Born In 1955
"The Science Guy;" he is most known for his eponymous science education TV show, and was born November 27th, 1955.
Who is Bill Nye?
70% of the world's fresh water is stored on this continent.
What is Antarctica?
In '77 of this century, the phonograph was invented by Thomas Edison.
What is the 19th century?
At 70, this American author published the fourth novel in her Little House on the Prairie series.
Who is Laura Ingalls Wilder?
This world famous theme park in Anaheim, California opened to the public in July, 1955.
What is Disneyland?
Born October 28, 1955; he was for many years the world's richest person, and is the founder of Microsoft.
Who is Bill Gates?
This biblical book of poetry states "The days of our years are threescore and ten... and then we fly away."
What is Psalms?
In '70 of this century, the siege of Jerusalem was carried out by the Roman army, and included the destruction of the second Temple.
What is the 1st Century?
At the age of 70, she was given the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her mission work in Calcutta, India.
Who is Mother Teresa?
Jim Henson debuted his now well-known, lovable amphibian character on his puppet show "Sam and Friends" in 1955.
Who is Kermit the Frog?
This famous action movie star who played leading roles in Die Hard, The Sixth Sense, and Armageddon was born March 19, 1955.
Who is Bruce Willis?
This common grocery store item cost 70 cents in 1955.
What is a dozen eggs?
'Charles Town' was established in '70 of this century as the capital of the colony of Carolina, and was the first permanent European settlement in what is now South Carolina.
What is the 17th century?
This President turned 70 just two weeks after his inauguration in 1981 and was, at the time, the oldest U.S. President at the time of inauguration.
Who is Ronald Reagan?
The first location of this global fast food burger chain opened in April 1955.
What is McDonald's?
Born January 18, 1955, he was the winner of the Academy Awards for Best Actor and Best Director for the 1990 film Dances with Wolves.
Who is Kevin Costner?
A 70th birthday or anniversary is traditionally associated with this precious metal.
What is Platinum?
The Spanish Inquisition was instituted by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain in '78 of this century, and lasted over 300 years.
What is the 15th century?
This newly appointed Pontiff was (also) born on September 14, 1955.
Who is Pope Leo XIV?
In April 1955, the first effective vaccine for this virus was announced.
What is Polio?
This actress, comedian, and host of The View who starred in the movie Sister Act was born November 13, 1955.
Who is Whoopi Goldberg?
This biblical patriarch is noted to have 70 nations descending from his family.
Who is Noah?
The Roman Empire came to an end in '76 of this century.
What is the 5th Century?
Perhaps the most famous founding father to never be President; he was 70 years old when he signed the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
This future superstar made his TV debut in March, 1955 on the show "Louisiana Hayride," broadcast on a local station in Shreveport.
Who is Elvis Presley?