90s Sporting Events
During the ’90s, baseball’s “home run race” featured star players Mark McGwire and this Chicago Cub.
Who is Sammy Sosa? Their epic 1998 home run race captivated fans, with McGwire hitting 70 and Sosa hitting 66. Barry Bonds broke the record in 2001 with 73 home runs.
These Hasbro favorite toys had a catchy tagline—they “wobble, but they don’t fall down!”
What are Weebles? The retro toy from the early ’70s made a comeback in 2010 with jumbo Weebles.
One of the longest-standing No. 1 hits, “Candle in the Wind 1997” is a song by him.
Who is Elton John? Starting in October 1997, the song hit No. 1 and stayed there for 14 weeks
In the ’80s, Cher made headlines with her relationship with this future Top Gun star.
Who is Val Kilmer? The two dated for two years, despite a notable age gap
This now-ubiquitous search engine began with a research project in 1996
What is Google? The project by Stanford University PhD students Larry Page and Sergey Brin went on to become the internet search engine.
Every kid’s favorite fall holiday falls on this date.
What is October 31? It’s Halloween, and little ones wear their costumes and collect sweet loot from family, friends, and neighbors
The 1992 Olympic Games featured a star-studded American team in this sport, with players like Larry Bird taking the court.
What is basketball?
The Dream Team won gold—unsurprisingly, considering their lineup contained Bird, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, and
Abbreviated “D&D,” this popular tabletop game emerged in the 1970s
What is Dungeons & Dragons? Created by Dave Arneson and Gary Gygax, D&D remains popular today.
The year-end No. 1 hit for 1970 was their “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”
Who are Simon and Garfunkel? The song hit No. 1 in February of that year and stayed in the Hot 100 for 15 weeks total.
n 1986, prominent businessman Arne Næss Jr. married this iconic Supremes singer
Hint: D R
Who is Diana Ross? The couple were married for 14 years and have two children together.
On which continent did oranges originate, traveling to Europe via Portuguese traders?
Asia. Oranges originated in the region encompassing northeast India, southern China, and Vietnam. Their name derives from the Sanskrit word naranga
) On October 17, 1973, this organization enacted an oil embargo.
What is OPEC? The embargo ended in 1974, but the skyrocketing prices persisted. The embargo left a generation with unforgettable memories of the effect on the economy, the long lines at the gas stations on designated even or odd days, and the implementation of the nationwide 55 mph speed limit to conserve fuel.
In the lead-up to the 1994 Winter Olympics, a bitter rivalry between these two athletes led to an attack.
Who are Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding?
Harding was banned by the U.S. Figure Skating Association for her role in the attack on Kerrigan.
In 1956, a chemist invented this popping, crackling candy that comes in a small pouch.
What are Pop Rocks? The General Foods chemist was trying to create an instant soda but instead invented a childhood favorite candy. They weren’t released for purchase until 1975.
he 1973 No. 1 song by Dawn was titled “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round” this
What is the ole oak tree? The song was on the Hot 100 for 23 weeks, starting on February 17, 1973.
In 1987, this actor married Brigitte Nielsen, his Rocky IV costar.
Who is Sylvester Stallone? Their wedding made headlines for its extravagance, though the marriage lasted a short two years
In the 1700s, the invention of what type of indoor heated growing structure increased orange cultivation?
Greenhouses. Because oranges grow best in a warm, tropical climate, the heated greenhouse made it possible for those in colder climates to grow this fruit.
Born October 1, 1924, this former U.S. president was a peanut farmer from Plains, Georgia
Who is President Jimmy Carter? He was the first U.S. president born in a hospital. The previous 38 presidents were born in their parents’ homes.
This golfer took his first swing as a professional on the PGA tour in 1996 and won the Masters in 1997.
Who is Tiger Woods? At 21, he was the youngest player to win the Masters and still holds the record today.
In the 1970s, a surprisingly simple favorite pet were these
What are pet rocks? Invented by Gary Dahl, the pet rocks came in carrying cases with a care and a training manual (yes, for a rock!).
In 1975, this duo declared that “Love Will Keep Us Together”—it certainly put them on top!
Who are the Captain and Tennille? This song was No. 1 for four weeks, starting in June 1975.
Thanks to a recent reality show, fans got a glimpse into the life of this Kiss star and his wife, Shannon Tweed.
Who is Gene Simmons? Together since the 1980s, the couple’s unique relationship timeline includes dating for 28 years before marriage.
Who sings the 1950 hit song “Orange Colored Sky”
Nat King Cole. The lovestruck singer describes the sky as filled with dazzling orange.
On October 1, 1908, the first production model of this game-changing car rolled off Henry Ford’s assembly line, with an ad campaign that claimed, “No car under $2,000 offers more.”
What is the Model T? It revolutionized the auto industry and brought cars within the reach of ordinary people.
Between 1993 and 2000, this tennis superstar won at Wimbledon seven times and ranked No. 1 globally for 286 weeks
Who is Pete Sampras? Sampras’ seven Wimbledon singles wins are second only to Roger Federer’s eight wins.
Throughout the ’70s, action figures based on this George Lucas film were popular toys.
Hint: S W
What is Star Wars?
A recent line of films and TV shows set in the Star Wars universe has continued the massive popularity of similar toys.
Los Del Rio Released a massive hit song and dance craze of the ’90s, at the end of the dance you swing your hips and say "Hey ____"
Macarena, the song hit No. 1 on August 3, 1996, and stayed there for 14 weeks
The 1986 wedding of this couple, the Terminator himself and JFK’s niece, made headlines.
Who are Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver?
The power couple was married for 25 years; both have ties to the acting and political worlds.
Which U.S. state grows the most pumpkins annually?
Illinois. The state grows over 12,000 acres of pumpkins each year!
October’s full moon is commonly known by this name.
What is the hunter’s moon? Hunting season is in full swing in October. In Anglo-Saxon regions, it was the historical beginning of fox hunting season.