Want" and "We Go Together".
What is Grease?
This popular film challenged teenage stereotypes as five very different high schoolers (Jock, Nerd, Rebel, Brauty, and Reclues) spent detention together for a Saturday for various reasons.
What is The Breakfast Club?
This man was the defendant in the 1994-1995 trial where the argument was made "If the glove does not fit, you must acquit."
Who is O.J. Simpson?
In 1955, this magical amusement park opened in Anaheim, California.
What is Disneyland?
In the final episode (1966) of this popular live action television series, the very special title character wants to go to college to become a veterinarian despite the objections from his "neigh-sayers".
Who is Mister Ed?
This type of pants features a leg that gets significantly wider at the bottom near the foot.
What are bell bottoms?
Journey topped the charts with this single in 1981.
What is Don't Stop Believin'?
This animated film with music by Elton John was the highest-grossing film in 1994!
What is The Lion King?
Dr. Jonas Salk successfully created a vaccine for this disease in 1952.
What is Polio?
This cinematic couple, portrayed by Warren Beaty and Fay Dunaway, terrorized the 1920's U.S. in their 1967 film, which shares the name of its title characters.
Who are Bonnie and Clyde?
The crew of Apollo 13 said this infamous phrase on April 13, 1970, which was made famous by the 1995 film "Apollo 13".
What is "Houston, we've had a problem." or "Houston, we have a problem."
This iconic 80's haircut was known for being "business up front, party in the back."
What is the Mullet?
This furry toy with a beak that made odd noises and seemed almost alien; many people were afraid it was spying on them.
What is Furby?