1950s
This rock ‘n’ roll icon became famous in the 1950s with hits like "Hound Dog" and "Jailhouse Rock."
Who is Elvis Presley?
This civil rights leader delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington, D.C., in 1963.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
This movie franchise, created by George Lucas, debuted in 1977 and revolutionized science fiction.
What is Star Wars?
This 1986 basketball rivalry between two legends, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, dominated the NBA.
What is Celtics vs. Lakers?
This 1997 event, involving a British royal, shocked the world and led to a massive public mourning.
What is the death of Princess Diana?
This war, often called the "Forgotten War," took place from 1950 to 1953 and ended in a stalemate.
What is the Korean War?
This U.S. president was assassinated in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963.
Who is John F. Kennedy?
This film, starring Sylvester Stallone, won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1977.
What is Rocky?
This 1984 comedy film featured a team of paranormal investigators who battled supernatural entities in New York City.
What is Ghostbusters?
This sitcom, which aired in 1994, followed six friends living in New York City and featured a famous coffee shop.
What is Friends?
This French fashion designer revolutionized the industry in the 1950s, with the “New Look,” emphasizing full skirts, shaping post-war fashion.
Who is Christian Dior?
This high-rise hairstyle, popularized in the early 1960s, required hairspray, and a lot of volume, making it a defining look of the decade.
What is the Beehive?
This NBA Hall of Famer, known for his signature mustache, led the New York Knicks to two championships in the 1970s.
Who is Walt Frazier?
This pop duo, made up of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, became an '80s sensation.
Who is Wham!?
This hair accessory, popular in the '90s, was used to hold ponytails in place, making a major fashion comeback in recent years.
What are scrunchies?
This 1955 event sparked the Civil Rights Movement when a woman refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama.
What is Rosa Parks' arrest?
This major music festival, held in 1969, became a symbol of the counterculture movement.
What is Woodstock?
This scandal led to President Richard Nixon resigning in 1974.
What is Watergate?
This 1980 horror film, based on a Stephen King novel, features the Overlook Hotel, a psychic child, and the famous line, “Here’s Johnny!”
What is The Shining?
This grunge band, fronted by Kurt Cobain, helped define the 1990s,with the hit single, Smells Like Teen Spirit.
Who is Nirvana?
This 1957 musical film, starring Natalie Wood and Richard Beymer, was an adaptation of a Broadway show based on Romeo and Juliet.
What is West Side Story?
This British rock band took over the music scene, leading to what was called the British Invasion in 1964.
Who are The Beatles?
This disco hit, performed by the Bee Gees, became the defining song of the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack.
What is "Stayin’ Alive"?
This fashion brand, founded by an American designer in 1984, became known for its chic, city-inspired clothing and remains a staple in modern wardrobes.
What is DKNY (Donna Karan New York)?
This 1996 R&B hit by Blackstreet featured Dr. Dre and became an anthem for smooth confidence, boasting the catchy line, “I like the way you work it.”
What is No Diggity?