Rock Songs
In 1976, we listened to lead singer Freddie of this group declare, "You're my Best Friend".
What is Queen?
Bassist John Deacon wrote the song as an ode to his wife.
The Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989 was a major environmental disaster for this state.
What is Alaska?
The area of Prince William Sound affected by the spill is still being restored and researched today.
Shoes during this decade trended toward clogs and chunky platforms, with earth tones and suede often appearing.
What are the 1970s?
Platform shoes, wedges, and other '70s-inspired footwear have taken off in recent years.
What are the 1970s?
The decade saw two very different looks - one natural, the other glitzy.
The worst U.S. stock market crash took place during this decade.
What are the 1920s?
The Roaring Twenties came to a premature halt on October 29, 1929, when the stock market crash triggered the Great Depression.
One-hit wonder Wild Cherry had a hit with their tune requesting "Play That _____ Music".
What is Funky?
Although they were primarily a hard rock band, the group found a funkier sound with this tune, and it was a big hit.
In 1975, this major "Big Apple" city in an eastern U.S. state was saved from bankruptcy by President Ford.
What is New York City?
After urging from Governor Carey and others, Ford signed legislation to give the city federal loans.
Dating back centuries, these backless shoes can be high-heeled or flat and have a name denoting a stubborn animal.
What are mules?
The mule became popular in the United States during the '70s but dates back as far as the Middle Ages.
The modern version of this hair-coiling device was patented in 1980.
What is a curling iron (or curling wand)?
The designer was Theora Stephens. who created an efficient wand similar to those used today.
President Kennedy was assassinated during this decade.
The assassination took place on November 22, 1963, and it is still the subject of much controversy and debate.
Wings, a group including this former Beatle, had a 1976 hit with their "Silly Love Songs".
Who is Paul McCartney?
This song hit No. 1 in the United States that year and peaked at No. 2 in the UK.
In February 1973, Indigenous activists occupied a trading post and church at Wounded Knee in this state.
What is South Dakota?
The demonstration was in memory of the Wounded Knee massacre from 1890.
During the 1980s, these PVC plastic sandals in bright, glittery colors were popular - and no, they have nothing to do with fruit spread!
What are jelly sandals?
Also called jellies, these flexible shoes continued to be popular into the '90s.
Trendsetters in the cosmetic industry were names like Elle Macpherson and Cindy Crawford, both with this profession.
What is a model/supermodel?
During the '80s, both of these women inspired beauty standards and cosmetics trends.
The "unsinkable" ship sank during the 1910s.
What is the RMS Titanic?
During its maiden voyage on April 15, 1912, it hit an iceberg off the coast of Newfoundland and sank. More than 1,500 passengers perished. Banker J.P. Morgan canceled his trip at the last moment, dodging the disaster.
Who is Bruce Springsteen?
The tune is from his popular Born in the U.S.A. album and peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Now often associated with tech, this U.S. state saw the unveiling of the Apple II computer at the first-ever West Coast Computer Faire in 1977.
What is California?
The Apple II was revolutionary because it was the first-ever West Coast Computer Faire in 1977.
In the '80s, athletic footwear was all the rage, including the classic Air Force 1 from this brand.
What is Nike?
The term sneakerhead originated around this time to describe sneaker aficionados and collectors.
The 1970s saw a trend toward these shimmery, "icy" eyeshadow shades.
What are frosted shadows?
The frosty look became a trend again in the early 2000s.
The Wright Brothers took their first flights during this decade.
What are the 1900s?
They began experimenting in 1899, and their first successful flight occurred in 1903.
Their colorful rock tune "Back in Black" has been used in multiple commercials as well as being a radio staple.
Who is AC/DC?
With its hard-hitting sound, the song has been used to advertise cars, whiskey, and more.
In 1987, Senator Gary Hart from this western "Centennial" state ended a short-lived presidential campaign after an infidelity scandal.
What is Colorado?
The sensational case is often referenced as a turning point in how the media covered political scandals.
Popular in the '70s were these sandal shoes, with laces that tied up the wearer's leg.
What are espadrilles?
During this decade, espadrilles were often wedges, giving the wearer extra height and glamour.
This type of comb was patented in 1970 and is used specifically on Afro hairstyles and tightly coiled curl patterns.
What is a pick comb?
The uniquely shaped device was patented by Samuel Bundles Jr. and Henry Childrey.
The United States' involvement in the Vietnam War began during this decade.
What are the 1950s?
U.S. military advisers were in Vietnam during the 1950s, and their number grew beginning in 1961. U.S. combat troops entered in 1965. The last American troops returned home in 1973.