Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1956?

56 Trivia Questions for 1956 History

(answers)

1. What was Elvis Presley’s first nationwide released single, also his first number-one record?

2. Norma Jean Mortenson changed her name to what?

3. Based on George Bernard Shaw’s 1913 play Pygmalion, this Broadway Show opened in March 1956…

4. What was the highest-grossing film of 1956

5. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1956?

6. How much did a Gallon of Milk cost in 1956?

7. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1956?

8. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1956?

9. What was the average annual household income in 1956?

10. This Hollywood Star became Princess of Monaco when she got married… who was she?

11. Who did Grace Kelly marry to become a princess?

12. Retiring in 1956, this Heavyweight boxing champion never lost a professional match.

13. NBC introduced this icon in Spring 1956.

14. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1956?

15. What was the name of Doris Day’s most popular song?

16. Que Sera, Sera was featured in what Alfred Hitchcock film?

17. How many people lived in the United States in 1956?

18. How many people lived in the World in 1956?

19. To the nearest quarter, what was the average movie theater ticket price in 1956?

20. Who was the President of the United States in 1956?

21. In June 1956, The International Criminal Police Organization took on what official name?

22. This musical, starring Deborah Kerr and Yul Brynner, won Yul Brynner an Oscar for Best Actor. What musical?

23. On September 9, 1956, who appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show from the waist up?

24. Elvis’ earlier appearance in June 1956 on a big TV star’s program was the reason for the “waist up” (because of his “suggestive” movements) appearance on Ed Sullivan. Name that other big TV star program.

25. Who threw the only perfect game in World Series history, in Game 5 of the 1956 World Series against the Brooklyn Dodgers?

26. This theatrical film, first broadcast on CBS in 1956, eventually became one of the most widely viewed films of all time.

27. Two long-running television game shows debuted in 1956 that mentioned “Truth” in the title. Name one of them.

28. How much did a dozen eggs cost in 1956?

29. Who won the 1956 World Series?

30. Recorded in Sun Studios and peaking at #2 on the charts for Carl Perkins, it was Mr. Perkins’ biggest hit. Name that song.

31. Ernest Borgnine won his Best Actor Oscar for his role in this film about a socially awkward butcher.

32. Samuel J. Seymour passed away on April 2, 1956, and was the last surviving witness to a significant American event. Can you name the event?

33. Name the fashion item Nicholas McKay and his wife Helen invented in 1956.

34. What was the average coffee cup price in 1956?

35. Who were the Time Magazine Men of the Year in 1956?

36. Based on similar dice-based games, this popular game was marketed under WHAT moniker by entrepreneur Edwin S. Lowe in 1956?

37. This American painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement died in an alcohol-related car accident in 1956.

38. This traveling entertainment show stopped performing under a “big tent” in 1956. Name that troupe.

39. Nicknamed “Dragon Lady,” the CIA used this high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, then the US Air Force.

40. His name was Cornelius Alexander McGillicuddy, but another name better knows him as the winningest and longest-lasting MLB manager. Can you name him?

41. Name the Roger Vadim film that made Brigitte Bardot a sex symbol.

42. Name the 13-year-old boy who beat chess grandmaster Donald Byrne. They called it “The Game (chess) of the Century”.

43. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1956?

44. Who was the American Vice-President in 1956?

45. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1955/1956 season?

46. In 1956, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?

47. What company used the slogan: “Does She or Doesn’t She?”?

48. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1956: Oprah Winfrey, Ron White, Larry Bird, or Carrie Fisher?

49. A joint resolution of Congress signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower made WHAT our national motto?

50. What company used the slogan: “It Takes a Licking and Keeps on Ticking”?

51. Name the comedy duo that stopped performing together at New York City’s Copacabana nightclub on July 24, 1956.

52. Who signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, creating the Interstate Highway System in the United States?

53. Who was the Pope in 1956?

54. Two long-running soap operas began on April 2, 1956. Name one of them.

55. What company used the slogan: “Finger-Lickin’ Good”?

56. This NBC broadcast recreated the 1954 Broadway musical with all its original cast members. Name that musical show.

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. Who was the star on both Broadway and the Television special that aired on NBC?

2. Who were the 1956 NFL Champions?

3. This once-major television network made its final broadcast in 1956. Name that network.

4. In 1956, General Electric/Telechron introduced the model 7H241. The idea became standard in American households. What was it?

5. This annual song contest began in 1956. Pop band Abba won the contest in 1974. Name that international song competition…

6. Who were the 1956 NBA Champions?

7. Produced by AMPEX and a format known as 2″ Quadruplex, this recording product set the standard until the did=gital age. What was this product called?

8. Presented in March 1956, what was the name of Elvis Presley’s first gold album?

9. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1956?

10. On March 12, 1956, what did The Dow Jones Industrial Average do?

The Answers:

56 Trivia Answers for 1956 History

1. What was Elvis Presley’s first nationwide released single, also his first number-one record?
Heartbreak Hotel

2. Norma Jean Mortenson changed her name to what?
Marilyn Monroe

3. Based on George Bernard Shaw’s 1913 play Pygmalion, this Broadway Show opened in March 1956…
My Fair Lady

4. What was the highest-grossing film of 1956?
The Ten Commandments

5. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1956?
18 cents

6. How much did a Gallon of Milk cost in 1956?
97 cents

7. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1956?
Don’t Go Near the Water by William Brinkley

8. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1956?
Don’t Be Cruel/Hound Dog by Elvis Presley

9. What was the average annual household income in 1956?
$4,800

10. This Hollywood Star became Princess of Monaco when she got married… who was she?
Grace Kelly

11. Who did Grace Kelly marry to become a princess?
Rainier III, Prince of Monaco

12. Retiring in 1956, this Heavyweight boxing champion never lost a professional match.
Rocky Marciano (September 1, 1923 – August 31, 1969)

13. NBC introduced this icon in Spring 1956.
The NBC Peacock

14. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1956?
In 1956, The Montreal Canadiens won over the Detroit Red Wings (4 games to 1)

15. What was the name of Doris Day’s most popular song?
Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)

16. Que Sera, Sera was featured in what Alfred Hitchcock film?
The Man Who Knew Too Much

17. How many people lived in the United States in 1956?
The population was an estimated 168,903,031 people.

18. How many people lived in the World in 1956?
The estimated world population in 1956 was 2,811,572,031 people.

19. To the nearest quarter, what was the average movie theater ticket price in 1956?
50 cents

20. Who was the President of the United States in 1956?
Dwight D. Eisenhower (January 20, 1953 – January 20, 1961)

21. In June 1956, The International Criminal Police Organization took on what official name?
INTERPOL

22. This musical, starring Deborah Kerr and Yul Brynner, won Yul Brynner an Oscar for Best Actor. What musical?
The King and I

23. On September 9, 1956, who appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show from the waist up?
Elvis Presley

24. Elvis’ earlier appearance in June 1956 on a big TV star’s program was the reason for the “waist up” (because of his “suggestive” movements) appearance on Ed Sullivan. Name that other big TV star program.
The Milton Beryl Show (Uncle Miltie)

25. Who threw the only perfect game in World Series history, in Game 5 of the 1956 World Series against the Brooklyn Dodgers?
Baseball pitcher Don Larsen of the New York Yankees.

26. This theatrical film, first broadcast on CBS in 1956, eventually became one of the most widely viewed films of all time.
The Wizard of Oz

27. Two long-running television game shows debuted in 1956 that mentioned “Truth” in the title. Name one of them.
To Tell The Truth OR Truth or Consequences

28. How much did a dozen eggs cost in 1956?
60 cents

29. Who won the 1956 World Series?
In 1956, The New York Yankees won, beating the Brooklyn Dodgers (4 games to 3)

30. Recorded in Sun Studios and peaking at #2 on the charts for Carl Perkins, it was Mr. Perkins’ biggest hit. Name that song.
Blue Suede Shoes

31. Ernest Borgnine won his Best Actor Oscar for his role in this film about a socially awkward butcher.
Marty

32. Samuel J. Seymour passed away on April 2, 1956, and was the last surviving witness to a significant American event. Can you name the event?
Samuel James Seymour (March 28, 1860 – April 12, 1956) was the last surviving person who had been in Ford’s Theatre on the night of the assassination of US President Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865.

33. Name the fashion item Nicholas McKay and his wife Helen invented in 1956.
The Lint Roller (remover)

34. What was the average coffee cup price in 1956?
31 cents

35. Who were the Time Magazine Men of the Year in 1956?
“The Hungarian Freedom Fighter”

36. Based on similar dice-based games, this popular game was marketed under WHAT moniker by entrepreneur Edwin S. Lowe in 1956?
Yahtzee

37. This American painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement died in an alcohol-related car accident in 1956.
Jackson Pollock (January 28, 1912 – August 11, 1956)

38. This traveling entertainment show stopped performing under a “big tent” in 1956. Name that troupe.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

39. Nicknamed “Dragon Lady,” the CIA first used this high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft and then the US Air Force.
U-2 (Lockheed U-2 spyplane)

40. His name was Cornelius Alexander McGillicuddy, but another name better knows him as the winningest and longest-lasting MLB manager. Can you name him?
Connie Mack

41. Name the Roger Vadim film that made Brigitte Bardot a sex symbol.
And God Created Woman

42. Name the 13-year-old boy who beat chess grandmaster Donald Byrne. They called it “The Game (chess) of the Century”.
Bobby Fischer

43. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1956?
$0.30 per gallon

44. Who was the American Vice-President in 1956?
Richard Nixon (January 20, 1953 – January 20, 1961)

45. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1955/1956 season?
The $64,000 Question (CBS)

46. In 1956, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?
Men – 66.7 years, Women – 72.9 years.

47. What company used the slogan: “Does She or Doesn’t She?”?
Miss Clairol hair coloring

48. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1956: Oprah Winfrey, Ron White, Larry Bird, or Carrie Fisher?
Oprah Winfrey (born January 29, 1954)

49. A joint resolution of Congress signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower made WHAT our national motto?
In God We Trust

50. What company used the slogan: “It Takes a Licking and Keeps on Ticking”?
Timex

51. Name the comedy duo that stopped performing together at New York City’s Copacabana nightclub on July 24, 1956.
Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis

52. Who signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, creating the Interstate Highway System in the United States?
President Dwight D. Eisenhower

53. Who was the Pope in 1956?
Pope Pius XII, March 2, 1939 – October 9, 1958

54. Two long-running soap operas began on April 2, 1956. Name one of them.
As the World Turns or The Edge of Night

55. What company used the slogan: “Finger-Lickin’ Good”?
Kentucky Fried Chicken

56. This NBC broadcast recreated the 1954 Broadway musical with all its original cast members. Name that musical show.
Peter Pan

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. Who was the star on both Broadway and the Television special that aired on NBC?
Mary Martin

2. Who were the 1956 NFL Champions?
New York Giants

3. This once-major television network made its final broadcast in 1956. Name that network.
The DuMont Television Network

4. In 1956, General Electric/Telechron introduced the model 7H241. The idea became standard in American households. What was it?
“The Snooz Alarm” is the first snooze alarm clock.

5. This annual song contest began in 1956. Pop band Abba won the contest in 1974. Name that international song competition…
Eurovision Song Contest

6. Who were the 1956 NBA Champions?
For the 1955-56 Season, Champion Philadelphia Warriors won 4 games to 1 over the Fort Wayne Pistons

7. Produced by AMPEX and a format known as 2″ Quadruplex, this recording product set the standard until the did=gital age. What was this product called?
Videotape

8. Presented in March 1956, what was the name of Elvis Presley’s first gold album?
Elvis Presley

9. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1956?
Needles

10. On March 12, 1956, what did The Dow Jones Industrial Average do?
It closed above 500 for the first time. (Rising 2.40 points, or 0.48%, to 500.24.)

Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1951?

51 Trivia Questions for 1951 History

(answers)

1. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1951?

2. What was the Second Biggest Number One Song of 1951?

3. Who was Tony the Tiger the mascot for, starting in 1951?

4. In 1951, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?

5. Who was the President of the United States in 1951?

6. 1951 Catchphrase: Who said, “This is the city …”?

7. To the nearest quarter, what was the average movie theater ticket price in 1951?

8. What was the average income for Americans 14 years old and over receiving any income in 1951?

9. What was the name of the area on North American soil where they tested atomic bombs?

10. What tourist-filled city was near the Nevada Proving Ground?

11. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1951

12. This 1951 Sci-Fi classic was based on the 1940 science fiction short story Farewell to the Master by Harry Bates…

13. Although his show was canceled in 1956, this comedian continued to earn $200,000 a year through August 31, 1981, due to his 30-year contract signed in 1951. Name that funnyman.

14. What was the highest-grossing film of 1951?

15. How many people lived in the United States in 1951?

16. How many people lived in the World in 1951?

17. This 1951 film was Elia Kazan’s adaptation of the Tennessee Williams play. Name that film.

18. This 1951 British-American adventure film was adapted from C.S. Forester’s 1935 novel. Name it.

19. What Amendment to the Constitution passed in 1951?

20. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1951?

21. This once-popular office product for correcting mistakes was created by Bette Graham Nesmith in 1951.

22. This famous human sound has been heard in over 400 films, from Westerns to Star Wars. Name that yell…

23. This garment, created in 1951, is usually made of foamed neoprene to provide thermal protection for people engaging in water activities…

24. True or False: the Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Laboratory toy sold for under $50 and included radioactive uranium.

25. Based in Texas, Geophysical Service Incorporated changed its name to what in 1951?

26. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1951?

27. This Major League baseball legend had a 56-game winning streak during his final season in 1951.

28. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1950/1951 season?

29. What company has been reporting television ratings since the 1950/1951 season?

30. Walt Disney’s 13th animated feature film opened in 1951. Name that film…
HINT: Tim Burton released a live-action version in 2010.

31. In 1951, Davey Law in the UK and Hal Ketcham in the US introduced two different characters with the same name. Name that character.

32. How much did a Dozen Eggs cost in 1951?

33. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1951: Janice Dickinson, Chrissie Hynde, Bootsy Collins, or Mark Hamill?

34. In 1952, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz hosted the 4th Emmy Award ceremonies for the 1950-1951 TV season. How many Emmys did I Love Lucy win for the 1950/1951 season?

35. Who won the 1951 World Series?

36. This major sporting event in the Americas, occurring every four years, began in 1951.

37. Who was the Time Magazine Man of the Year in 1951?

38. What is the fastest game bird in Europe, the golden plover or the red grouse?

39. 39. What best-selling book was inspired by The Golden Plover or Red Grouse Speed Question?

40. This kitchen storage company became popular with in-home product demonstrations. What are those demonstrations called?

41. The 74-minute length of Wilhelm Furtwangler’s recording of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 from the 1951 Bayreuth Festival was the targeted playing time for what digital platform?

42. This English actor appeared in over 400 films between 1914 and 1951, including 114 with his comedy partner…

43. Who was Oliver Hardy’s comedy partner?

44. New York Giants player Bobby Thomson’s home run to win the National League pennant on October 3, 1951 was better known as what?

45. This show, starring a real-life husband-and-wife team, debuted on CBS and became the most-watched show of the early 1950s. Name that show.

46. First presented to the US Census Bureau, what was the name of the first general business computer?

47. What novel featured a fictional character named Holden Caulfield?

48. This Broadway show, introduced in 1951, was based on a novel, Anna and the King of Siam, by Margaret Landon…

49. What actor played the King of Siam in the show and later the film version of The King and I?

50. The television show’s characters inhabited the fictional town of Doodyville. Name the show.

51. What time did every Howdy Doody Show start?

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. Who were the 1951 NBA Champions?

2. Who was the spokesperson for Carling Black Label?

3. Who were the 1951 NFL Champions?

4. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1951?

5. In 1951, Mary Reeser was one of the first modern examples of what unfortunate but rare lethal occurrence?

6. who were Lucy and Ricky’s neighbors and best friends on television’s I Love Lucy?

7. Who was the Pope in 1951?

8. What was the name of the 8-foot robot in The Day The Earth Stood Still?

9. This long-running soap opera started on CBS on September 3, 1951, and concluded on NBC 35 years later, on December 26, 1986.

10. Who was the American Vice-President in 1951?

The Answers:

51 Trivia Answers for 1951 History

1. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1951?
Tennessee Waltz by Patti Page

2. What was the Second Biggest Number One Song of 1951?
Cry by Johnnie Ray

3. Who was Tony the Tiger the mascot for, starting in 1951?
Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes cereal

4. In 1951, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?
Men – 65.6 years, Women – 71.4 years.

5. Who was the President of the United States in 1951?
Harry S. Truman (April 12, 1945 – January 20, 1953)

6. 1951 Catchphrase: Who said, “This is the city …”?
Joe Friday on Dragnet

7. To the nearest quarter, what was the average movie theater ticket price in 1951?
50 cents

8. What was the average income for Americans 14 years old and over receiving any income in 1951?
$2,200

9. What was the name of the area on North American soil where they tested atomic bombs?
Nevada Proving Grounds (also Nevada Test Site). Between 1951 and 1992, there have been nearly 1,000 nuclear tests above and under-ground conducted in Nevada

10. What tourist-filled city was near the Nevada Proving Ground?
Las Vegas. They even offered special “atomic cocktails” and “Dawn Bomb Parties” for people who watched the above-ground explosions.

11. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1951?
From Here to Eternity by James Jones

12. This 1951 Sci-Fi classic was based on the 1940 science fiction short story Farewell to the Master by Harry Bates…
The Day The Earth Stood Still

13. Although his show was canceled in 1956, this comedian continued to earn $200,000 a year through August 31, 1981, due to his 30-year contract signed in 1951. Name that funnyman.
Milton Berle

14. What was the highest-grossing film of 1951?
Quo Vadis

15. How many people lived in the United States in 1951?
The population was an estimated 154,877,889 people.

16. How many people lived in the World in 1951?
The estimated world population in 1951 was 2,572,850,917 people.

17. This 1951 film was Elia Kazan’s adaptation of the Tennessee Williams play. Name that film.
A Streetcar Named Desire

18. This 1951 British-American adventure film was adapted from C.S. Forester’s 1935 novel. Name it.
The African Queen, starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn

19. What Amendment to the Constitution passed in 1951?
The 22nd Amendment limited the number of times a person can be elected President.

20. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1951?
In 1951, The Toronto Maple Leafs won over the Montreal Canadiens (4 games to 1)

21. This once-popular office product for correcting mistakes was created by Bette Graham Nesmith in 1951.
Liquid Paper (also Mistake-Out or White-Out)

22. This famous human sound has been heard in over 400 films, from Westerns to Star Wars. Name that yell…
The Wilhelm Scream

23. This garment, created in 1951, is usually made of foamed neoprene to provide thermal protection for people engaging in water activities…
Wetsuit

24. True or False: the Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Laboratory toy sold for under $50 and included radioactive uranium.
True

25. Based in Texas, Geophysical Service Incorporated changed its name to what in 1951?
Texas Instruments

26. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1951?
$0.27 per gallon

27. This Major League baseball legend had a 56-game winning streak during his final season in 1951.
Joe DiMaggio

28. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1950/1951 season?
Texaco Star Theater (NBC)

29. What company has been reporting television ratings since the 1950/1951 season?
Nielson (Nielson Media)

30. Walt Disney’s 13th animated feature film opened in 1951. Name that film…
HINT: Tim Burton released a live-action version in 2010.
Alice In Wonderland

31. In 1951, Davey Law in the UK and Hal Ketcham in the US introduced two different characters with the same name. Name that character.
Dennis The Menace. Both even debuted on the same day – March 12, 1951.

32. How much did a Dozen Eggs cost in 1951?
74 cents

33. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1951: Janice Dickinson, Chrissie Hynde, Bootsy Collins, or Mark Hamill?
Janice Doreen Dickinson (born February 16, 1955)

34. In 1952, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz hosted the 4th Emmy Award ceremonies for the 1950-1951 TV season. How many Emmys did I Love Lucy win for the 1950/1951 season?
None.

35. Who won the 1951 World Series?
In 1951, The New York Yankees won, beating the New York Giants (4 games to 2)

36. This major sporting event in the Americas, occurring every four years, began in 1951.
The Pan American Games (Pan Am Games)

37. Who was the Time Magazine Man of the Year in 1951?
Mohammad Mossadegh

38. What is the fastest game bird in Europe, the golden plover or the red grouse?
The Golden Plover

39. What best-selling book was inspired by The Golden Plover or Red Grouse Speed Question?
The Guinness Book of World Records

40. This kitchen storage company became popular with in-home product demonstrations. What are those demonstrations called?
Tupperware Parties

41. The 74-minute length of Wilhelm Furtwangler’s recording of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 from the 1951 Bayreuth Festival was the targeted playing time for what digital platform?
The CD (compact disc)

42. This English actor appeared in over 400 films between 1914 and 1951, including 114 with his comedy partner…
Oliver Hardy

43. Who was Oliver Hardy’s comedy partner?
Stan Laurel

44. New York Giants player Bobby Thomson’s home run to win the National League pennant on October 3, 1951 was better known as what?
The “Shot Heard ‘Round the World”

45. This show, starring a real-life husband-and-wife team, debuted on CBS and went on to become the most-watched show of the early 1950s. Name that show.
I Love Lucy

46. First presented to the US Census Bureau, what was the name of the first general business computer?
The UNIVAC I

47. What novel featured a fictional character named Holden Caulfield?
Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

48. This Broadway show, introduced in 1951, was based on a novel, Anna and the King of Siam, by Margaret Landon…
The King and I

49. What actor played the King of Siam in the show and later the film version of The King and I?
Yul Brynner

50. The television show’s characters inhabited the fictional town of Doodyville. Name the show.
Howdy Doody Show

51. What time did every Howdy Doody Show start?
Howdy Doodie Time

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. Who were the 1951 NBA Champions?
For the 1950-51 Season, Champion Rochester Royals won 4 games to 3 over the New York Knicks

2. Who was the spokesperson for Carling Black Label?
Mabel, the waitress

3. Who were the 1951 NFL Champions?
Los Angeles Rams

4. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1951?
Count Turf

5. In 1951, Mary Reeser was one of the first modern examples of what unfortunate but rare lethal occurrence?
Spontaneous Human Combustion

6. who were Lucy and Ricky’s neighbors and best friends on television’s I Love Lucy?
Fred and Ethel Mertz (William Frawley and Vivian Vance)

7. Who was the Pope in 1951?
Pope Pius XII, March 2, 1939 – October 9, 1958

8. What was the name of the 8-foot robot in The Day The Earth Stood Still?
Gort

9. This long-running soap opera started on CBS on September 3, 1951, and concluded on NBC 35 years later, on December 26, 1986.
Search For Tomorrow

10. Who was the American Vice-President in 1951?
Alben W. Barkley (January 20, 1949 – January 20, 1953)

Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1954?

54 Trivia Questions for 1954 History

(answers)

1. What was the highest-grossing film of 1954?

2. Name the first nuclear-powered submarine, launched in Groton, Connecticut.

3. In 1954, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?

4. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1953/1954 season

5. Who ran the first-mile run in under four minutes in Oxford, England?

6. What was Diane Leather’s athletic record set in Birmingham, UK, that same year?

7. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1954

8. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1954?

9. How much did a Gallon of Milk cost in 1954?

10. How much did a Pound of Butter cost in 1954?

11. How much did a pound of bacon cost in 1954?

12. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1954?

13. How many people lived in the United States in 1954?

14. How many people lived in the World in 1954?

15. First published in 1954, what was the first of three volumes in J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy novel, The Lord of the Rings?

16. This cereal had three colors: “Orangey Orange” (formerly Orange Orange), “Lemony Yellow” (formerly Lemon Yellow), and “Raspberry Red.” Name that Cereal!

17. William Golding’s first novel has become one of the most-read young-adult books ever. Name that book.

18. Who was the President of the United States in 1954?

19. What was the average household income in 1954?

20. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1954?

21. Founded in 1954, this franchise is recognized as the longest-running franchise in the film industry. Name the film (and character) that started this movie dynasty.

22. More than 12 million people immigrated through this port-of-entry in New York Harbor between 1892 and 1954…

23. This fast-food burger franchise opened in 1954, in Miami, Florida.

24. True or False: In 1954, the Roman Catholic Church said that watching Mass on television fulfilled obligations.

25. What did General Mills introduce in 1954 as a sugar-coated version of its popular Kix cereal?

26. What did The Supreme Court rule on Brown v. Board of Education establish?

27. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1954?

28. What notable surgery did Dr. Joseph Murray accomplish on December 23, 1954?

29. What other widely-used life-saving medical skill was first demonstrated in 1954, usually referred to as a three-letter word?

30. Although invented in 1954, this food-storage container was not available to the public until the late 1980s. Name that product.

31. Name one of the two car companies that merged to form American Motors Corporation.

32. Who was the 1954 Time Magazine Man of the Year?

33. This group was formed in 1954 by the Comics Magazine Association of America as an alternative to government regulation. It was defunct by early 2011. Name that self-censoring association.

34. Name the first soft drink company to sell soda in a can.

35. After the formation of the NCAA Division I athletic conference in 1954, what sports term has been used to describe eight specific private universities in the Northeastern United States?

36. Richard Matheson’s novel had three film adaptations, starring Vincent Price (1964), Charlton Heston (1971), and Will Smith (2007). One of the films used the same title as the book. Name that book.

37. Based on a George Orwell book, name the first British-made, wide-release animated film.

38. What day honoring US Servicemen and women was replaced by Veteran’s Day in 1954?

39. To the nearest quarter, what was the average movie theater ticket price in 1954?

40. This James Bond title was the second book in the book series and the eighth in the film franchise…

41. This long-running NBC late-night show was originally hosted by Steve Allen.

42. Which sports star was NOT born in 1954: Ozzie Smith, Björn Borg, Chris Evert, or Willie Hernandez

43. What clothing company used the slogan: “Lifts and Separates”?

44. On June 14, 1954, what two words were added to the United States Pledge of Allegiance?

45. What phrase did President Dwight D. Eisenhower use to describe the spread of Communism?

46. Who won the 1954 World Series?

47. The first mass vaccination of children against polio began in what Pennsylvania city?

48. Name the film based on a 1954 book of the same name that featured Bill Haley’s Rock Around The Clock.

49. Gerry Thomas, a Swanson food employee, was the primary creator of what product?

50. A picture of Milwaukee Braves’ Eddie Mathews and New York Giants catcher Wes Westrum was featured on the cover of what magazine’s first edition?

51. Released July 19, 1954, what was the name of Elvis Presley’s first single?

52. This jet, flown between 1953 and 1983, is often credited with beginning the Jet Age

53. Name the product that used the tagline: “(product) that’s how you spell relief.”

54. What company used the slogan: “The Milk Chocolate Melts in Your Mouth, Not in Your Hand”?

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. M&Ms also offered something else new in 1954. Name that new and popular product.
Peanut M&Ms

2. Who was the Pope in 1954?
Pope Pius XII, March 2, 1939 – October 9, 1958

3. This influential 1954 Japanese epic samurai drama film was co-written, edited, and directed by Akira Kurosawa. Name that classic film.
Seven Samurai

4. What company introduced the first 16-ounce beer can?
Schlitz

5. True Knowledge, an answer engine developed by William Tunstall-Pedoe, has designated this day the most boring day in the 20th century.
April 11, 1954

6. Who were the 1954 NBA Champions?
For the 1953-54 Season, Champion Minneapolis Lakers won 4 games to 3 over the Syracuse Nationals

7. Who were the 1954 NFL CHampions?
Cleveland Browns

8. Who was the American Vice-President in 1954?
Richard Nixon (January 20, 1953 – January 20, 1961)

9. What was notable about the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing at an all-time high of 382.74 on November 23, 1954?
It was the highest it had reached since the great depression (381.17 on September 3, 1929)

10. What team won the FIFA World Cup in 1954?
West Germany

The Answers:

54 Trivia Answers for 1954 History

1. What was the highest-grossing film of 1954?
White Christmas

2. Name the first nuclear-powered submarine that was launched in Groton, Connecticut.
The USS Nautilus

3. In 1954, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?
Men – 66.7 years, Women – 72.8 years.

4. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1953/1954 season?
I Love Lucy (CBS)

5. Who ran the first-mile run in under four minutes in Oxford, England?
Roger Bannister (3 minutes, 59.4 seconds)

6. What was Diane Leather’s athletic record set in Birmingham, UK, that same year?
Fastest female; running the first-mile run in under five minutes (4 minutes and 59.6 seconds)

7. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1954?
Little Things Mean a Lot by Kitty Kallen (followed closely by Sh-Boom by The Crew-Cuts)

8. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1954?
17 cents

9. How much did a Gallon of Milk cost in 1954?
92 cents

10. How much did a Pound of Butter cost in 1954?
72 cents

11. How much did a pound of bacon cost in 1954?
82 cents

12. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1954?
In 1954, The Detroit Red Wings won over the Montreal Canadiens (4 games to 3)

13. How many people lived in the United States in 1954?
The population was an estimated 163,025,854 people.

14. How many people lived in the World in 1954?
The estimated world population in 1954 was 2,713,172,027 people.

15. First published in 1954, what was the first of three volumes in J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy novel, The Lord of the Rings?
The Fellowship of the Ring

16. This cereal included three colors: “Orangey Orange” (formerly named Orange Orange), “Lemony Yellow” (formerly named Lemon Yellow), and “Raspberry Red”. Name that Cereal!
Trix

17. William Golding’s first novel has become one of the most-read young-adult books ever. Name that book.
Lord of the Flies

18. Who was the President of the United States in 1954?
Dwight D. Eisenhower (January 20, 1953 – January 20, 1961)

19. What was the average household income in 1954?
$4,200

20. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1954?
Not as a Stranger by Morton Thompson

21. Founded in 1954, this franchise is recognized as the longest-running franchise in the film industry. Name the film (and character) that started this movie dynasty.
Godzilla

22. More than 12 million people immigrated through this port-of-entry in New York Harbor between 1892 and 1954…
Ellis Island

23. This fast-food burger franchise opened in 1954, in Miami, Florida.
Burger King

24. True or False: In 1954, the Roman Catholic Church said that watching Mass on television fulfilled obligations.
False. Catholics still had to go to church, health permitting.

25. What did General Mills introduce in 1954 as a sugar-coated version of its popular Kix cereal?
Trix cereal

26. What did The Supreme Court rule on Brown v. Board of Education establish?
That separating children in public schools based on race was unconstitutional.

27. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1954?
$0.29 per gallon

28. What notable surgery did Dr. Joseph Murray accomplish on December 23, 1954?
The first human organ (kidney) to be transplanted successfully was between identical twins Richard and Ronald Herrick.

29. What other widely-used life-saving medical skill was first demonstrated in 1954, usually referred to as a three-letter word?
CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation)

30. Although invented in 1954, this food-storage container was not available to the public until the late 1980s. Name that product.
Zipper storage bags (Ziploc bags)

31. Name one of the two car companies that merged to form American Motors Corporation.
Hudson Motor Car Company or Nash-Kelvinator Corporation

32. Who was the 1954 Time Magazine Man of the Year?
John Foster Dulles

33. This group was formed in 1954 by the Comics Magazine Association of America as an alternative to government regulation. It was defunct by early 2011. Name that self-censoring association.
Comics Code Authority

34. Name the first soft drink company to sell soda in a can.
Royal Crown (RC)

35. After the formation of the NCAA Division I athletic conference in 1954, what sports term has been used to describe 8 specific private universities in the Northeastern United States?
The Ivy League (Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, Princeton University, and Yale University)

36. Richard Matheson’s novel had three film adaptations, starring Vincent Price (1964), Charlton Heston (1971), and Will Smith (2007). One of the films used the same title as the book. Name that book.
I Am Legend

37. Based on a George Orwell book, name the first British-made, wide-release animated film.
Animal Farm

38. What day honoring US Servicemen and women was replaced by Veteran’s Day in 1954?
Armistice Day (Remembrance Day in other countries)

39. To the nearest quarter, what was the average movie theater ticket price in 1954?
50 cents

40. This James Bond title was the second book in the book series and the eighth in the film franchise…
Live and Let Die

41. This long-running NBC late-night show was originally hosted by Steve Allen.
The Tonight Show

42. Which sports star was NOT born in 1954: Ozzie Smith, Björn Borg, Chris Evert, or Willie Hernandez
Björn Borg (born June 6, 1956)

43. What clothing company used the slogan: “Lifts and Separates”?
Playtex

44. What two words were added to the United States Pledge of Allegiance as of June 14, 1954?
“under God”

45. What phrase did President Dwight D. Eisenhower use to describe the spread of Communism?
The “Domino Effect”

46. Who won the 1954 World Series?
In 1954, The New York Giants won, beating the Cleveland Indians (4 games to 0)

47. The first mass vaccination of children against polio began in what Pennsylvania city?
Pittsburgh

48. Name the film based on a 1954 book of the same name that featured Bill Haley’s Rock Around The Clock.
The Blackboard Jungle

49. Gerry Thomas, a Swanson food employee, was the primary creator of what product?
The TV Dinner

50. A picture of Milwaukee Braves’ Eddie Mathews and New York Giants catcher Wes Westrum was featured on the cover of what magazine’s first edition?
Sports Illustrated

51. Released July 19, 1954, what was the name of Elvis Presley’s first single?
That’s All Right (Blue Moon of Kentucky was the B-side)

52. This jet, flown between 1953 and 1983, is often credited with beginning the Jet Age
Boeing 707

53. Name the product that used the tagline: “(product) that’s how you spell relief.”
“Rolaids; that’s how you spell relief”

54. What company used the slogan: “The Milk Chocolate Melts in Your Mouth, Not in Your Hand”?
M&Ms

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. M&Ms also offered something else new in 1954. Name that new and popular product.
Peanut M&Ms

2. Who was the Pope in 1954?
Pope Pius XII, March 2, 1939 – October 9, 1958

3. This influential 1954 Japanese epic samurai drama film was co-written, edited, and directed by Akira Kurosawa. Name that classic film.
Seven Samurai

4. What company introduced the first 16-ounce beer can?
Schlitz

5. True Knowledge, an answer engine developed by William Tunstall-Pedoe, has designated this day the most boring day in the 20th century.
April 11, 1954

6. Who were the 1954 NBA Champions?
For the 1953-54 Season, Champion Minneapolis Lakers won 4 games to 3 over the Syracuse Nationals

7. Who were the 1954 NFL CHampions?
Cleveland Browns

8. Who was the American Vice-President in 1954?
Richard Nixon (January 20, 1953 – January 20, 1961)

9. What was notable about the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing at an all-time high of 382.74 on November 23, 1954?
It was the highest it had reached since the great depression (381.17 on September 3, 1929)

10. What team won the FIFA World Cup in 1954?
West Germany

Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1950?

1950 Pop Culture Highlights and Fun Facts

1950 began a transformative decade in history, pop culture, and entertainment. As the post-World War II era gave way to a period of optimism and innovation, the 1950s introduced iconic trends, memorable music, groundbreaking films, and fascinating historical events. From the first TV sitcoms to unforgettable sports milestones, 1950 set the stage for a cultural revolution that continues to influence us today.

In 1950, television was starting to become a household staple, revolutionizing how families consumed entertainment. Classic shows began to shape prime-time viewing habits, while moviegoers flocked to theaters for thrilling Westerns and captivating dramas. At the same time, the music industry witnessed the early sparks of rock ‘n’ roll, with popular artists setting the stage for the decade’s upcoming cultural shifts. It was also the year certain toys, fashion trends, and inventions became must-haves in American households.

Sports fans also had plenty to cheer for in 1950, with major events defining their favorite games for years. Meanwhile, significant scientific discoveries and political milestones kept the world abuzz, blending innovation with intrigue. Whether you’re a trivia buff or just curious about this pivotal year, exploring the pop culture of 1950 reveals a tapestry of stories and moments that remain timeless.

50 Trivia Questions for 1950 History

(answers)

1. This comic strip character is best described as a lazy American soldier. It continued after its creator, Mort Walker, ‘s death in 2018. Name that apathetic soldier.

2. How many people lived in the United States in 1950?

3. How many people lived in the World in 1950?

4. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1950?

5. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1950?

6. Who was the President of the United States in 1950?

7. Name the first racehorse in history to earn one million dollars.

8. According to the US Census, what was the average family income in 1950?

9. To the nearest quarter, what was the average movie theater ticket price in 1950?

10. On January 17, 1950, some people called it “the crime of the century” when $2.77 million was stolen in Boston Massachusettes. What is the more famous name of the theft?

11. What was the highest-grossing film of 1950?

12. Sometimes called F1, this is the highest class of international single-seater auto racing. What do most people call it today?

13. The first animated TV series debuted in the United States on August 1, 1950. The show was named after the lead character. Name that cartoon.

14. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1950?

15. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1950?

16. How much did a Gallon of Milk cost in 1950?

17. In his encyclical Humani Generis, Pope Pius XII declared WHAT a serious hypothesis that does not contradict essential Catholic teachings.

18. At 22, this Hollywood starlet announced her retirement from the film industry. Who was she?

19. The first charge card (credit card) was used in New York. What was the name of the charge card company?

20. In 1950, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?

21. This studio in Rockefeller Plaza was one of the largest radio studios in the world before it was converted to television in 1950. It has hosted Saturday Night since 1975. Name that NBC studio.

22. Name the recording company started by Sam Phillips at 706 Union Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee…

23. Which artist never recorded at Sun Studios: Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Buddy Holly, or Jerry Lee Lewis?

24. Based on a story from Charles Perrault, Disney released its 12th animated film. Name that film.

25. Disney also released its first live-action film in 1950, based on Robert Lewis Stevenson’s novel of the same name. What is the title of the film?

26. Name the Nat King Cole song about a famous painting that was number one on the Billboard charts for eight weeks.

27. The Hank McCune Show on NBC was the first program to use this technology to “sweeten” the television broadcast. Name that technology.

28. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1950?

29. Thomas J. Pickard and Louis Freeh were born on January 6, 1950. They also both held a high-profile job in Washington, DC. What position did they both hold?

30. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1950: John Candy, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Tom Petty, or Nora Roberts?

31. This movie star singing cowboy and his horse, Champion, had his own TV on CBS from 1950 to 1956. Name that cowboy.

32. What was the first-named tropical cyclone in the Atlantic hurricane database and the first of six major hurricanes in the 1950 Atlantic hurricane season?

33. What automobile company used the slogan: “Grace…Space…Pace”?

34. What term was first used in English by Edward Hunter in 1950 to describe how the communist Chinese government appeared to make people cooperate with them?

35. New York City was the most populated area in the world, with over 12 million people in the metropolitan area. What was the second most populated city in the world in 1950?

36. Name the United States government-funded organization that began broadcasting news, information, and analysis to Eastern European countries.

37. Who was the Pope in 1950?

38. Featuring the song There’s No Business Like Show Business, this Broadway Technicolor musical comedy debuted on movie screens on July 17, 1950. Name it.

39. How much did a dozen eggs cost in 1950?

40. On May 6, 1950, 18-year-old Elizabeth Taylor got married for the first time. She eventually married 8 times. Who was her first husband?

41. What team won the FIFA World Cup in 1950?

42. To make the US Postal Service more cost-effective, U.S. Postmaster General Jesse M. Donaldson limited the carriers to an eight-hour day, and what other major change?

43. Who won the 1950 World Series?

44. Bank robber and murderer Thomas James Holden is the first person on this famous list. What list?

45. What company used the slogan: “You’re in Good Hands”?

46. What company used the slogan: “The Champagne of Bottle Beer”?

47. The third Christmas song reached the Billboard # 1 chart position. Name that song.

48. Although initially published in only seven newspapers, this comic strip became one of the most popular.
Hint: “Good Grief”

49. Who was the Time Magazine Man of the Year in 1950?

50. Who was the founder of Scientology?

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. What was the name of L. Ron Hubbard’s book introducing Scientology? They call it ‘Book One”.

2. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1950?

3. This comedy film series about an animal, starring Donald O’Connor, Patricia Medina, and the voice of Chill Wills, went on to seven films by 1956. Name the primary character of those films.

4. Who were the 1950 NFL Champions?

5. This accused communist spy, once a United States official, was convicted on two counts of perjury.

6. Who was the American Vice-President in 1950?

7. They call it ‘the world’s longest-running radio soap opera,’ and it began airing on the BBC on May 29, 1950. Name that radio programme.

8. This naturally mummified corpse of a man living in the 4th century BC was found in a Denmark bog. The body was so well preserved they thought he was a recent murder victim. What have we named that man?

9. Who were the 1950 NBA Champions?

10. In East Germany, this group acted as the secret police until 1990.

The Answers:

50 Trivia Answers for 1950 History

1. This comic strip character is best described as a lazy American soldier and continued after his creator, Mort Walker’s death in 2018. Name that apathetic soldier.
Beetle Bailey

2. How many people lived in the United States in 1950?
The population was an estimated 150,697,361 people.

3. How many people lived in the World in 1950?
The estimated world population in 1950 was 2,525,149,000 people.

4. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1950?
In 1950, The Detroit Red Wings won over the New York Rangers (4 games to 3)

5. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1950?
The Tennessee Waltz by Patti Page (very close second place was Goodnight Irene by The Weavers)

6. Who was the President of the United States in 1950?
Harry S. Truman (April 12, 1945 – January 20, 1953)

7. Name the first racehorse in history to earn one million dollars.
Citation

8. According to the US Census, what was the average family income in 1950?
$3,300

9. To the nearest quarter, what was the average movie theater ticket price in 1950?
50 cents

10. On January 17, 1950, some people called it “the crime of the century” when $2.77 million was stolen in Boston Massachusettes. What is the more famous name of the theft?
The Great Brinks Robbery

11. What was the highest-grossing film of 1950?
King Solomon’s Mines

12. Sometimes called F1, this is the highest class of international single-seater auto racing. What do most people call it today?
Formula One (Racing)

13. The first animated TV series debuted in the United States on August 1, 1950. The show was named after the lead character. Name that cartoon.
Crusader Rabbit

14. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1950?
The Cardinal by Henry Morton Robinson

15. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1950?
14 cents

16. How much did a Gallon of Milk cost in 1950?
82 cents

17. In his encyclical Humani Generis, Pope Pius XII declared WHAT a serious hypothesis that does not contradict essential Catholic teachings.
The Theory of Evolution

18. At 22, this Hollywood starlet announced her retirement from the film industry. Who was she?
Shirley Temple

19. The first charge card (credit card) was used in New York. What was the name of the charge card company?
Diner’s Club

20. In 1950, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?
Men – 65.6 years, Women – 71.1 years.

21. This studio in Rockefeller Plaza was one of the largest radio studios in the world before it was converted to television in 1950. It has hosted Saturday Night since 1975. Name that NBC studio.
Studio 8H

22. Name the recording company started by Sam Phillips at 706 Union Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee…
Sun Studio (originally called Memphis Recording Service)

23. Which artist never recorded at Sun Studios: Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Buddy Holly, or Jerry Lee Lewis?
Buddy Holly (September 7, 1936 – February 3, 1959)

24. Based on a story from Charles Perrault, Disney released its 12th animated film. Name that film.
Cinderella

25. Disney also released its first live-action film in 1950, based on Robert Lewis Stevenson’s novel of the same name. What is the title of the film?
Treasure Island

26. Name the Nat King Cole song about a famous painting that was number one on the Billboard charts for eight weeks.
Mona Lisa

27. The Hank McCune Show on NBC was the first program to use this technology to “sweeten” the television broadcast. Name that technology.
The Laugh Track

28. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1950?
$0.27 per gallon

29. Thomas J. Pickard and Louis Freeh were born on January 6, 1950. They also both held a high-profile job in Washington, DC. What position did they both hold?
They were both directors of the FBI; Louis Freeh (1993 to 2001). Thomas J. Pickard was Acting FBI Director from June 25 to September 4, 2001.

30. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1950: John Candy, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Tom Petty, or Nora Roberts?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (born April 16, 1947)

31. This movie star singing cowboy and his horse, Champion, had his own TV on CBS from 1950 to 1956. Name that cowboy.
Gene Autry

32. What was the first-named tropical cyclone in the Atlantic hurricane database and the first of six major hurricanes in the 1950 Atlantic hurricane season?
Hurricane Abel. Before naming, they were numbered.

33. What automobile company used the slogan: “Grace…Space…Pace”?
Jaguar

34. What term was first used in English by Edward Hunter in 1950 to describe how the communist Chinese government appeared to make people cooperate with them?
Brainwashing

35. New York City was the most populated area in the world, with over 12 million people in the metropolitan area. What was the second most populated city in the world in 1950?
London, England.

36. Name the United States government-funded organization that began broadcasting news, information, and analysis to Eastern European countries.
Radio Free Europe

37. Who was the Pope in 1950?
Pope Pius XII, March 2, 1939 – October 9, 1958

38. Featuring the song There’s No Business Like Show Business, this Broadway Technicolor musical comedy debuted on movie screens on July 17, 1950. Name it.
Annie Get Your Gun

39. How much did a dozen eggs cost in 1950?
60 cents

40. On May 6, 1950, 18-year-old Elizabeth Taylor got married for the first time. She eventually married eight times. Who was her first husband?
Conrad Hilton, Jr.

41. What team won the FIFA World Cup in 1950?
Uruguay

42. To make the US Postal Service more cost-effective, U.S. Postmaster General Jesse M. Donaldson limited the carriers to an eight-hour day, and what other major change?
He stopped twice-a-day deliveries.

43. Who won the 1950 World Series?
In 1950, The New York Yankees won, beating the Philadelphia Phillies (4 games to 0)

44. Bank robber and murderer Thomas James Holden is the first person on this famous list. What list?
The FBI’s Ten Most Wanted

45. What company used the slogan: “You’re in Good Hands”?
Allstate

46. What company used the slogan: “The Champagne of Bottle Beer”?
Miller Beer

47. The third Christmas song reached the Billboard # 1 chart position. Name that song.
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (by Gene Autry)

48. Although initially published in only seven newspapers, this comic strip became one of the most popular.
Hint: “Good Grief”
Peanuts

49. Who was the Time Magazine Man of the Year in 1950?
The American Fighting-man

50. Who was the founder of Scientology?
L. Ron Hubbard

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. What was the name of L. Ron Hubbard’s book introducing Scientology? They call it ‘Book One”.
Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health

2. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1950?
Middleground

3. This comedy film series about an animal, starring Donald O’Connor, Patricia Medina, and the voice of Chill Wills, went on to seven films by 1956. Name the primary character of those films.
Francis the Talking Mule

4. Who were the 1950 NFL Champions?
Cleveland Browns

5. This accused communist spy, once a United States official, was convicted on two counts of perjury.
Alger Hiss (November 11, 1904 – November 15, 1996). He and his family proclaimed his innocence.

6. Who was the American Vice-President in 1950?
Alben W. Barkley (January 20, 1949 – January 20, 1953)

7. They call it ‘the world’s longest-running radio soap opera,’ and it began airing on the BBC on May 29, 1950. Name that radio programme.
The Archers

8. This naturally mummified corpse of a man living in the 4th century BC was found in a Denmark bog. The body was so well preserved they thought he was a recent murder victim. What have we named that man?
The Tollund Man

9. Who were the 1950 NBA Champions?
For the 1949-50 Season, Champion Minneapolis Lakers won 4 games to 2 over the Syracuse Nationals

10. In East Germany, this group acted as the secret police until 1990.
The Stasi (Ministerium fur Staatssicherhetsdienst)

Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1957?

57 Trivia Questions for 1957 History

(answers)

1. Who was the President of the United States in 1957?

2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1957?

3. To the nearest quarter, what was the average movie theater ticket price in 1957?

4. Published in 1957, this Dr. Seuss book used 236 different words. Name that book.

5. This Rodgers and Hammerstein musical production was the only one they wrote specifically for television, starring Julie Andrews. Name that musical.

6. What was the highest-grossing film of 1957

7. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1957?

8. How much did a Gallon of Milk cost in 1957?

9. In September of 1957, the Ford Motor Company introduced what unpopular car model?

10. How many people lived in the United States in 1957?

11. How many people lived in the World in 1957?

12. Her performance in this 1957 American mystery drama film earned Joanne Woodward her Best Actress Academy Award.

13. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1957?

14. In 1957, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?

15. Popular until the late 1970s, this airliner is often credited with starting the “jet age.”

16. What was the first artificial Earth satellite?

17. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1957?

18. This 1957 Broadway show became a hit movie in 1962, with the same leading actor in both. Name that musical.

19. Who was the star of The Music Man on Broadway and Film?

20. What country was the third to explode a nuclear weapon?

21. Name the United States Senator who set the record for the longest filibuster with his 24-hour, 18-minute speech against a civil rights bill.

22. This shipping product can be both useful and fun.

23. Ayn Rand’s final and longest novel was published in the United States. Name it.

24. Walter O’Malley agreed to move what famous organization from Brooklyn, New York, to Los Angeles, California?

25. What was the name of the Park that the Dodgers called home in Brooklyn?

26. Who described Elvis Presley as “This is a real decent, fine boy… You’re thoroughly all right.”

27. Calypso was the first LP (long-playing) record album to sell over one million copies. Name the artist who released it.

28. What Philadelphia Phillies player struck a fan TWICE with foul balls in the same game?

29. This Philadelphia-based teen music show became part of the ABC Network in 1957. Name that show.

30. Who was the host of American Bandstand?

31. This short story, written by George Langelaan, was published in the June 1957 issue of Playboy magazine. It was adapted into a major sci-fi/horror film twice; in 1958 and 1986. Name that short story.

32. Harry Truman refused to ride one particular ride while visiting Disneyland in 1957. What ride was it, and why?

33. What brand of cigarettes used asbestos filters from 1952-1956, replacing asbestos with acetate?

34. Who won the 1957 World Series?

35. The 1980 satirical disaster comedy Airplane! was largely based on the 1957 drama?

36. Introduced in 1957, the “Hamilton 500” was what new fashion accessory?

37. Lawrence Harvey Zeiger got his first media job on a Miami radio station. He also changed his name, becoming a well-known radio and TV personality. What name is he better known as?

38. This 1957 film featured Elvis Presley in his first leading man role.

39. Name the politician who announced his “Great Leap Forward” in 1957.

40. Although the term is often used generically to describe all flying discs, this name is a registered trademark of the Wham-O toy company. What term (or word)?

41. This book, later a film, is a best-selling collection of humorous essays by Jean Kerr about suburban living and raising four boys.

42. Who was the Time Magazine Man of the Year in 1957?

43. Created by Don Featherstone, these tacky lawn ornaments first appeared in 1957.

44. Who set an airspeed record by traveling from California to New York in a jet in 3 hours, 23 minutes, and 8.4 seconds?

45. How much did a dozen eggs cost in 1957?

46. What company used the slogan “It’s such a comfort to take the bus and leave the driving to us”?

47. Created in the 1950s, “hook-and-loop fasteners’ are better known as what?

48. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1956/1957 season?

49. Can you name either of the two car models that Toyota introduced to the US in 1957?

50. On October 21, 1957, Army Capt. Harry Cramer of the 1st Special Forces Group was the unfortunate casualty of what?

51. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1957: Andrew Cuomo, Dolph Lundgren, Senator Lindsey Graham, or Fran Dresher?

52. President Dwight D. Eisenhower apologized to the finance minister of Ghana, Komla Agbeli Gbedemah, after an incident in Dover, Delaware. What incident?

53. In Brazil, 26 swarms of these insects escaped quarantine in 1957. We still worry about them today. What are they?

54. Based on Romeo and Juliette, Leonard Bernstein’s musical opened in 1957.

55. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1957?

56. Name the teenage pair who later went to worldwide superstar status, who met at a summertime garden party at St. Peter’s Church, Woolton, Liverpool, England.

57. What automobile safety device was invented by Nils Bohlin, a Volvo employee.

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. Who were the 1957 NFL Champions?

2. Before forming the European Union, what was the name of Europe’s financial organization?

3. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1957?

4. Standard & Poor’s first published what stock index for the first time on March 4, 1957?

5. On February 25, 1957, the body of an unknown boy, 4 to 6 years old, was discovered along a sidewalk near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His story has not been solved. What did the press call him?

6. Who was the Pope in 1957?

7. What company used the slogan: “Go to Work on an …”?

8. Who was the American Vice-President in 1957?

9. Name the two stock exchanges that merged to form the Pacific Coast Stock Exchange.

10. Who were the 1957 NBA Champions?

The Answers:

57 Trivia Answers for 1957 History

1. Who was the President of the United States in 1957?
Dwight D. Eisenhower (January 20, 1953 – January 20, 1961)

2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1957?
All Shook Up – Elvis Presley

3. To the nearest quarter, what was the average movie theater ticket price in 1957?
50 cents

4. Published in 1957, this Dr. Seuss book used 236 different words. Name that book.
The Cat in the Hat

5. This Rodgers and Hammerstein musical production was the only one they wrote specifically for television, starring Julie Andrews. Name that musical.
Cinderella

6. What was the highest-grossing film of 1957?
The Bridge on the River Kwai

7. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1957?
19 cents

8. How much did a Gallon of Milk cost in 1957?
$1.00

9. In September of 1957, the Ford Motor Company introduced what unpopular car model?
The Edsel

10. How many people lived in the United States in 1957?
The population was an estimated 171,984,130 people.

11. How many people lived in the World in 1957?
The estimated world population in 1957 was 2,863,042,795 people.

12. Her performance in this 1957 American mystery drama film earned Joanne Woodward her Best Actress Academy Award.
The Three Faces of Eve

13. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1957?
In 1957, The Montreal Canadiens won over the Boston Bruins (4 games to 1)

14. In 1957, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?
Men – 66.4 years, Women – 72.7 years.

15. Popular until the late 1970s, this airliner is often credited with starting the “jet age.”
The Boeing 707

16. What was the first artificial Earth satellite?
Sputnik I, launched by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957

17. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1957?
By Love Possessed by James Gould Cozzens

18. This 1957 Broadway show became a hit movie in 1962, with the same leading actor in both. Name that musical.
The Music Man

19. Who was the star of The Music Man on Broadway and on Film?
Robert Preston

20. What country was the third to explode a nuclear weapon?
The United Kingdom

21. Name the United States Senator who set the record for the longest filibuster with his 24-hour, 18-minute speech against a civil rights bill.
South Carolina’s Strom Thurmond

22. This shipping product can be both useful and fun.
Bubble Wrap

23. Ayn Rand’s final and longest novel was published in the United States. Name it.
Atlas Shrugged

24. Walter O’Malley agreed to move what famous organization from Brooklyn, New York, to Los Angeles, California?
The Brooklin Dodgers

25. What was the name of the Park that the Dodgers called home in Brooklyn?
Ebbets Field

26. Who described Elvis Presley as “This is a real decent, fine boy… You’re thoroughly all right.”
Ed Sullivan

27. Calypso was the first LP (long-playing) record album to sell over one million copies. Name the artist who released it.
Harry Belafonte

28. What Philadelphia Phillies player struck a fan TWICE with foul balls in the same game?
Richie Ashburn hit a fan, Alice Roth, with a foul ball, breaking her nose. He hit her again with another foul ball as she was being taken out on a stretcher. They later became friends.

29. This Philadelphia-based teen music show became part of the ABC Network in 1957. Name that show.
American Bandstand

30. Who was the host of American Bandstand?
Dick Clark

31. This short story, written by George Langelaan, was published in the June 1957 issue of Playboy magazine. It was adapted into a major sci-fi/horror film twice; in 1958 and 1986. Name that short story.
The Fly

32. Harry Truman refused to ride one particular ride while visiting Disneyland in 1957. What ride was it, and why?
The Dumbo the Elephant ride, because the elephant is the symbol of the Republican Party.

33. What brand of cigarettes used asbestos filters from 1952-1956, replacing asbestos with acetate?
Kent cigarettes. They erroneously called asbestos filters “the greatest health protection in cigarette history.”

34. Who won the 1957 World Series?
In 1957, The Milwaukee Braves won, beating the New York Yankees (4 games to 3)

35. The 1980 satirical disaster comedy Airplane! was largely based on the 1957 drama?
Zero Hour!

36. Introduced in 1957, the “Hamilton 500” was what new fashion accessory?
The Hamilton Electric 500 was the first electric (battery-operated) watch.

37. Lawrence Harvey Zeiger got his first media job on a Miami radio station. He also changed his name, eventually becoming a well-known radio and TV personality. What name is he better known as?
Larry King

38. This 1957 film featured Elvis Presley in his first leading man role.
Loving You

39. Name the politician who announced his “Great Leap Forward” in 1957.
Chairman Mao of China

40. Although the term is often used generically to describe all flying discs, this name is a registered trademark of the Wham-O toy company. What term (or word)?
Frisbee

41. This book, later a film, is a best-selling collection of humorous essays by Jean Kerr about suburban living and raising four boys.
Please Don’t Eat The Daisies

42. Who was the Time Magazine Man of the Year in 1957?
Nikita Khrushchev

43. Created by Don Featherstone, these tacky lawn ornaments first appeared in 1957.
Pink Flamingos

44. Who set an airspeed record by traveling from California to New York in a jet in 3 hours, 23 minutes, and 8.4 seconds?
Major John Glenn, Jr.

45. How much did a dozen eggs cost in 1957?
57 cents

46. What company used the slogan “It’s such a comfort to take the bus and leave the driving to us”?
Greyhound bus lines

47. Created in the 1950s, “hook-and-loop fasteners’ are better known as what?
Velcro

48. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1956/1957 season?
I Love Lucy (CBS)

49. Can you name either of the two car models that Toyota introduced to the US in 1957?
Toyota Crown and the Toyota Land Cruiser.

50. On October 21, 1957, Army Capt. Harry Cramer of the 1st Special Forces Group was the unfortunate casualty of what?
He was the first combat fatality in Vietnam.

51. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1957: Andrew Cuomo, Dolph Lundgren, Senator Lindsey Graham, or Fran Dresher?
Lindsey Graham (born July 9, 1955)

52. President Dwight D. Eisenhower apologized to the finance minister of Ghana, Komla Agbeli Gbedemah, after an incident in Dover, Delaware. What incident?
He was refused service in a Howard Johnson’s restaurant in Dover, Delaware.

53. In Brazil, 26 swarms of these insects escaped quarantine in 1957. We still worry about them today. What are they?
African bees (aka Killer Bees)

54. Based on Romeo and Juliette, Leonard Bernstein’s musical opened in 1957.
West Side Story

55. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1957?
$0.31 per gallon

56. Name the teenage pair who later went to worldwide superstar status, who met at a summertime garden party at St. Peter’s Church, Woolton, Liverpool, England.
John Lennon and Paul McCartney

57. What automobile safety device was invented by Nils Bohlin, a Volvo employee.
The Three-Point Seatbelt

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. Who were the 1957 NFL Champions?
Detroit Lions

2. Before forming the European Union, what was the name of Europe’s financial organization?
European Economic Community (EEC)

3. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1957?
Iron Liege

4. Standard & Poor’s first published what stock index for the first time on March 4, 1957?
The S&P 500 Index

5. On February 25, 1957, the body of an unknown boy, 4 to 6 years old, was discovered along a sidewalk near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His story has not been solved. What did the press call him?
The Boy in the Box

6. Who was the Pope in 1957?
Pope Pius XII, March 2, 1939 – October 9, 1958

7. What company used the slogan: “Go to Work on an …”?
Egg Marketing Board

8. Who was the American Vice-President in 1957?
Richard Nixon (January 20, 1953 – January 20, 1961)

9. Name the two stock exchanges that merged to form the Pacific Coast Stock Exchange.
The San Francisco and Los Angeles stock exchanges.

10. Who were the 1957 NBA Champions?
For the 1956-57 Season, Champion Boston Celtics won 4 games to 3 over the St. Louis Hawks

Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1958?

58 Trivia Questions for 1958 History

(answers)

1. Name the first #1 hit on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart.

2. How many people lived in the United States in 1958?

3. How many people lived in the World in 1958?

4. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1958?

5. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1958?

6. Who was the President of the United States in 1958?

7. What company used the slogan: “Look, Ma, no cavities!”?

8. Name the Soviet leader who became the Premier of the Soviet Union in March 1958.

9. what was the average movie theater ticket price in 1958 to the nearest quarter?

10. This popular symbol was designed and created by Gerald Holtom and commissioned by the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. Name it.

11. What was the highest-grossing film of 1958?

12. Dan and Frank Carney opened their pizza restaurant in Wichita, Kansas. Name that pizza place.

13. Who received the first Gold record from the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America)?

14. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1958?

15. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1958?

16. How much did a Gallon of Milk cost in 1958?

17. How much did a Round Steak (one pound) cost in 1958?

18. Although the idea had been around for centuries, Arthur K. “Spud” Melin and Richard Knerr made them out of plastic. It was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 1999. Name that toy.

19. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1958? Jane Lynch, Megan Mullally, Jamie Lee Curtis, or Tanya Tucker?

20. In 1958, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?

21. This book, published in the US and banned in the USSR, won author Boris Pasternak the Nobel Prize.

22. In 1958, the price of a US Postage stamp increased for the first time in 26 years. What was the cost of a First-Class Stamp effective August 1958?

23. Which company did not start processing credit cards in 1958: American Express, Diner’s Club, or Visa?

24. What was the name of the first dry cat food sold nationwide?

25. Who was the American Vice-President in 1958?

26. Harry Winston, Inc. donated what 45.52-carat famous jewel to the Smithsonian Institution?

27. This 1958 musical-romance film, called the last of the great MGM musicals, was a critical and box office success. Name that film.

28. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1958?

29. Who was the Time Magazine Man of the Year in 1958?

30. What company introduced the first diet cola?

31. In 1958, an adhesive product called “Eastman #910” went on sale. What do we call this sticky product today?

32. Kellogg’s Cornflakes’ mascot is a rooster. What is his name?

33. The tallest tsunami, 1720 feet high, struck on July 9, 1958. Where did it crash?

34. Phil Spector wrote and recorded his first song in 1958, and it spent three weeks at number one. What was the name of that song?

35. This type of advertising has been banned in the UK, America, and Australia since 1958. What type of advertising?

36. This symbol was designed in 1958 by Robert Heft as a junior high history project; he got a B- for it. Later, it was one of the most displayed objects of all time. What did he design?

37. What improvement made the Crayola ’64’ crayons more fun for kids?

38. This East Coast disc jockey invented the term “Rock and Roll” but got in trouble over “payola,” taking money to play new records. Name that DJ.

39. How much did a dozen eggs cost in 1958?

40. This peanut butter has been among the most popular since it hit store shelves in 1958. How quickly can you name that peanut butter brand?

41. Launched in 1958, what is the oldest man-made satellite still orbiting the Earth?

42. First produced in 1949, the modern design was patented in 1958. This toy is associated with theme parks, movies, and traveling displays. Name this very popular toy.

43. What was the name of the first vessel to cross the North Pole underwater?

44. This word was created in 1958 by Spacecraft and Aeroplanes to consider conquering Earth’s atmosphere and outer space as a single entity. What word?

45. This character, introduced in 1958, was played by character actor House Peters Jr. in the earliest commercials. Today, he is animated and still sells his Procter & Gamble product. Name him.

46. A major film company founded this major music label on March 19, 1958.

47. Who won the 1958 World Series?

48. This 1958 creation helps hold items together, primarily electrical cables or wires.

49. Californians Bill and Mark Richards are credited with inventing what mode of transportation in 1958?

50. This American anti-communist, anti-big government group was founded by Robert W. Welch Jr in Indiana.

51. Who was the Pope in 1958?

52. Now known as LG Electronics, this company was founded in South Korea with another name. What was LG called before renaming itself in 1995?

53. Broadcast on NBC and winning nine Emmy awards, it was the first major television show to be recorded on color videotape. It starred one of the most famous and influential dancers on film. Who was the star of this television special?

54. Jack Kilby invented what electronic device while working at Texas Instruments?

55. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1957/1958 season?

56. Before they were The Beatles, that group had another name. What was that other name?

57. This satellite was the first successfully launched by the United States and part of the US participation in the International Geophysical Year.

58. Created by cartoonist Johnny Hart, this daily comic strip features cavemen. Name that long-running comic.

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was created in 1958. What federal agency did NASA replace?

2. Who were the 1958 NBA Champions?

3. When US President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Federal Aviation Act, what governmental agency did he form?

4. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1958?

5. Where was the first Major League Baseball regular-season game ever played in California?

6. What team won the FIFA World Cup in 1958?

7. Pope Pius XII declared someone the patron saint of television. Name that saint.

8. Mad Magazine has a drawn mascot named Alfred E. Newman. Cracked Magazine, a Mad rival, also had a mascot. Can you name him?

9. Who were the 1958 NFL Champions?

10. Who won the United States Chess Championship at age 14, the youngest player ever?

The Answers:

58 Trivia Answers for 1958 History

1. Name the first #1 hit on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart.
Poor Little Fool by Ricky Nelson

2. How many people lived in the United States in 1958?
The population was an estimated 174,881,904 people.

3. How many people lived in the World in 1958?
The estimated world population in 1958 was 2,916,030,167 people.

4. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1958?
In 1958, The Montreal Canadiens won over the Boston Bruins (4 games to 2)

5. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1958?
At The Hop by Danny and The Juniors

6. Who was the President of the United States in 1958?
Dwight D. Eisenhower (January 20, 1953 – January 20, 1961)

7. What company used the slogan: “Look, Ma, no cavities!”?
Crest toothpaste

8. Name the Soviet leader who became the Premier of the Soviet Union in March 1958.
Nikita Khrushchev

9. what was the average movie theater ticket price in 1958 to the nearest quarter?
75 cents

10. This popular symbol was designed and created by Gerald Holtom and commissioned by the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. Name it.
The Peace Symbol

11. What was the highest-grossing film of 1958?
South Pacific

12. Dan and Frank Carney opened their pizza restaurant in Wichita, Kansas. Name that pizza place.
Pizza Hut

13. Who received the first Gold record from the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America)?
Perry Como for his hit single, Catch A Falling Star

14. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1958?
Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak

15. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1958?
19 cents

16. How much did a Gallon of Milk cost in 1958?
$1.01

17. How much did a Round Steak (one pound) cost in 1958?
$1.04

18. Although the idea had been around for centuries, Arthur K. “Spud” Melin and Richard Knerr made them out of plastic. It was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 1999. Name that toy.
Hula Hoop

19. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1958? Jane Lynch, Megan Mullally, Jamie Lee Curtis, or Tanya Tucker?
Jane Lynch (born July 14, 1960)

20. In 1958, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?
Men – 66.6 years, Women – 72.9 years.

21. This book, published in the US and banned in the USSR, won author Boris Pasternak the Nobel Prize.
Dr. Zhivago

22. In 1958, the price of a US Postage stamp increased for the first time in 26 years. What was the cost of a First-Class Stamp effective August 1958?
4 cents

23. Which company did not start processing credit cards in 1958: American Express, Diner’s Club, or Visa?
The Diner’s Club card launched in 1950

24. What was the name of the first dry cat food sold nationwide?
Friskies (Little Friskies for Cats)

25. Who was the American Vice-President in 1958?
Richard Nixon (January 20, 1953 – January 20, 1961)

26. Harry Winston, Inc. donated what 45.52-carat famous jewel to the Smithsonian Institution?
The Hope Diamond

27. This 1958 musical-romance film, called the last of the great MGM musicals, was a critical and box office success. Name that film.
Gigi

28. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1958?
$0.30 per gallon

29. Who was the Time Magazine Man of the Year in 1958?
Charles de Gaulle

30. What company introduced the first diet cola?
Royal Crown introduced “Diet Rite”

31. In 1958, an adhesive product called “Eastman #910” went on sale. What do we call this sticky product today?
Super Glue

32. Kellogg’s Cornflakes’ mascot is a rooster. What is his name?
Cornelius “Corny” Rooster

33. The tallest tsunami, 1720 feet high, struck on July 9, 1958. Where did it crash?
Alaska (Lituya Bay)

34. Phil Spector wrote and recorded his first song in 1958, and it spent 3 weeks at number one. What was the name of that song?
To Know Him Is to Love Him by The Teddy Bears

35. This type of advertising has been banned in the UK, America, and Australia since 1958. What type of advertising?
Subliminal advertising

36. This symbol was designed in 1958 by Robert Heft as a junior high history project; he got a B- for it. Later, it was one of the most displayed objects of all time. What did he design?
The 50-star American Flag.

37. What improvement made the Crayola ’64’ crayons more fun for kids?
It included a built-in sharpener on the back.

38. This East Coast disc jockey invented the term “Rock and Roll” but got in trouble over “payola,” taking money to play new records. Name that DJ.
Alan Freed

39. How much did a dozen eggs cost in 1958?
60 cents

40. This peanut butter has been among the most popular since it hit store shelves in 1958. How quickly can you name that peanut butter brand?
Jif

41. Launched in 1958, what is the oldest man-made satellite still orbiting the Earth?
Vanguard 1

42. First produced in 1949, the modern design was patented in 1958. This toy is associated with theme parks, movies, and traveling displays. Name this very popular toy.
Lego

43. What was the name of the first vessel to cross the North Pole underwater?
USS Nautilus

44. This word was created in 1958 by Spacecraft and Aeroplanes to consider conquering Earth’s atmosphere and outer space as a single entity. What word?
Aerospace

45. This character, introduced in 1958, was played by character actor House Peters Jr. in the earliest commercials. Today he is animated and still sells his Procter & Gamble product. Name him.
Mr. Clean

46. A major film company founded this major music label on March 19, 1958.
Warner Records. Tab Hunter’s Jealous Heart, which only made #62 on the charts, was the only chart record Warner Brothers had during its first year.

47. Who won the 1958 World Series?
In 1958, The New York Yankees won, beating the Milwaukee Braves (4 games to 3)

48. This 1958 creation helps hold items together, primarily electrical cables or wires.
A cable tie (or hose tie, zip tie, or Ty-Rap)

49. Californians Bill and Mark Richards are credited with inventing what mode of transportation in 1958?
Skateboards

50. This American anti-communist, anti-big government group was founded by Robert W. Welch Jr in Indiana.
John Birch Society

51. Who was the Pope in 1958?
Pope Pius XII, from March 2, 1939 – October 9, 1958, and Pope John XXIII, October 28, 1958 – June 3, 1963

52. Now known as LG Electronics, this company was founded in South Korea with another name. What was LG called before renaming itself in 1995?
GoldStar

53. Broadcast on NBC and winning nine Emmy awards, it was the first major television show to be recorded on color videotape. It starred one of the most famous and influential dancers on film. Who was the star of this television special?
Fred Astaire (on An Evening with Fred Astaire)

54. Jack Kilby invented what electronic device while working at Texas Instruments?
The first integrated circuit

55. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1957/1958 season?
Gunsmoke (CBS)

56. Before they were The Beatles, that group had another name. What was that other name?
The Quarrymen

57. This satellite was the first successfully launched by the United States and part of the US participation in the International Geophysical Year.
Explorer I

58. Created by cartoonist Johnny Hart, this daily comic strip features cavemen. Name that long-running comic.
B.C.

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was created in 1958. What federal agency did NASA replace?
National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA, formed in 1915)

2. Who were the 1958 NBA Champions?
For the 1957-58 Season, Champion St. Louis Hawks won 4 games to 2 over the Boston Celtics

3. When US President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Federal Aviation Act, what governmental agency did he form?
Federal Aviation Agency (FAA, aka Federal Aviation Administration).

4. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1958?
Tim Tam

5. Where was the first Major League Baseball regular-season game ever played in California?
On April 15, The San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8–0 at San Francisco’s Seals Stadium

6. What team won the FIFA World Cup in 1958?
Brazil

7. Pope Pius XII declared someone the patron saint of television. Name that saint.
Saint Clare (of Assisi)

8. Mad Magazine has a drawn mascot named Alfred E. Newman. Cracked Magazine, a Mad rival, also had a mascot. Can you name him?
Sylvester P. Smythe

9. Who were the 1958 NFL Champions?
Baltimore Colts

10. Who won the United States Chess Championship at age 14, the youngest player ever?
Bobby Fischer