Literature
This novel looked to the distant future of 2001 to explore the dangers of artificial intelligence.
What is 2001: A Space Odyssey?
This singer-songwriter, born Robert Allen Zimmerman, became one of the defining voices of the 1960s.
Who is Bob Dylan?
Developed by Margaret Vinci Heldt, this hairstyle has the hair piled up in a conical shape on top of the head.
What is the Beehive?
Invented in 1963, this decorative lamp features globules of wax.
What is the lava lamp?
From 1960 to 1969, this team won 9 out of 10 NBA titles.
What are the Boston Celtics?
Featuring collage artwork of a large variety of foods, this book has been dubbed one of the greatest childhood classics of all time.
What is The Very Hungry Caterpillar?
This artist sang the 1961 hit Stand by Me.
Who is Ben E. King?
This science fiction TV series helped shape 1960s fashion.
What is Star Trek?
Faulty equipment at a Dairy Queen let to the creation of this frozen drink and a company of the same name.
What is the Icee?
This city hosted the 1960 Summer Olympics.
What is Rome?
This 1969 crime novel would be adapted into a 1972 film of the same name, widely thought of as one of the greatest films of all time.
What is The Godfather?
This country music hit became famous for its mariachi-style trumpets.
What is The Ring of Fire?
This British model defined the mod look with her short hair and big eyes.
Who is Twiggy?
This computer-aided display control was named for its resemblance to an animal.
What is a computer mouse?
This team created a 1960s dynasty by winning three of five NFL championships and first two Super Bowls.
What are the Green Bay Packers?
This book of rhymes revolves around convincing a character to enjoy the titular meal.
What is Green Eggs and Ham?
This 1960 hit was Elvis Presley’s first Number 1 song after returning from the Army.
What is Stuck on You?
Known for his flamboyant, psychedelic style, this self-taught guitarist embodied 1960s ‘flower power’ fashion.
Who is Jimi Hendrix?
This car, debuting in 1964, but not available until 1966, was designed to rival the Barracuda and the Mustang.
What is the Dodge Charger?
This country won the most medals in both the Summer and Winter Olympics of 1960.
What is the USSR?
This absurdist tragicomedy expanded upon the exploits of two minor characters from William Shakespeare's Hamlet.
What is Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead?
This Rolling Stones album featured the hit song Gimme Shelter.
What is Let it Bleed?
Introduced in 1955 and popularized in the 1950s, this line of fashion was said to create the most wanted silhouette.
What are A-line dresses and skirts?
This synthetic fiber was developed by Stephanie Kwolek at DuPont as a replacement for steel.
What is Kevlar?
This Pittsburgh Pirate hit the winning homerun of the 1960's World Series.
Who is Bill Mazeroski?