1940s
This “Chairman of the Board” was one of the most popular singers of the 1940s
Frank Sinatra
This “King of Rock and Roll” rose to fame in the 1950s
Elvis Presley
This singer performed Respect, becoming a major voice of the decade
Aretha Franklin
This singer-songwriter is known for Piano Man
Billy Joel
This female pop star sang Like a Virgin and became a fashion icon.
Madonna
Due to wartime rationing, this material was commonly used instead of silk for stockings
Nylon
Popular in the 1950s, this felt circle skirt often featured an applique of a French dog on a leash.
Poodle Skirt
These tall boots were often worn with dresses and skirts
Go-Go Boots
These wide-legged pants were a major trend in the 1970s
Bell-Bottoms
These thick, padded shoulders were a popular trend in jackets and tops
Shoulder Pads
This Disney film released in 1940 features a flying elephant
Dumbo
This musical film starred Gene Kelly dancing in the rain
Singin' in the Rain
This 1965 film starring Julie Andrews features a singing governess
The Sound of Music
This 1977 space film introduced audiences to Luke Skywalker
Star Wars
This 1987 film starred Patrick Swayze and featured the line “Nobody puts Baby in a corner
Dirty Dancing
This 1944 invasion marked a turning point in WWII in Europe
D-Day
This movement sought equal rights for African Americans
Civil Rights Movement
This civil rights leader delivered the “I Have a Dream” speech
Martin Luther King Jr.
This environmental holiday was first celebrated in 1970.
Earth Day
This wall dividing East and West Berlin began to fall in 1989
Berlin Wall
This famous child actress of the 1930s–40s starred in The Little Princess
Shirley Temple
This actress was one of the biggest stars of the 1950s, known for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
Marilyn Monroe
This actress became a major star after Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Audrey Hepburn
This actress became famous for her role as Princess Leia in Star Wars.
Carrie Fisher
This director created E.T. and Indiana Jones
Steven Spielberg