1950s
What was the name of the first artificial satellite launched by the Soviet Union in 1957?
Sputnik 1
Which fictional secret agent made his film debut in the 1962 movie ‘Dr. No’?
James Bond
Which video game was released by Atari in 1972, sparking the arcade game industry?
Pong
Which comedy-drama film features a group of high-schoolers spending detention together?
The Breakfast Club
What snack did 90’s consumers put over the tip of their fingers before eating?
Bugles
Which popular children’s toy, introduced in 1952, was the first toy advertised on television?
Mr. Potato Head
What 1960 Alfred Hitchcock film is famous for its shower scene?
Psycho
Which band released the album ‘Dark Side of the Moon‘ in 1973?
Pink Floyd
Three Summer Olympic Games were held during the '80s. Where were they held? (200 points for EACH correct location)
Moscow, 1980 - Los Angeles, 1984 - Seoul, 1988
In what 90’s sitcom was neighbor Earl Hindman’s face obscured by a fence?
Home Improvement
Who was the first African American to play Major League Baseball in the modern era?
Jackie Robinson
What major sporting event first aired in color in the US in 1966?
Super Bowl
Who was the U.S. president at the beginning of the 70s?
Richard Nixon
What were you likely to have stored your make-up in during the 1980’s?
A Caboodle
What actor, playing what part in what movie was the line, “There’s no crying in baseball.”?
Tom Hanks (Jimmy Dugan)
Which iconic theme park opened its gates in 1955?
Disneyland
Which 1960s TV series featured a family of monsters living in a haunted house?
The Munsters
Which popular children’s educational show debuted on PBS in 1970?
Sesame Street
Which volcano, found in the US state of Washington, erupted in 1989?
Mount St. Helens
What is the name of MC Hammer’s most successful single of the 90’s?
"U Can't Touch This"
Which beloved TV series debuted in 1951?
"I Love Lucy"
Which famous guitar player performed the ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ at Woodstock in 1969?
Jimi Hendrix
In what year did the first Star Wars film get released?
1977
Which confectionary product was made famous by E.T.?
Reese’s Pieces
Mike Tyson bit off a portion of whose ear during a boxing match?
Evander Holyfield