Famous Americans
This famous American author is known for writing The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, two of the most beloved novels in American literature.
Who is Mark Twain?
The famous line "Melts in Your Mouth, Not in Your Hands" is associated with this candy brand.
What is M&M?
This 1980s song by Whitney Houston became one of the best-selling singles of all time.
What is "I Will Always Love You"?
This 1980s film franchise became a major cultural phenomenon, starting with a film about a group of teenagers who were transformed into superheroes by a mysterious alien.
What is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?
On December 3, 1924, this famous American writer, known for The Great Gatsby, died of a heart attack at the age of 44.
Who is F. Scott Fitzgerald?
In 1912, this U.S. president was the first to win the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in negotiating an end to the Russo-Japanese War.
Who is Theodore Roosevelt?
This soda, first introduced in the late 1800s, became a cultural icon and was famously marketed with the slogan “The Real Thing.”
What is Coca-Cola?
Released in 1982, this Michael Jackson song revolutionized the music industry with its groundbreaking music video that included iconic dance moves, like the Moonwalk.
What is Billie Jean?
This muscle car, introduced in 1964, became an icon of the 1960s, known for its sporty design and performance.
What is the Ford Mustang?
On December 3, 1989, this software company released its first version of the Windows operating system, Windows 2.0.
What is Microsoft?
The first African American woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, she is known for her novels such as Beloved.
Who is Toni Morrison?
This car company used the slogan "The Ultimate Driving Machine."
What is BMW?
This Beatles song was the band's final single they sang together.
What is "Get Back"?
This trend in the 2000s featured low-rise jeans paired with crop tops, often accompanied by brightly colored accessories.
What is Y2K fashion?
On this day, the state nicknamed "The Prairie State," officially achieved full statehood, becoming the 21st state of the United States.
What is Illinois?
This singer, known as the "Queen of Soul," and was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This slogan, introduced by De Beers in 1947, has become synonymous with romance and commitment, associating diamonds with everlasting love.
What is "A Diamond is Forever"?
Released in 1973, this song by Jim Croce became an instant hit, telling the story of a man whose life is forever altered by love.
What is Time in a Bottle?
In 1971, this fast-food restaurant chain pioneered the "drive-thru" service model, revolutionizing how customers received their meals.
What is McDonald's?
On December 3, 1992, this revolutionary form of communication was first used when “Merry Christmas” was sent from a computer to a mobile phone via the Vodafone network.
What is an SMS text?
Born a slave, this abolitionist became a leading voice in the anti-slavery movement and advisor to President Abraham Lincoln.
Who is Frederick Douglass?
This company claims to be "America’s Favorite Pasta."
What is Barilla?
Released in 1999, this song by Britney Spears became a pop culture phenomenon and helped launch her career as the ‘Princess of Pop.
What is ...Baby One More Time?
This streaming service, launched in 1997, began as a DVD rental service by mail before revolutionizing how people consumed movies and TV shows.
What is Netflix?
On December 3, 1967, this groundbreaking medical procedure was performed for the first time at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa.
What is a heart a transplant?