Invented in the 70's
This table tennis inspired video game was invented by Atari employees in 1972.
This Mario Puzo novel was on the bestseller list for 67 weeks and spawned a movie franchise.
The Godfather.
This television series stars Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, and Loretta Swit at a mobile Army Hospital.
A headline from July 30, 1981: "Amid Splendor Charles Weds _______."
Diana.
Nicknamed "Broadway Joe," this quarterback got his start playing for the University of Alabama.
Joe Namath.
In 1970, this popcorn mogul unveiled his hybrid strain of gourmet popping corn.
Orville Redenbacher.
Breakfast of Champions by this satirical author was one of 1973's bestselling novels.
Breakfast of Champions.
This actress known for Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, 9 to 5, and Grace and Frankie was born on September 1, 1939.
Lily Tomlin.
From January 29, 1986: "Space Shuttle _______ Explodes Shortly After Lift Off."
Challenger.
Fittingly, the 1963 Army-Navy college football game was played in honor of this late politician.
JFK.
Arthur Fry of the 3M company invented this re-stickable stationery itme as a bookmark for his hymnal.
The Post-it note.
The original title of this Richard Adams bestseller was Hazel and Fiver, after two of the book's rabbit characters.
Kurt Vonnegut.
David Hasselhoff stars as Michael Knight in this television series, along with K.I.T.T.
Knight Rider.
On March 24, 1989, the Washington Post Reported, "Millions of Gallons of ______Spill into Alaskan Sound."
Oil.
This California basketball team went undefeated during the regular season and won the NCAA tournament in 1964 (the first of four times they have done so).
UCLA.
This Hungarian teacher and puzzle lover invented his famous puzzle cube in 1974.
Erno Rubik.
The Simarillion, a fantasy novel by this author, sat at No. 1 for 13 weeks in 1977 followed by 10 weeks in 1979 for a total of 23 consecutive weeks.
J.R.R. Tolkien.
This English actor was born on September 10, 1960; he is known for roles in The King's Speech and Bridget Jone's Diary.
Colin Firth.
From the Daily News Tonight on January 20, 1980:"Free! _____Lets 52 go home as Reagan is sworn in.
Iran.
Nicknamed "Big Red," this basketball great got his start plaing for UCLA under the tutelage of coach John Wooden.
Bill Walton.
These bite-sized peanut butter candies were invented in 1978 and featured in the movie E.T.
Reese's Pieces.
This word finishes the title of the 1963 John le Carre bestseller: The ______ Who Came in from the Cold.
Spy.
Released in the United States in August 1971, And Now for Something Completely Different is an anthology of comedic sketches from this British Comedy Group.
Monty Pyton.
From the Seattle Times on May 19, 1980: "_______Still spewing ash, but scientist believe worst is over."
Mount St. Helens.
College football had a big year in 1968, with both Ohio State University and his university achieving undefeated records that season.
Penn State.