COST
How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1950?
$0.27 per gallon
Sometimes called F1, this is the highest class of international single-seater auto racing. What do most people call it today?
Formula One (Racing)
Disney also released its first live-action film in 1950, based on Robert Lewis Stevenson’s novel of the same name. What is the title of the film?
Treasure Island
In 1951, the movie “The Day the Earth Stood Still” was released. Soon after, THIS TOY became increasingly popular, although short stories about robots had already been published in the 1940s.
TIN TOY ROBOTS
Korean War begins in what year ?
1950
How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1950?
14 cents
The first animated TV series debuted in the United States on August 1, 1950. The show was named after the lead character. Name that cartoon.
Crusader Rabbit
Before he became a solo superstar, Neil Sedaka was a roaring member of a band that became known as which of the following?
The Tokens
Invented by Richard James in 1943, THIS TOYS tricks included springing down the stairs end-over-end.
In 1945 it was demonstrated at Gimbels department store in Philadelphia and was an immediate hit, selling 400 units in 90 minutes. IT became even more popular in the 1950s and 1960s.
SLINKY
Failed assassination attempt by two Puerto Rican nationals on President blank while he was living at Blair House.
Harry S. Truman
How much did a Gallon of Milk cost in 1950?
82 cents
In his encyclical Humani Generis, Pope Pius XII declared WHAT a serious hypothesis that does not contradict essential Catholic teachings.
The Theory of Evolution
What stage name, one that would have sat comfortably on the set of "Blazing Saddles" (1974), did Del Shannon use when he was the lead singer in the band The Moonlight Ramblers?
Charlie Johnson
THIS invented by George Lerner in 1949 and was first manufactured by Hasbro in 1952.
It was the first toy ever advertised on television and has been in production ever since.
Mr. Potato Head
ANZUS Treaty enters into force in what year?
1952
To the nearest quarter, what was the average movie theater ticket price in 1950?
50 cents
At 22, this Hollywood starlet announced her retirement from the film industry. Who was she?
Shirley Temple
Salute yourself if you nail this one, but what was the occupation of the audience member who inspired the name for the Righteous Brothers?
US Marine
Manufactured by the American toy company, Mattel, Inc., THIS TOY officially debuted on March, 1959 at the American International Toy Fair in New York City - a creation of Ruth Handler who worked at Mattel. Over 300,000 dolls were sold the first year alone, due in part to Mattel’s sponsorship with the Mickey Mouse Club television program. Dark haired TOY came out in the early 1960s. Ken was released in 1960.
BARBIE
January 20, 1953 – BLANK becomes the 34th president and BLANK becomes the 36th vice president
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Richard Nixon
How much did a dozen eggs cost in 1950?
60 cents
The first charge card (credit card) was used in New York. What was the name of the charge card company?
Diner’s Club
Give me some good vibrations and tell me which of the following acts was responsible for giving Daryl Dragon his stage name of "The Captain"?
The Beach Boys
THIS TOY is one of the most common ancient toys discovered on archaeological sites. The oldest one ever found dates back to the 35th century, B.C.
SPINNING TOPS
1955 BLANK remains seated on a bus, the incident which evolves into the BLANK BLANK BLANK
ROSA PARKS
Montgomery bus boycott