Golden Oldies
This classic dance craze, made famous by Chubby Checker in 1960, had people spinning their hips to the beat. What is it?
What is The Twist?
This 1939 film took audiences "somewhere over the rainbow."
What is the Wizard of Oz?
In 1963, this famous civil rights leader delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington.
Who was MLK Jr?
This animated family sitcom, created by Matt Groening, first aired in 1989 and features Homer, Marge and their three children.
What is The Simpsons?
In 1876, this Scottish-born inventor patented the first practical telephone, revolutionizing communication.
Who is Alexander Graham Bell?
This Motown group, fronted by Diana Ross, sang Stop! In the Name of Love.
Who are The Supremes?
Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman starred in this 1942 film with the famous line, "Here’s looking at you, kid."
What is Casablanca?
This 1963 assassination shocked the nation, resulting in the death of a U.S. president while he was in Dallas, Texas.
Who was JFK
This 1960s TV series, starring Adam West as a caped crusader, featured a colorful, campy take on the iconic superhero.
What is Batman?
This invention, created by Percy Spencer in 1945, uses electromagnetic waves to heat food quickly.
What is the microwave?
This pioneering girl group was the first to have a #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, paving the way for future female artists. Their 1961 song Will You Love Me Tomorrow became an instant classic.
Who are the Shirelles?
This 1954 Alfred Hitchcock thriller starred James Stewart as a photographer who spies on his neighbors from his apartment.
What is Rear Window?
In 1965, this American president signed into law the Medicare and Medicaid programs, expanding healthcare access for seniors and low-income individuals.
Who is Lyndon B Johnson?
This 1970s TV show, starring Carroll O'Connor as the bigoted Archie Bunker, explored social issues and became a groundbreaking sitcom of its time.
What is All In The Family?
This 1950s invention by George de Mestral, inspired by burrs sticking to his clothing, led to the creation of a fastener used in everything from clothing to industrial applications.
What is velcro?
This 1958 hit by The Champs is one of the few all-instrumental songs to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It can also cause a headache if you consume too much in one evening.
What is Tequila?
This 1951 drama, starring Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh, features the famous line, "I have always depended on the kindness of strangers."
What is a Streetcar Named Desire?
In 1967, this Middle Eastern conflict, involving Israel and several Arab nations, lasted six days and dramatically changed the geopolitical landscape.
What is the Six Day War?
This 1960s TV show, starring Robert Conrad as a secret service agent, was known for its action-packed adventures and opening theme, "The Impossible Mission."
What is The Wild Wild West?
This 1938 invention by Chester Carlson, which allowed people to make copies of documents, revolutionized office work.
Before going solo, this legendary singer was part of The Blue Moon Boys and played guitar for Elvis Presley.
Who is Scotty Moore?
This silent film legend was known for his expressive face, slapstick comedy, and films like The General and Sherlock Jr.
Who is Buster Keaton?
This 1973 agreement, which ended direct U.S. military involvement in the Vietnam War, is known by what name?
What is the Paris Peace Accords?
In the 1950s, this TV show became the first to broadcast live from the White House. It was a news program created by Edward R. Murrow.
What is See It Now?
This 1968 invention allowed people to instantly measure and monitor their heart rate, becoming a crucial tool in both fitness and medical diagnostics.
What is the electrocardiogram(ECG)?