The Spirited Sixties
He was president during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Who is President John F. Kennedy? The year was 1962, just three short years after the end of the Cuban Revolution. Children were taught to “duck and cover,” or to hide under their desks, if a nuclear bomb were launched.
What do mambo, conga, and samba have in common?
They are dances, and each has five letters. Other dances with five letters include tango, polka, and waltz.
A series of “manly” movies from the 1980s features this Stallone character, with his trademark mullet and black tank.
Who is Rambo? Rambo is a Green Beret veteran who became a pop culture sensation.
We “wonder” if you know this first name of the Motown artist known for hits like “Superstition.”
What is Stevie (Wonder)? During the ’70s, Stevie Wonder won 12 total Grammy Awards.
Which continent has the most countries?
Africa
This European nation reunified after the fall of a famous wall in 1989.
What is Germany? The official agreement reuniting East and West Germany was signed on August 31, 1990.
This is the color of the Beatles’ submarine.
What is yellow? The tune “Yellow Submarine” was made into a film in 1968.
Which Canadian built one of Canada’s most famous breweries: John Molson or Eberhard Anheuser?
John Molson. John Molson founded the Molson Brewing Company of Canada.
This John Belushi film about a college fraternity’s antics also stars Karen Allen and Tom Hulce.
What is Animal House? Donald Sutherland called it his funniest experience on a film set and says it is one of his favorite films.
This “rocket man” sounds like he has two first names, but John is his surname.
Who is Elton (John)? He released 12 studio albums during the ’70s—that’s more than one per year!
What is the nickname of Japan?
Land of the Rising Sun
One of the largest oil spills in U.S. history happened in 1979, when a tanker near this Texas port spilled 2.6 million gallons of oil.
What is Galveston? A short two years later, another tanker would spill another million gallons of oil into the same bay.
This spy franchise, authored by Ian Fleming, is one of the best-known of all time.
What is James Bond (007)? Many of the novels have been adapted to the big screen, with the 2021 film No Time to Die as the latest.
What actress played Dolly in the 1969 movie musical Hello, Dolly?
Barbra Streisand. Walter Matthau was her co-star. Gene Kelly was the director.
He plays the title character in 1982’s Conan the Barbarian.
Who is Arnold Schwarzenegger? A planned sequel is in the works and will feature an older Conan, who has been king for years.
Surnames in a popular ’70s band were May, Taylor, Mercury, and Deacon, but this is the first name of the singer.
What is Freddie (Mercury)? Formed in London in 1970, Queen was helmed by Freddie Mercury through two decades of superstardom.
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City
In 1973, this Mediterranean nation was declared a republic and Colonel George Papadopoulos assumed the presidency.
What is Greece? Though the monarchy was abolished at this time, many people still opposed the military rule.
This first American commercial jetliner model was the dominant aircraft of the 1960s.
What is Boeing 707? The 707 was a workhorse, and modified versions are still in use by the military.
What country borders Peru and Panama?
Colombia. It is in northwestern South America.
He stars in 1971’s cop thriller Dirty Harry.
Who is Clint Eastwood? The role is one of Eastwood’s most iconic characters and helped define the crime thriller genre.
This is the first name of the “Godfather of Soul” whose song “The Payback” hit No. 1 on the R&B charts in 1974.
Who is James (Brown)? He was one of the first Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees in 1986.
What is the southernmost capital city in the world?
Wellington, New Zealand
This largest island in the world, located northwest of Iceland, gained home rule in 1979 from Denmark.
What is Greenland? The Home Rule Act of 1979 transferred many responsibilities from Denmark to Greenland, though it remains an autonomous territory thereof.
This new dance came after Chubby Checker’s 1960 cover tune.
What is the twist? The tune is “The Twist,” and it spawned a shift in music and dance. The lyrics instructed dancers on how to do the twist, and Checker’s performance on American Bandstand illustrated the steps. His cover reached No. 1 on the Hot 100 list.
Which continent has the highest mountain: Asia or Europe?
Asia. Mount Everest is located on the border of Nepal and Tibet in Asia.
1974’s The Longest Yard centers around a high-stakes game of this sport.
What is football? Star Burt Reynolds plays a former pro quarterback organizing a football team of inmates.
Show some “respect” to the soulful ’70s singer with this first name.
What is Aretha (Franklin)? One of the top-charting female artists of all time, Franklin had hit after hit in the ’70s, with 10 albums hitting the charts.
What country has the most lakes in the world?
Canada
Indigenous tribes near this watery region near the Canada–U.S. border have been fighting for sovereignty in recent years.
What are the Great Lakes? The Ojibwe tribe won an important case in 1983, giving them rights to spearfish in the Great Lakes area.
This was the first major sporting event broadcast in color in England.
What is Wimbledon? The first color broadcast was on BBC2 in 196
Who was the first baseball player to hit 50 home runs in a season?
Babe Ruth. He did this for the first time in 1920 and then again in 1921, 1927, and 1928.
1989’s Glory centers around a volunteer fighting company during this war.
What is the American Civil War? The film is based on the true story of Robert Gould Shaw and the first all-Black volunteer regiment.
Born with the surname Jones, this artist changed it to Bowie when he found “Fame” and his songs began playing “Station to Station.”
Who is David (Bowie)? Bowie was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1996.
What is the only country in the world to have three official capital cities?
South Africa
In 1978, President Carter brought foreign dignitaries to visit this Pennsylvania city, once the site of an important Civil War battle commemorated by Abraham Lincoln.
What is Gettysburg? President Carter, Anwar Sadat, and Menachem Begin visited the site shortly before finalizing the Camp David Accords.