1950s
This Civil Rights leader gave his famous “I have a Dream” speech in 1963
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
This new way of communicating on a computer was first introduced in 1971. Popular companies today would include Yahoo, Gmail, Outlook and AOL
This compact video game system introduced in 1989 became a hit that allowed kids to bring this with them wherever they went
What is a gameboy?
Created by Hasbro, this game was made in 1996 and consisted of three commands. These commands included twist it, pull it and bop it.
What is Bop It?
This modeling compound that comes in many colors is used by young children for arts and crafts projects at home was invented in 1956
What is playdoh?
This lamp introduced in 1963 is made by mixing alcohol and water and mineral oil and dyes, combining each separately
What is a lava lamp?
This song that was introduced in the 70's uses the lyrics "you can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life"
What is Dancing Queen?
This small disk completely destroyed the vinyl and cassette market in the 80's
What is a CD?
In 1992 this new tech savy invention used on a cellphone, gave rise to an entire new language that was heavy on -- lol, omg and brb!
What is a text message?
On June 15th 1952 this Children's hospital with a red heart logo opened it's door to the public
What is Le Bonheur?
This classic two-player action toy features a pair of dueling robots inside a yellow boxing ring. The game characters are known as the Red Rocker and Blue Bomber.
What is Rock'em Sock'em Robots?
What is a Rubik's Cube?
Created by Fujifilm in 1986, this device helped take pictures, was easy to use, cheap and readily available. Many tourist began using these on trips and could take them to a store to get printed
What is a disposable camera?
This iconic children's show featuring Chuckie, Angelica and Tommy took over television in the 90's where it showed the world from a baby's point of view
What is Rugrats?
On May 25th, 1977 an American epic space opera media franchise created by George Lucas was released. Main Characters included Han Solo, Darth Vader and Princess Leia
What is Star Wars?
Neil Armstrong’s co-pilot for the Apollo 11 moon landing.
Who is Buzz Aldrin?
These dolls who are all born in Baby Land General Hospital became a hit in the 70's. Each one comes with a birth certificate, and no two are the exact same
What is a Cabbage Patch Doll?
This song created by American rock band Survivor released in 1982 talks about an eye of a jungle cat
What is Eye of the Tiger?
In the 90's this new way of watching movies made with a slender disk it prevented the need to rewind your VHS tapes anymore!
What is a DVD?
In 1955, this heroic African American seamstress refused to give up her bus seat to a white man and was fined and arrested. A few days later the Montgomery Bus Boycott was initiated to protest segregated seating
Who is Rosa Parks?
Wouldn't it be nice if we were older?
Then we wouldn't have to wait so long
And wouldn't it be nice to live together
In the kind of world where we belong?
What is Wouldn't It Be Nice by the Beach Boys?
This genre of dance music uses a variety of sounds and colors and normally has a shiny ball hanging from the ceiling
What is disco?
In 1986 this space shuttle exploded shortly after launch
What is the Challenger?
This plush red doll giggles and says "That tickles!" or "Oh boy!" or the two together when his belly is squeezed once.
What is Tickle Me Elmo?