1920's
In 1927, Charles Lindbergh made the first nonstop solo transatlantic flight from New York City to Paris, what was the name of his plane?
The Spirit of St. Louis
Iran was first called Iran in 1935, what was it previously known as?
Persia
In 1947, a UFO was allegedly found in what U.S. city?
Roswell, New Mexico
What was the name of Lucy's neighbour and friend in 'I Love Lucy'?
Ethel (Ethel and Fred Mertz)
In what year was US President John F. Kennedy assassinated?
1963
The 19th Amendment was ratified to the US Constitution in 1920, what did it do?
Give women the right to vote
In what year did the Star Spangled Banner become the USA's national anthem?
1931
In 1941, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed what bill to provide financial aid to veterans who returned from World War II?
G.I. Bill
The phrase 'going ape' was popular in the 1950's. What does it mean?
Going crazy
The name of the famous outdoor music festival that took place in 1969
Woodstock
In 1922, the BBC was formed, what does BBC stand for?
On September 1st, 1939, Germany invaded what country to begin World War II?
Poland
What award show was first held in 1943?
The Golden Globes
In 1955 an amusement park was opened in California; what was it called?
Disneyland
Which Alfred Hitchcock scary movie was released in 1960 with a famous shower scene?
Psyco
What popular spinach loving cartoon character was created in 1929 by Elzie Chrisler Segar?
Popeye
What famous female solo aviator mysteriously disappeared over the Pacific Ocean in 1937?
Amelia Earhart
In 1943, the world's largest government office building was completed. It was known as the
Pentagon
Which longest-running daytime drama moved from radio to TV in 1952?
Guiding Light
In the summer of 1969 several people were murdered including actress Sharon Tate by which cult members led by which man?
Charles Manson
What infamous gangster was a strong part of the decade and was responsible for the St. Valentines Day Massacre?
"Scarface" Al Capone
What 1930's president was known for his "fireside chat" radio broadcasts?
Roosevelt
Where and when did the battle forever known as D-Day occur?
1944, Normandy
Who did Marilyn Monroe marry in 1954?
Joe DiMaggio
What 1960's dance was inspired by rock and roll music and specifically Chubby Checker?
The Twist