March 28th
1968
Cleveland
100

What day of week was Mom born?

Thursday

100

What legendary burger launched in 1968 and can Mom name all the ingredients in less than 7 seconds?

Big Mac

100

What chef/brand of canned pasta products started as a restaurant in Cleveland?

Chef Boyardee

200

Know by just his first name, this Italian painter was born on the 28th in 1483. Along with Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, he forms the traditional trinity of great masters of that period. 

Raphael 

200

This acclaimed children’s show  debuted on NET (now PBS).  

Mr. Rogers

200

On June 22, 1969, the Cuyahoga River became so polluted that it caught fire. About how long was it on fire?

30 min 

300

What Alfred Hitchcock movie was release in 1963?

Hint- animal name

Birds

300

Was the average gallon of milk more or less than $1?

More! $1.07

300

Which Cleveland-based company is responsible for creating Holly Hobbie, Strawberry Shortcake and the Care Bears?

American Greetings 

400

This singer was born in 1986 is quite the poker player. She is known for her controversial style and flare. 

Lady Gaga

400

Was the average new home cost more or less than $25,000?

The average new home cost $26,600, up 9% from the previous year. (Adjusted for inflation, that amount is equal to $204,384 today.)

400

On June 4, 1974, a Ten Cent Beer Night promotion was held in a game between the Cleveland Indians and the Texas Rangers. Fans got so inebriated that a riot broke out and the Indians were forced to forfeit the game. What type of beer was served?

Stoh's 

  • Rangers first baseman Mike Hargrove (who later would manage the Indians) was pelted with hot dogs and nearly hit with an empty gallon bottle of Thunderbird by Uncle Mike.
500

This American general, politician, 34th President of the United States died on this day in 1969. His nickname was Ike. 


Dwight D. Eisenhower

500

Was Molly or James a more popular baby name in 1968?

James 4th 

Molly not in top 10. 

500

Cleveland was the first city to have what?

a) electrified square

b) paved market

c) drive thru liquor store 

Cleveland is a city of firsts when it comes to electricity. Thomas Edison (famous for inventing the incandescent light bulb) wasn’t born in Cleveland, but he was born in Milan, Ohio, less than 60 miles away.