History
In 1958, NASA was created. What do the letters stand for
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
What is the largest island in the West Indies
Cuba
Which classic musical movie introduced the hit song "Getting to Know You"
hint: 1956
The King and I
In 1957, a man many consider to be the finest athlete of the century retired Who was he
hint: think baseball
Jackie Robinson
Which reference book for world records was first published in 1955
The Guinness Book of World Records
What musican. theologian, physician and above all humanitarian won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952
hint: German in Gabon
Albert Schweitzer
What cities were joined by "The Flying Scotsman"
London and Edinburgh
In 1952 the longest running play opened in London.
What is the name of the Agatha Christie play
The Mousetrap
What accomplishment in 1953 made Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgay famous
first to climb Mt Everest
What newspaper has the largest Sunday circulation
The New York Times
When Fidel Castro seized Cuba whom did he overthrow
Fulgencio Batista
In 1950the Famous Brinks Robbery netted 2.8 million dollars. In what city did the crime occur
Boston
Four days after he was killed in a car crash , the film "Rebel Without a Cause" was released. Who was the film star killed
James Dean
What NFL team was the first to come to play in the state of Texas
Dallas Cowboys
What does Latin "quo vadis" ask
where are you going
In 1956 Dwight D. Eisenhower was re-elected by defeating whom
Adlai Stevenson
What is the only Arab country without a desert
Lebanon
What TV show ousted "I Love Lucy" from the #1 spot in TV rating in October1957
hint:think Western
Gunsmoke
What popular toy was first introduced by Wham-o in 1958
The Hula Joop
Who is the most translated English author
Agatha Christie
What Argentine revolutionary fought with Castro and died in Bolivia
Che Guevara
What two countries share the Khyber Pass
Afghanistan and Pakistan
What is the name of the TV show that featured Jackie Gleason in 1951
The Honeymooners
Where are the most expensive seats at a bullfight
Berrea (the very first tow right next yo the arena wall)
Palco (VIP boxes in the shade)
in the shade acceptable answer
What is the last line of Dickens's "A Christmas Carol"
God bless us, everyone