Pop Culture
Which famous baseball player married Marilyn Monroe in 1954?
Who is Joe DiMaggio?
What year did Disneyland open?
What is 1955?
This kitchen appliance, initially expensive, began to appear in homes in the 1950s. It was a quick way to heat up food.
What is the Microwave Oven?
This famous baseball team had its name from 1953 to 1965 and won one World Series in 1957?
Who are the Milwaukee Braves?
These popular dinners, advertised by Swanson, soared in popularity during the 1950s, offering convenience and quick meal solution.
What are TV Dinners (or Frozen Dinners)?
What was the name of the circular plastic 1950s toy that was placed around the waist and operated by gyrating the hips?
What is the Hula Hoop?
What was the name of the first satellite launched into orbit by Russia in 1957?
What is Sputnik?
This payment method, initially made of cardboard, was first introduced in the 1950s and allowed consumers to make purchases on credit?
What is a Credit Card?
Who did the 1957 NFL rookie of the year, Jim Brown play for?
Who are the Cleveland Browns?
This iconic dessert, made with gelatin, was often molded into various shapes and served as a colorful and unique dish.
What is Jell-O?
Which rising start from the movie Rebel Without a Cause died in an automobile accident in 1955?
Who is James Dean?
Which president of the United States was in office from Jan. 20th 1953 to Jan. 20th 1961?
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower?
What is roll-on deodorant?
This person was the first black woman to win a major tennis title.
Who is Althea Gibson?
These bite-sized sausages, wrapped in pastry, were common appetizers at 1950s cocktail parties.
What are Pigs in a Blanket?
What piece of women's clothing, named after a dog, became popular in the 1950's?
What is the Poodle Skirt?
What is the name of the woman who refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955?
Who is Rosa Parks?
First introduced in 1958, this type of seating revolutionized car safety and later became standard equipment in many vehicles.
What are three-point seatbelts?
Who won the first of four major golf tournaments in 1958?
This staple ingredient, known for its convenience and long shelf life, was a popular canned meat product.
What is Spam?
Which television game show first aired in 1956 and is still running today?
What is The Price is Right?
Senator Joseph McCarthy, who conducted a nationally televised hearing in 1954 to root out Communists in the government, represented what state?
What is Wisconsin?
This portable electronic device, replacing bulkier vacuum tube models, became popular in the 1950s and was often targeted towards teenagers?
What is the transistor radio?
Who won the 1955 World Series?
Who are the Brooklyn Dodgers?
This popular chip, known for its ridges, first emerged during the 1950s.
What are Ruffles potato chips?