Retro Recipes
This powdered gelatin product was a mainstay of 1960s aspics, like the iconic Perfection Salad.
What is Jell-O?
On April 4, 1975, this company was co-founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen
What is Microsoft?
In 1962, this president presented his “Special Message on Education” to Congress, proposing financial aid for children who are disabled, illiterate adults, and other improvements.
Who is John F. Kennedy?
Despite being Doris Day’s signature song, she is rumored to have hated it. After recording her first take of the song, she said she never wanted to sing it again. However, she went on to sing it thousands of times and in numerous movies. The song title translates to “What will be, will be.”
What is "Que Sera Sera"?
This iconic redheaded comedienne of the 1950s and ’60s was married to Desi Arnaz
Who is Lucille Ball?
This ooey-gooey, dippable cheese became a popular favorite after it was featured in the Switzerland exhibit of the 1964 New York World’s Fair.
What is Fondue?
On April 30, 1975, the conflict in this country came to an end after decades of fighting
What is Vietnam?
On August 18, 1963, James Meredith became the first Black person to earn a bachelor’s degree from this university, also called “Ole Miss.”
What is the University of Mississippi?
Finish the Lyric: "Wise men say..."
what is "Only fools rush in"?
This musician, born on August 29, 1958, is known globally as the “King of Pop.”
Who is Michael Jackson?
During the 1960s, Swedish meatballs became a wildly popular appetizer, and the most popular gravy choice was this canned soup
What is Cream of Mushroom?
This seaside thriller directed by Steven Spielberg was released on June 20, 1975
What is Jaws?
In April 1965, this president passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), authorizing funding for educational programs, free lunches, and special education.
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?
This instrument is often heard in Jazz tunes, has three valves and was played by artists such as Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, and Miles Davis.
What is a trumpet?
This former President of the United States was born on August 4th, 1961
Who is President Barack Obama?
This Hormel canned meat product gained popularity during the 1960s as a breakfast side dish and in sandwiches
What is Spam?
On January 12, 1975, this team lost Super Bowl IX to the Pittsburgh Steelers
Who are the Minnesota Vikings?
This iconic snap-closure notebook was launched in 1978 by Mead and became popular for its ability to store papers securely inside.
What is the Trapper Keeper?
This classic country song was written by Willie Nelson and made popular by Patsy Cline in 1961.
What is "Crazy"?
This Astronaut was the first to walk on the moon.
Who is Neil Armstrong?
Throughout the 1960s and ’70s, this two-ingredient appetizer made from Lipton soup mix remained popular. It was sometimes called “California Dip.”
What is Lipton Onion Soup Dip?
Was America's top TV show for the fifth straight year.
What is "All in the Family"?
This religious based education was most popular in the 1950s.
What is Catholic School?
This popular 1950s singer was wrapped up in scandal when he left his singer/actress wife for another well-known actress - His hits included "Anytime" and "Oh! My Papa"
Who is Eddie Fisher?
He was known as the "King of Rock & Roll" and died on August 16th, 1977
Who is Elvis Presley?