1950s
When the Cuban Revolution ended in 1959, this individual took power
Fidel Castro
This popular board game had players remove body parts with tweezers without setting off a buzzer
Operation
This 1976 movie about an underdog became a cultural sensation
Rocky
This 1980s sitcom featured four older women living together in Miami, which introduced Dorthy, the sweet Rose, and the sassy Blanche
The Golden Girls
This popular British Girl group became a global sensation in the 1990s with hits like "wannabe"
Spice Girls
This was Ford's most popular car model in 1955, known for its sleek two-seater design and removable hardtop
Thunderbird
This group released the hit song "I'm a believer" in 1966
The Monkees
This novelty toy from the 1970s became popular for its stretchable action figure design, with advertisements showcasing its ability to be pulled and twisted without breaking
Stretch Armstrong
This space shuttle launched in 1986, exploded resulting in the deaths of those on board
Challenger
This was the Princess of Wales who passed away in a car accident in 1997
Princess Diana
This American musician preformed his song "Hound Dog" and several others on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1956
Elvis Presley
This material (now known to be toxic) was widely used in the 1960s for non-stick cookware
Teflon
This was the name of the political event involving the burglarization of the Democratic National Committee headquarters
Watergate Scandal
This famous actor declared "I'll be back" in the 1984 film The Terminator
Arnold Schwarzenegger
This stuffed animal toy was enthusiastically collected during the 1990s
Beanie Babies
This kind of cake, made with pineapple was popular in the 1950s
Pineapple-upside down cake
This was the name of the first spacecraft to land on the moon in 1969
Apollo 11
This was the name of the first successful video game, released in 1972 and developed by Atari
This disease was first identified by the CDC in 1981, leading to. global health crisis throughout the decade
HIV/AIDS
This fast food chain introduced "super-size" option, later discontinued in the 2000s
McDonalds
This animated movie was released by Disney in 1950 and featured an evil stepmother
Cinderella
This popular candy, launched in the U.S. in 1962 by the Hershey company, consisted of a chewy caramel filling surrounded by milk chocolate
Rolo
This was the name of David Bowie's 1970s alter ego, known for his flamboyant costumes and androgynous style
Ziggy Stardust
This 1980s talk show gained massive popularity for its inspiring stories, groundbreaking discussions on social issues, and the famous "You Get a Car!" moment
The Oprah Winfrey Show
Family Matters