1950s
This famous American car model was first introduced by Chevrolet in 1953, quickly becoming a symbol of 1950s Americana.
Chevrolet Corvette
In 1963, this U.S. president was assassinated in Dallas, Texas.
JFK
This 1977 film, directed by George Lucas, became a worldwide cultural phenomenon.
Star Wars
This movie, released in 1985, starred Michael J. Fox as a time-traveling teenager.
Back to the Future
This early web browser, released in 1993, helped popularize the internet.
Netscape Navigator
This television show, which first aired in 1952, is often credited with shaping the format of modern television news.
CBS Evening News
In 1969, this event became the first successful moon landing.
Apollo 11 mission
This popular 1970s TV sitcom, known for its portrayal of a family living in Wisconsin, aired from 1976 to 1984.
Happy Days
This global music sensation, who released Thriller in 1982, became known as the "King of Pop."
Michael Jackson
This 1990s show, starring Will Smith, chronicled his life as a teenager in a wealthy family in California.
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
This rock 'n' roll legend, known as "The King," released his first hit song "Heartbreak Hotel" in 1956.
Elvis Presley
This famous musical festival, held in 1969, is associated with the peace and love movement.
Woodstock
This 1979 movie featured a troubled alien, E.T., who wanted to "phone home."
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
In 1989, this event marked the fall of a significant barrier between East and West Germany.
Fall of the Berlin Wall
This 1997 blockbuster film about a doomed ship became one of the highest-grossing films of all time.
Titanic
In 1957, this event occurred, marking the beginning of the space race between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. (Launch of..?)
launch of Sputnik 1
This British band, formed in 1960, released their first hit in 1963, leading the "British Invasion."
The Beatles
This musician, whose album Rumours was released in 1977, was part of the band Fleetwood Mac.
Stevie Nicks
This video game console, released in 1985, sparked the rise of modern gaming.
Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
This handheld electronic pet, popular in the 1990s, required constant care and attention.
Tamagotchi
This 1955 film, starring James Dean, made a major cultural impact and became a symbol of teenage rebellion.
Rebel Without a Cause
This animated TV show, debuting in 1960, became the longest-running American sitcom.
The Simpsons
In 1973, this country became the site of the Paris Peace Accords, which aimed to end the Vietnam War.
Vietnam
In 1984, this company introduced the first personal computer that gained wide acceptance for home use.
Apple
In 1991, this technology company launched its first gaming console, which eventually became a major competitor in the industry.
Sony Playstation