1970s
In 1978 this lazy orange cat made his debut. He's said to still be eating lasagna to this day.
Who is Garfield
Considered the most popular artist of the decade, this King of Pop was on the Billboard charts for 27 weeks. An easy task considering they released Thriller and Beat It.
Who is Michael Jackson
Like all great tech companies, this company started in a garage in 1998 and would eventually become synonymous with internet searches.
What is Google
In August of 2005 this hurricane reached the US coastline. It's damages led to it becoming the most expensive hurricane in US History and Kayne West to famously say that "George Bush does not care about black people."
What is Hurricane Katrina
In a decade known for viral internet 'challenges' this particular challenge, popular in early 2018, led teenagers to raid their laundry rooms and 12,000 call to the Poison Control Center.
What is the Tide Pod challenge
Invented in the 1970s this color changing jewelry became popular as people explored their feelings. (Fun Fact: One of its inventors would later go on to invent the thigh master.)
What are mood rings
This classic 1980s toy, consisting of colorful cubes, was originally released in 1977 with the name 'The Hungarian Magic Cube.' After rebranding in the 1980s it went on to sell hundreds of millions over the years.
What is the Rubik's Cube
Released in 1992 this popular Disney movie, featuring Robin Williams in all his blue glory, was the best selling VHS tape of the decade with over a billion dollars in sales. Soon children would be introduced to the whole new world of DVDs.
What is Aladdin
On February 4th, 2004 this website was launched. Originally only for college students it would become the number one social media site in the world.
What is Facebook.com
In April of 2010, Apple released this product said to fill the need between a cellphone and computer.
What is the iPad
A long time ago in a theater far far away, 1977 to be exact, this movie debuted introducing the world to Luke Skywalker and launching a franchise that would create a new pop culture phenomenon.
What is Star Wars: A New Hope
On January 28th, 1986 viewers watched as this space shuttle exploded less than two minutes after its launch, killing all 7 members of its crew including a school teacher.
What is the Space Shuttle Challenger
Trying to keep this digital pet alive was no easy feat for the 76 million consumers of this popular 90s toy.
What is Tamagotchi
What is Twilight
Like something out of a fairy tale, on April 29th, 2011, Prince William married this woman who grew up a commoner.
Who is Kate Middleton
President Nixon resigned from office on August 9th, 1974 following this famous scandal. The scandal itself is named after the hotel in Washington DC where the initial crimes took place.
What is the Watergate scandal
Released in April 1989, this popular portable gaming console had 5 games available to US consumers including Super Mario Land and Tetris.
What is Gameboy
Released in 1993 this Spanish song by Los del Rio gained popularity in the US partially due to attendees of 1996 Democratic Convention performing its iconic dance. The first step is to put your hands in front of you, one at a time, facing downward.
What is Macarena
President George W Brush was reading the book 'The Pet Goat' to a class of second-graders when he was informed of this US tragedy.
What is the 9/11 terrorist attacks. (Specifically a plane crashed into the second tower.)
In the summer of 2014 people were recording themselves being drenched with buckets of ice water to help spread awareness of this disease.
What is ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease
Although most of this California cult's crimes were committed in the late 60's. (Most notably the murder of actress Sharon Tate.) Their leader and three followers were sentenced to death in 1972.
What is the Manson family
After the movie E.T's release in 1982 this candy's sales increased by 65% and made them an 80s nostalgia staple. Mars probably wished they'd used M&M's in the movie instead.
What are Reese's Pieces
On June 17th, 1994 pizza sales reached Super Bowl level highs while an estimated 95 million Americans watched this celebrity try to evade law enforcement.
Who is OJ Simpson
In 2003 McDonalds debuted this new slogan, replacing 'We love to see you smile.' It's still used today in conjunction with relevant product ad campaigns.
What is 'I'm lovin' it'
On December 21st, 2012 this South Korean music video became the first to reach 1 billion views on YouTube. It's catchy beat and funny dance led to countless parodies and recreations. 'Baby' by Justin Bieber didn't stand a chance.
What is Gangnam Style