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100

1964: This band from Liverpool, England first came to the United States and performed on the Ed Sullivan Show to over 70 million viewers.

Who are the Beatles?
100

1963: He was the 35th president of the United States until his term was cut short.

Who is John F. Kennedy?

100

1960s: This group of people were part of the counterculture movement that started in the United States in the mid 1960s; they were most associated with Greenwich Village in New York City and Haight-Ashbury in San Francisco.

What are hippies?

100

Two syllables: If someone calls you this word, they must think you're pretty cool. 

What is groovy?

100

1963: This piece of 60s décor has something in common with volcanos.

What is a lava lamp?

200

1968: This singer shocked the world when she left The Supremes to pursue a solo career. 

Who is Diana Ross?

200

1954-1968: This nonviolent social movement sought to end racial segregation, discrimination, and disenfranchisement throughout the United States.

What is the Civil Rights Movement?

200

1961: He is an artist known for his contributions to the "pop art" movement. His most famous piece is of a soup can.

Who is Andy Warhol?

200

Two syllables: You would call any disappointing situation--like the rain at Woodstock--this word.

What is a bummer?

200

1969: He was the first man to walk on the moon.

Who is Neil Armstrong?

300

1969: This music festival was held in upstate New York, and included acts such as Jimi Hendrix, Sly & The Family Stone, Grateful Dead, and The Who.

What is Woodstock?

300

1965: The United States officially became involved in this war, to many citizens' extreme disapproval. 

What is the Vietnam War?

300

1964: This famous boxer changed his name from ____ to Muhammed Ali.

Who is Cassius Clay?

300

Two syllables: This word is used to describe people you find attractive, not the furry animal.

What is foxy?

300

1965: This popular board game makes a game out of avoiding medical malpractice. 

What is Operation? 

400

1965: This singer-songwriter struck controversy and faced boos from the crowds when he "went electric" at the Newport Folk Festival. 

Who is Bob Dylan?

400

1967: He was the first African-American Supreme Court Justice.

Who is Thurgood Marshall?

400

1960: Alfred Hitchcock directed and produced this film, famous for its terrifying shower scene.

What is Psycho?

400

One syllable: This word, possibly referring to their haircuts, is code for the police.

What is the fuzz?

400

1963: This invention from Philips helped the world listen to music on the go. 

What is the cassette tape?

500

1968: This musical, featuring songs such as 'Aquarius' and 'Good Morning Starshine' opened on Broadway and ran for 1750 performances. 

What is Hair?
500

1962: This event in Cuba involved a stand-off between the United States and the Soviet Union that nearly ended in nuclear war.

What is the Cuban Missile Crisis?

500

1962: This bombshell famously sang Happy Birthday to the president (not sure Jackie was too pleased about it, either). 

Who is Marilyn Monroe?

500

Two words (and two syllables): This car:

What is a slug bug?

(or punch bug)

500

1964: This company invented the first VCR home video recorder.

What is Sony?