Historic Events
Martin Luther King delivered what famous speech in 1963?
"I Have a Dream" speech
What famous festival brought together more than 400,000 fans?
On August 15-18 The Woodstock Rock Festival brought together more than 400,000 fans to hear some of the greatest rock music every played, and to enjoy “3 Days of Peace & Music.”
What children's television show first debuted on American television in 1969?
Sesame Street
On July 20th, 1969, the human race defied the odds by doing what?
Putting a man on the moon "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind
Who was assassinated on 11/22, 1963?
President John F. Kennedy
In 1965, Otis Redding wrote what song for Aretha Franklin?
Respect
Arguably the first fantasy sitcom, what sitcom stars Elizabeth Montgomery?
Bewitched
What iconic Hollywood tradition started in the 60's?
The famous stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
What famous landmark was completed in St. Louis in 1965?
The famous Gateway Arch was finished on 10/28/65.
In 1969, who was the final performer at the Woodstock festival and what song did he play?
Jim Hendrix and The Star-Spangled Banner
This sitcom portrays the life of a nouveau riche family who still goes on with their rustic ways.
The Beverly Hillbillies
This famous individual was found dead on August 5th, 1962 due to an overdose
Marilyn Monroe
On February 25, 1964 this famous boxer defeated Sonny Liston and became the heavyweight champion of the world.
Cassius Clay - Less than a month later, Clay would rename himself as Muhammad Ali.
In 1966, the theme tune for James Bond version Thunderball was performed by who?
Tom Jones
Gene Roddenberry brought what concept to the small screen in September of 1966?
Star Trek
This book by Harper Lee became a bestseller in 1961
To Kill a Mockingbird
What famous artist first exhibited his work in 1961?
In 1961, then commercial artist Andy Warhol first exhibited his works at the New York department store Bonwit Teller. This event marked a turning point for Warhol and helped put him at the forefront of the avant-garde art movement in the U.S.
What American band won 5 American music awards and 6 Grammy awards?
The Eagles
What was the first primetime animated show on TV?
The Flintstones
What was the price per gallon for gas?
25 cents