1947 Pop-Culture
Number 42 on the Brooklyn Dodgers, in 1947 this player caused quite a stir across the nation.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
Before Instagram, what world-famous instant camera was first showcased in New York City in 1947?
What is a Polaroid Camera?
What criminal organisation is Sicily notorious for?
What is the mafia?
The First Punic War over Sicily was fought by the Romans and what other empire?
What is Carthage?
If something is "swell", it means this:
What is great?
This holiday film that premiered in 1947 told the story of a man and his determination to prove to a cynical mother and her daughter that he was the real Santa Claus.
What is Miracle on 34th Street?
These awards for the best theatre performances are first presented at Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Brooklyn, New York in 1947.
What is the Tony Awards?
Sicily is responsible what delicious creme-filled dessert?
What is cannoli?
This famous Greek mathematician was born in Sarausa, or Syracuse, Sicily in 287 BCE.
If someone refers to a part of their body as their "peepers", they are talking about their...
What is eyes?
In 1947, this team defeats the Brooklyn Dodgers to win their 11th World Series Title.
Who is the New York Yankees?
This man, the 99th mayor of New York City, and of Italian descent, died in September of 1947.
Who is Fiorello La Guardia?
"Brioche con gelato" is a common Sicilian dish for this daily meal.
What is breakfast?
What (very Italian) product was ruined by the Phylloxera bug eating up its main ingredient in the 1880s?
What is wine?
What is courage/guts?
This ultra-iconic pop-rock artist who sang about blue-jean babies and L.A. ladies was born on March 25, 1947.
Who is Elton John?
In the Blizzard of 1947, how many feet of snow befell New York City?
What is two feet?
The Sicanians, the original Sicilian people, are known for what art form (BONUS: What specific medium was used)?
What is terracotta ceramics?
In the 1300s, Sicily and Southern Italy were given to this European country.
What is France?
If you're called a "dead hoofer", it means you are bad at _____.
What is dancing?
On July 7th, 1947, conspiracies arose as a result of this event in Roswell, New Mexico.
What is the Roswell UFO Crash?
This 1947 illness outbreak in the Big Apple had only 2 deaths, but led to over 5 million people getting vaccinated.
What is smallpox?
Name two languages that, in addition to Italian, the Sicilian language is comprised of.
During what century was the sonnet invented by Giacamo da Lentini?
What is the 13th century?
In the 1940s, this clothing item was referred to as "cheaters".
What are sunglasses?