Fashion
Toys/Games
Trends
Politics
General
100
A pair of trousers that begins as a tighter fit but becomes wider around the ankles.
Bell-Bottoms (Flared Pants)
100
This children's toy came out in 1959, but became popular in the early 60's. This toy is still being produced around the world today. This toy's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts but she is most often referred to as ____.
Barbie
100
This became a staple in malls across the globe in the 1980's. It was a place where parents could quiet their hungry little ones, and where teenagers could go to grab an afterschool snack.
Food Court
100
- October 1962
- Canada hesitates- lead to the mistrust in Diefenbaker's government
- Lasted for 13 Days
The Cuban Missile Crisis
100
July 20th, 1969
Apollo 11 Mission
The First Moon Landing
200
The 80's are known as the decade of exaggeration. This fashion trend was sewn into the interior part of a garment just above the shoulders. This was matched with puffed sleeves to create unique geometric shapes and cuts.
Shoulder Pads
200
This popular board game came out in 1963, originally made for 2-4 players. It is one of the first mass-produced three-dimensional board games. Players move around the board trying to catch the other opponents in a certain kind of trap.
Mouse Trap
200
A 1980 maze action video game released in arcades. The players control the animated character, who must eat all the dots inside an enclosed maze. The character must avoid the 4 coloured ghosts.
Pac-Man
200
- Famous civil rights activist
- Was assassinated in 1968
- "I have a dream"
Martin Luter King Jr.
200
1978 was the debut of this loveable character. He was lazy, orange, and hated mondays!
Garfield
300
This famous hairstyle became popular in the 1960's. It was known for being a large, rounded hairstyle, with your hair raised high on your head.
Bouffant
300
This Toy was released in 1960. It was originally sold at $2.99. It has now been added to the National Toy Hall of Fame. This toy is made up of a thick, flat gray screen and has two white knobs on the front lower corners.
Etch A Sketch
300
- 1962 dance song
- a modified line dance where participants formed a single-file 'train' that snaked through the dance floor.
- recorded by pop singer Little Eva
The Loco-Motion
300
Began on November 1st, 1955, ended on April 30th, 1975.
- Important events of the time that occurred during the 1960'sBay of Pigs Incident, Lao Bombings, Gulf of Tokin Incident, etc.
The Vietnam War
300
- Music lost a legend
- August 16th, 1977
- King of Rock n' Roll left behind a colossal musical legacy
Elvis Presley Died
400
This 1970's trend became known as the "leisure suite style", completed with matching trousers and jacket.
The Denim Suit
400
This toy debuted in 1980 but remains a popular toy to this day. Its most successful year was in 2017, where it made over $250 million in sales. There is a world championship competition based around this toy, which includes how was someone can complete it's puzzle.
Rubik's Cube
400
A popular trend in the 70's, these were used for fun and a means of transportation. Since then, there has been a whole sport created around this object.
Roller Skates
400
In 1972, after years of campaigning, congress approved this amendment to the constitution.
(ERA)
This movement concerned many conservative activists, they feared it would undermine traditional gender roles.
The Equal Rights Amendment (Fighting for Women's Rights)
400
This product was released in 1968, but the use of it was optional until 1984 when it became a law- this law is still enforced to this day.
The Seatbelt Law
500
This clothing trend began as "fashionable wear" with the clothing being made out of luxury fabrics such as velvet or satin. It later went out of style after being linked to taboo (forbidden) activities and was plagued by social stigma.
Hotpants
500
This toy took the world by storm in 1975, it had millions of people buying into the fad. It had clever packaging that included "breathing holes". It's 15 minutes of fame ended quickly, one year after its release. There was even an Al Bolt song inspired by this toy.
Pet Rock
500
As part of a groovy 1960's trend, this object was used as room decor, to spice up and brighten a room. One main ingredient used in making this object is buoyant wax.
Lava Lamps
500
This event caused the American Government to lower the voting age. This movement left a legacy of youth activism that would impact people around the world, it also revealed the power of student activism.
-Peaceful protests, marches, sit-ins, they didn't alter reality at all, but they were heard, seen, and left an impact.
The Antiwar Movement
500
- The first of this commercial product released weighed 2 pounds
- It took 10 hours to charge
- In today's dollars it would have cost $3,995- $9,410
The first commercial U.S. cell phone
