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1950's Music
Movie Stars
Moments in History
Geography
100
In 1955, Bill Haley and His Comets had their only Number One hit on the Billboard Top 40 Pop Singles. Which song was it?
Rock Around The Clock
100
Whose white skirt is billowing around because of hot air blowing up from a grating in The Seven Year Itch?
Marilyn Monroe
100
Tension between the United States and Soviet Union led to what war?
The Cold War
100
Death Valley is located in what US state?
California
200
Which rock and roll pioneer, born in St. Louis Missouri, had a hit in 1958 with “Johnny B Goode”?
Chuck Berry
200
What famous actor won an Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading role for his performance in the 1969 hit True Grit?
John Wayne
200
President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in what Texas city in November of 1963?
Dallas, Texas
200
What is the longest river in the US?
The Mississippi River
300
Who recorded the original version of the song “Hound Dog”?
Willa Mae Thornton
300
What was Katharine Hepburn’s first movie?
A Bill of Divorcement
300
In what year did Elvis Presley die in his home in Graceland?
1977
300
Mount Rushmore is located in what state?
South Dakota
400
What one hit wonder wrote, “Book of Love”?
The Monotones
400
Which film made Elizabeth Taylor a star?
National Velvet
400
In 1974 who was the first US president to resign?
President Nixon
400
What is the second smallest state?
Delaware
500
In 1956 Elvis Presley released his first single called…?
Heartbreak Hotel
500
This actors performance as Luke Jackson in Cool Hand Luke (1967) is ranked #30 on the American Film Institute's 100 Heroes & Villains.
Paul Newman
500
In 1980 what famous Beatle member was assassinated?
John Lennon
500
What is the highest mountain in the US?
Mount McKinley