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In 1967, this man became the first African-American U.S. Supreme Court Justice.

Who is Thurgood Marshall.

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This T.V. show about growing up in the 50ss starred Henry Winkler as Arthur "the Fonz" Fonzarelli.

What is Happy Days.

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In 1983, she was the first woman in space.

Who is Sally Ride.

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Starting in 1966, if you were read your Miranda Rights, you were given two specific rights and one warning. Name all three.

What is the right to remain silent, the right to an attorney, and anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.

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Which band released the song "My Way" in 1969?

Who is Frank Sinatra.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. gave this iconic speech in 1963 during the march on Washington.

What is "I Have a Dream."

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John Travolta starred in the 1977 movie about becoming the king of the disco.

What is Saturday Night Fever.

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This volcano, located in Washington, erupted in 1980.

What is Mount St. Helens.

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Starting in 1970, a cheerful, bright yellow symbol appeared on buttons, mugs, and t-shirts. What was the four-word expression often depicted with this smiling image?


What is "Have a Nice Day."

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What was the name of the robot in Star Wars in 1977?

Who is R2-D2.

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This band, already popular in Great Britan, appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show in February 1964, sparking their place in U.S. pop culture.

Who are the Beatles.

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This band made a T.V. appearance for a Halloween special because they are famous for their costumes and make-up.

What is KISS.

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This is Michael Jackson's 13 minute music video about the undead and is considered the most influential pop music video of all time.

What is Thriller.

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Which NFL team won the most Super Bowls in the 1980s?

What is the San Francisco 49ers.

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Which British band released the album "The Wall" in 1979?

Who is Pink Floyd.

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He said "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."

Who is President John F. Kennedy.

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The 37th, 38th, and 39th U.S. Presidents who were in office during this decade (1969-1974, 1974-1977, 1977-1981).

Who are Presidents Nixon, Ford, and Carter.

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This is the first woman to be appointed to the US Supreme Court.

Who is Sandra Day O'Connor.

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What popular 80s hairstyle is shorter in the front and sides, but longer in the back?

What is a mullet.
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Gentle Ben was set in which US state?

What is Florida.

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The person who assassinated President John F. Kennedy.

Who is Lee Harvey Oswald.

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The location of the U.S. Nuclear Power Plant that had a partial core meltdown on March 28, 1979.

What is Three Mile Island.

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This iconic barrier fell in 1989.

What is the Berlin Wall.

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Who directed the film "Taxi Driver in 1976?

Who is Martin Scorsese.

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Ghostbusters director Ivan Reitman voiced Zuul, the demonic dog, and what ghost originally named the "Onion Head Ghost" in the 1984 comedy film?

Who is Slimer.