MUSIC
This legendary singer, known as "Ol' Blue Eyes," became one of the biggest music icons of the decade with hits like Fly Me to the Moon.
Who is Frank Sinatra?
This popular skirt, often decorated with an appliqué of a certain animal, became an iconic look for teenage girls in the 50s.
What is a poodle skirt?
This global conflict, which lasted from 1939 to 1945, reshaped world politics and led to the creation of the United Nations.
What is World War II?
This lifeless pet was a strange phenomenon of the 1970s.
What is a pet rock?
This term from the 50s meant that you were treated unfairly.
What is "the royal shaft"?
This group made their U.S. television debut on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, launching the British Invasion.
Who are The Beatles?
What iconic British boots were a staple of the 90s?
What are Doc Martens?
This short but intense conflict in the early 1990s saw a U.S.-led coalition force Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait.
What is the Gulf War?
Drop a nickel in this machine while you're sipping sodas and listen to your favourite toons.
What is a jukebox?
Mum's serving meatloaf tonight. This term might be figurative, might be literal!
What is "gag me with a spoon"?
This Seattle-based band helped define the grunge movement with their 1991 album Nevermind.
Who is Nirvana?
This layered wrist accessory, often worn in bright neon colors, became a must-have for teens in the 80s.
What are jelly bracelets?
In 1963, this U.S. president was assassinated in Dallas, shocking the world and fueling conspiracy theories that still exist today.
Who is John F. Kennedy?
The HOT toy of 1983, moms lined up just for the chance to adopt one.
What is a Cabbage Patch Kid?
Not to be confused with working at the local flooring store, this term actually means to dance.
What is "cut a rug"?
Who is U2?
This hairstyle, business in the front and party in the back, became infamous in the 80s.
What is the mullet?
As the decade ended, fears of widespread computer failures gripped the world due to this potential digital glitch.
What is Y2K?
Step into your go-go boots and sequins, it's another Saturday night at this location.
What is the disco?
This expression, meaning really cool or exciting, might be used by surfers or plumbers!
What is "tubular"?
This Canadian mega star started as a country singer but crossed over to pop sensation.
Who is Shania Twain?
The sophisticated look of tailored suits, pillbox hats, and sleek silhouettes in the 60s were inspired by this FLOTUS.
In 1974, this U.S. president became the first to resign from office following the Watergate scandal.
Who is Richard Nixon?
Doc Martens, flannel shirts and ripped jeans made up this fashion trend.
What is grunge?
Not actually medication, this slang is simply meant to calm the situation.
What is "take a chill pill"?