1956 Prices
The average new car cost about $2000 in 1956 - this company manufactured the BelAir
This rock band told us "Don't Stop Believing" at the very end of the decade in 1981 - but they rose to fame in the late 1970's.
Who is Journey?
In 1960, humans first walked on the moon during this NASA mission.
What is Apollo 11 Moon Landing?
This boxer, known as "The Greatest", regained the heavyweight title in 1974.
Who is Mohammed Ali?
This actor, who played Forrest Gump and Woody, was born in 1956.
This food staple cost about 18 cents.
What is a loaf of bread?
This disco group had a massive 1977 soundtrack hit with songs like "Stayin alive" from Saturday Night Fever.
Who is Bee Gees?
This US President was re-elected in a landslide in 1956.
Who is Dwight Eisenhower?
This tennis legend dominated the sport in the late 1970s/1980s.
Who is John McEnroe?
As some of you were finishing high school in 1974, this sitcom about the 1950's premeired, starring Ron Howard and Henry Winkler.
What is Happy Days?
This household appliance cost $200 in 1956.
What is a refrigerator?
This band told us "Sweet Home Alabama" in 1974.
Who is Lynyrd Skynyrd?
What movie made a TV milestone when it premiered in 1956.
What is The Wizard of Oz?
Under legendary coach Vince Lombardi, this team won the first two SuperBowls every played in 1967 and 1968.
Who are the Green Bay Packers?
In 1956, this performer made his film debut in Love Me Tender?
Who is Elvis Presley?
This "fixed price" treat could be purchased for a nickel.
What is a bottle of Coca-Cola?
This group rocked arenas with "Smoke of the Water" inspired by real life fire.
Who is Deep Purple?
This event caused tension between Egypt, England, France and Israel.
What is the Suez Crisis?
Seven years after finishing their inaugural season with a dismal 140-20 record, this team stunned the world by winning the 1969 World Series.
Who are the "Miracle Mets"?
She is known as "The Queen of Pop" and was born in 1956.
Who is Madonna?
This could be purchased in 1956 for for $15,000.
What is a house?
This guitarist, known for his wild performances, led the band to perform "Schools Out".
Who is Alice Cooper?
This was the first satellite into space in 1957.
What is Sputnik?
What golf legend won both the Masters and the U.S. Open in 1960?
Who is Arnold Palmer?
This massive 1956 epic film directed by Cecil MeMille stared Charlton Heston as Moses.
What is the Ten Commandmens?