Pop Culture
What was the popular TV show starring Will Smith?
The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
Who was the President from 1989-1993?
George H.W. Bush
Why did President Bush send troops into Somalia in 1992?
It forced opposing leaders to negotiate a peace settlement, U.S. Marines helped establish a cease-fire between rival warlords and delivered food to thousands of people.
In what year did President George H.W. Bush send troops to Somalia?
1992
Who was the Vice President for Reagan for 8 years?
George H.W. Bush
What Christmas Movie was popular in the 90s?
Home Alone
What president had an affair scandal and subsequently was impeached?
Bill Clinton
What ended the cold war?
The U.S.S.R. Collapsed
When was Operation Desert Storm?
January 16 & 17,1991
What was a popular computer game that used cards in the 90s?
Solitaire
*The first computer solitaire was created by Microsoft in 1989 and began bing included in the Windows 3.0 software starting in 1990
What was Britney Spears' first song?
"Hit My Baby, One More Time"
Who was in charge of analyzing proposed healthcare reforms under the Clinton administration?
Hillary Clinton
During the Persian Gulf War, who was an ally of the U.S.?
Saudi Arabia
When did the Persian Gulf War end?
February 1991
What commercial made its debut in the 90s, containing the line, "I've fallen and I can't get up."?
Lifecall/ Lifeline
*The woman who said this, was known as Mrs. Fletcher in the commercial, and this service for the elderly was one of the first of its kind
Who was the "Queen of Pop" from the nineties?
Madonna
Who was elected as president of South Africa in 1994?
Nelson Mandela
What was the result of 19 people dying in the Battle of Mogadishu in Somalia in 1993?
The mission lost popularity with the American people and Clinton increased troop presence in Somalia.
Who resigned on December 5th, 1991?
Gorbachev
What side of the Berlin Wall has graffiti on it?
The West Side
*The East side is called "death strip" and is painted all white with no graffiti on it
What NFL team won the Super Bowl in 1995?
San Francisco 49ers
What was the name of the Texan billionaire who ran in the 1992 election?
Ross Perot
Where did Saddam Hussein challenge U.S. troops?
The Persian Gulf Region near Kuwait
When did President Clinton Order Troops out of Somalia?
March 1994
Who was the People Weekly's hottest man alive in 1990?
Tom Cruise
*1991- Patrick Swayze 1992- Nick Nolte 1993- (hottest couple) Cindy Crawford and Richard Gerard 1995- Brad Pitt 1996- Denzel Washington 1997- George Clooney 1998- Harrison Ford 1999- Pierce Brosnan