1970s
This 1977 science fiction film, directed by George Lucas, became one of the most influential movies of all time.
What is Star Wars
This 1986 film, starring Tom Cruise, follows a group of Navy fighter pilots and features the iconic song “Take My Breath Away” by Berlin.
What is Top Gun
This animated series, which premiered in 1990, follows the adventures of a family of yellow-skinned characters living in Springfield and became the longest-running American sitcom.
What is The Simpsons
This 2003 film, directed by Peter Jackson, is the final installment of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, featuring the epic battle for Middle-earth.
What is Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
This 2017 film, directed by Jordan Peele, blends horror with social commentary as a young man visits his girlfriend’s parents’ house and uncovers terrifying secrets.
What is Get Out
This 1977 song by the Bee Gees became an anthem of the disco era, topping charts worldwide.
What is Stayin’ Alive
This long-running NBC sitcom about an eccentric, all-female group of roommates premiered in 1985 and starred Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, and Estelle Getty.
What is The Golden Girls
In 1998, this U.S. president was impeached by the House of Representatives on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice related to the Monica Lewinsky scandal.
Who is Bill Clinton
This 2004 song by Usher became a massive hit, topping the charts for weeks and earning Grammy Awards for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.
What is “Yeah!”
In 2016, this country voted to leave the European Union in a referendum, an event known as “Brexit,” leading to years of political and economic negotiations.
What is the United Kingdom
In 1974, this U.S. president resigned due to the Watergate scandal, making him the first president in history to do so.
Who is Richard Nixon
In 1989, this U.S. president delivered his famous “tear down this wall” speech in front of the Brandenburg Gate, calling for the destruction of the Berlin Wall.
Who is Ronald Reagan
In 1995, this software company released Windows 95, which was a major upgrade and introduced the “Start” menu.
What is Microsoft
In 2001, this U.S. president responded to the September 11 attacks by launching the War on Terror, including the invasion of Afghanistan.
Who is George W. Bush
In 2014, this company purchased WhatsApp for $19 billion, marking one of the largest tech acquisitions in history.
What is Facebook
This sitcom, which premiered in 1971, featured a family that ran a diner and starred Alan Alda as a young doctor.
What is MASH*
This animated series, which debuted in 1983, featured a group of robots that could transform into vehicles, and became a cultural phenomenon, sparking a line of toys.
What is Transformers
In 1996, this basketball player led the U.S. men’s Olympic team to victory in Atlanta, winning a gold medal and marking the start of the “Dream Team” era.
Who is Michael Jordan
In 2008, this tennis player won his first Grand Slam title at the US Open, defeating Andy Murray in the final and breaking a nearly five-year drought for American men’s singles champions.
Who is Andy Roddick
In 2019, this film became the highest-grossing film of all time, surpassing Avatar and was directed by the Russo brothers.
What is Avengers: End Game
In 1972, this NBA team won its first championship, defeating the New York Knicks in the finals.
Who are the LA Lakers
In 1981, this company introduced the first personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI), revolutionizing home computing.
What is Apple
This 1991 song by Bryan Adams, from the soundtrack of the movie Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, became an international hit and is known for its powerful ballad feel.
What is “Everything I Do”
In 2004, this NBA superstar made the controversial move from Cleveland to Miami, joining the Heat and eventually winning two NBA championships with the team.
Who is LeBron James
This athlete became the first woman to compete in a major professional men’s golf tournament in over 70 years, making history in 2016.
Who is Brittany Lincicome