Under which US President
1995: With this U.S. president in attendance, the presidents of Bosnia, Croatia, and Serbia signed the Dayton Peace Agreement in Paris.
Who is Bill Clinton? The agreement ended the Bosnian War and established a framework for peace.
This peanut-buttery candy’s popularity in the early ’80s is attributed to the film E.T.
What are Reese’s Pieces? Although the candy was introduced in 1978, it wasn’t popular until a beloved on-screen alien munched on them in 1982.
Opened in 1988, this Andrew Lloyd Webber musical still holds the record for Broadway’s longest-running show.
What is The Phantom of the Opera?
In the 1950s, drive-in restaurant servers came to your car using this mode of transportation.
What are roller skates? Named carhops, the servers were all the rage throughout the 1950s. Sonic still uses carhops at some of its 3,500 restaurants.
The dog days occur during this season.
What is summer? These days are a period of intense heat, something we often dream about in January.
1989: The Exxon Valdez oil spill occurred.
In the early 1970s, this gelatin product brand popularized no-bake cheesecakes.
What is Jell-O?
A long-running Broadway favorite is this tale of the (literal) king of the jungle, which opened in 1997.
What is The Lion King?
These winter veggies resemble fat, white carrots.
What are parsnips?
Someone who shares a living space with another person in a college dorm is called this.
What is roommate?
1977: He presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Dr. Jonas Salk and posthumously to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Who is Jimmy Carter? Carter’s remarks at the time noted Salk’s lifesaving work and King’s humanitarian efforts.
The 1970s and ’80s saw a chocolate craze, including a trend toward this flowing chocolate fountain dessert.
What is chocolate fondue? At the same time, cheese fondue gained popularity.
This Broadway musical based on a lengthy book by Victor Hugo opened in 1987.
What is Les Misérables?
America’s most fundamental criminal law concept, dating to ancient Rome, presumes this until proven otherwise.
What is innocence?
Wear this detachable waistband with a tuxedo.
What is cummerbund? The cummerbund originated in India in the 19th century.
1976: He introduced Black History Month, expanding it from a weeklong observance to a full month.
Who is Gerald Ford? Ford’s presidency also saw energy conservation policies and new controls for commercial chemicals.
This candy bar shares a name with our galaxy
What is a Milky Way
In 1972, The Museum of the City of New York hosted a tribute concert celebrating this composer, whose works include Carousel and Oklahoma!
Who is Richard Rodgers?
This is the northern hemisphere’s largest island.
What is Greenland?
What is cummerbund? The cummerbund originated in India in the 19th century.
What is hummingbird? It can also hover and fly upside down, but it cannot walk.
1970: He was president during the first observance of Earth Day.
Who is Richard Nixon? This observance led to the creation of the EPA and OSHA, as well as the Clean Air and Water Acts.
This popular campfire treat consists of roasted marshmallows, on top of a chocolate bar, sandwiched between two graham crackers?
What is a s'more
Mary Martin played Maria in this 1959 Broadway musical; Julie Andrews plays the role in the 1965 film.
What is The Sound of Music?
You can use this uncooked food to light a candle if you can’t reach the wick.
What is spaghetti?
Mixing this smelly cleaning fluid with bleach is dangerous.
What is ammonia?