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Origins
100

Originally called rounders, this stick and bat game gained popularity starting in the 1820s.

Baseball

100

In 1954 the United States started using this international unit for measurement.

what is a nautical mile?

100

This beauty pageant had its first national coverage on September 11, 1954

What is Miss America?

100

Grandma Tala shares a connection with the ocean with her granddaughter in this movie.

What is Moana?

100

From Here to Eternity, a 1953 film starring Frank Sinatra, portrays American military life at this Hawaiian Air Force Base.

What is Pearl Harbor?

200

Wearing #8, Baltimore Orioles' ironman Cal Ripken Jr. was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in this year.

what is 2007

200

Before 1954, children were not vaccinated against this infectious disease.

Polio

200

This animator, born in 1954 is famous for Futurama and of course, The Simpson.

Who is matt groeing

200

This grandmother is the star of both Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music.

Who is Julie Andrews?

200

This acronym, being popularized with self-realized home improvement, was introduced in 1954.

what is DIY

300

Also known by its scientific name, Icterus galbula, a brightly-colored, migratory bird lends its full common name to this Major League.

What is baltimore oriole

300

This French artist, born 1869, whos final period was defined by bright, cut out paper died in 1954. 

Who is Henri Matisse


300

Climax! was a spy-action TV series which ran from 1954-1958 was an adaptation of which Ian Fleming novel?

What is Casino Royale?

300

Raised by her grandmother until the age of 6, this women is famous for a show named after herself and is the first black woman billionaire. (Also born in 1954)

Who is Oprah Winfrey

300

The first International Rugby World Cup was held in Paris in 1954, resulting in a finals matchup between France and this country.

what is great britain

400

Defeating this team in the 1983 World series, the Orioles closed the series in five games (4-1).

who are the Philadelphia phillies

400

This American author, born 1899 won a Nobel prize in Literature in 1954.

Who is Ernest Hemingway

400

The first broadcast in color was of this program, airing on NBC in July, 1954.

What is The Marriage

400

Along with Pat Sajak, this woman is famous for hosting the TV show, "Wheel of Fortune", and was raised by her grandparents after her parents divorced.

Who is Vanna White

400

Sharing a hometown with Pops (Buffalo, New York), this radio host enjoys riding with the windows down (Fresh Air)

who is Terry Gross

500

The modern shape and soft material of home plate, changed from a rock/quartz square in this year.

What is 1900

500

Now a primary school staple, this 1954 William Golding novel was published in London.

What is lord of the flies

500

The titular character favoring baby Leo, this 1950s TV program featured young boy, a white picket fence, and plenty of trouble.

What is Dennis the Menace?

500

American poet, singer, memoirist, and civil rights activist, she is the author of "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings." and was sent to live with her grandparents at the age of 3.

Who is Maya Angelou?

500

This royalty themed fast food restaurant first opened its doors in 1954 in Miami, Florida.

What is Burger King?