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 1924?

24 Trivia Questions for 1924 History

(answers)

1. They call it “The World’s Largest Parade” – What is it?

2. In 1924, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?

3. Los Angeles resident Lionel C. Sternberger invented what hot sandwich?

4. What professional sports team debuted in Boston?

5. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1924?

6. Who proved that Andromeda was a Galaxy, and NOT a Nebula?

7. What 1924 invention obtains information about the electrical function of the heart?

8. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1924?

9. What was the average household income in 1924?

10. Who won the 1924 World Series?

11. What was the highest-grossing movie of 1924?

12. How much did an average Ford Model T cost in 1924?

13. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1924?

14. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1924?

15. What first-time aviation feat did Lowell H. Smith, Leslie P. Arnold, Erik H. Nelson, and John Harding Jr. complete in 1924?

16. How much did a dozen eggs cost in 1924?

17. How many people lived in the United States in 1924?

18. Who was the President of the United States in 1924?

19. Now represented by Leo the Lion, what motion picture company was founded in 1924?

20. What is MGM’s official motto?

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1924? Jimmy Carter, Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, or Marlon Brando?

2. What was Chicago’s first air-conditioned office building?

3. Who was the American Vice-President in 1924?

4. The Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company (CTR), in New York, changed their name to what in 1924?

5. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1924?

6. What movie company was founded by Harry and Jack Cohn, along with Joe Brandt?

7. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1924?

8. Held in Chamonix France, how many medals did the US win in the 1924 Winter Olympics?

9. Held in Paris, France, how many medals did the US win in the 1924 Summer Olympics?

10. Who was the Pope in 1924?

The Answers:

24 Trivia Answers for 1924 History

1. They call it “The World’s Largest Parade” – What is it?
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

2. In 1924, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?
Men – 58.1 years, Women – 61.5 years.

3. Los Angeles resident Lionel C. Sternberger invented what hot sandwich?
The Cheeseburger

4. What professional sports team debuted in Boston?
The Boston Bruins

5. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1924?
9 cents

6. Who proved that Andromeda was a Galaxy, and NOT a Nebula?
Edwin Hubble

7. What 1924 invention obtains information about the electrical function of the heart?
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)

8. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1924?
(tie) California, Here I Come! – Al Jolson OR It Ain’t Gonna Rain No Mo’ by Wendell Hall

9. What was the average household income in 1924?
$3,481.26

10. Who won the 1924 World Series?
In 1924, The Washington Senators won, beating the New York Giants (4 games to 3)

11. What was the highest-grossing movie of 1924?
The Sea Hawk

12. How much did an average Ford Model T cost in 1924?
$265

13. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1924?
$0.21 per gallon

14. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1924?
In 1924, The Montreal Canadiens won over the Calgary Tigers (2 games to none)

15. What first-time aviation feat did Lowell H. Smith, Leslie P. Arnold, Erik H. Nelson and John Harding Jr. complete in 1924?
The first aerial circumnavigation of the world. (All served in the United States Army Air Service)

16. How much did a dozen eggs cost in 1924?
51 cents

17. How many people lived in the United States in 1924?
The population was an estimated 114,109,000 people.

18. Who was President of the United States in 1924?
Calvin Coolidge (August 2, 1923 – March 4, 1929)

19. Now represented by Leo the Lion, what motion picture company was founded in 1924?
MGM (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios)

20. What is MGM’s official motto?
“Ars Gratia Artis” (Art for art’s sake)

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1924? Jimmy Carter, Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, or Marlon Brando?
Frank Sinatra was born in 1915.

2. What was Chicago’s first air-conditioned office building?
The Wrigley Building

3. Who was the American Vice-President in 1924?
The office of vice president was vacant from August 2, 1923 – March 4, 1925

4. The Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company (CTR), in New York, changed their name to what in 1924?
International Business Machines (IBM)

5. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1924?
So Big by Edna Ferber

6. What movie company was founded by Harry and Jack Cohn, along with Joe Brandt?
Columbia Pictures

7. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1924?
Black Gold

8. Held in Chamonix France, how many medals did the US win in the 1924 Winter Olympics?
4.
1 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze.

9. Held in Paris, France, how many medals did the US win in the 1924 Summer Olympics?
99.
45 Gold, 27 Silver, 27 Bronze.

10. Who was the Pope in 1924?
Pope Pius XI, February 6, 1922 – February 10, 1939

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 1964?

64 Trivia Questions for 1964 History

(answers)

1. What was the highest-grossing film of 1964?

2. On December 19, 2018, a sequel to Mary Poppins was released. What was it called, OR who played Mary Poppins in the sequel?

3. In 1964, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?

4. What was The Beatles’ first number-one Billboard US hit?

5. Name the number one Billboard hit with the shortest running time of the 1960s.

6. To the nearest quarter, what was the average movie theater ticket price in 1964?

7. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1964?

8. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1964?

9. How much was a Dozen Eggs in 1964?

10. How much was a Pound of Butter in 1964?

11. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1964: Nicolas Cage, Michelle Obama, Sarah Palin, or Brad Pitt?

12. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1964?

13. How many people lived in the United States in 1964?

14. How many people lived in the World in 1964?

15. Before becoming a television show in 1964, where did the Addam’s Family first appear?

16. What did the United States Surgeon General Luther Terry announce on January 11, 1964?

17. Name the first Pope to travel outside of Italy since Pius VII 1809. He was also the first to fly in an airplane.

18. Who was the President of the United States in 1964?

19. Project Gemini was NASA’s second human spaceflight program. What was the name of the program it replaced?

20. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1964?

21. Who did an estimated 73 million people watch on The Ed Sullivan Show?

22. This Hollywood couple married (for the first time) in Montreal, Canada. Between them, there were 13 marriages. Name the pair.

23. What company used the slogan: “Please Don’t Squeeze the …”?

24. Dr. Robert Moog invented what sound-making device in 1964?

25. Who was the American Vice-President in 1964?

26. Name the popular hot snack created at the Anchor Bar in New York…

27. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1964?

28. Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots was introduced in 1964. What were their names?

29. This device, used for storing and playing music, was popular from 1964 through the mid-1970s…

30. In the 1964 film starring Peter Sellers, what was “The Pink Panther”?

31. In the 1964 US Presidential race, President Johnson ran a very controversial television advertisement that aired only once against Barry Goldwater on September 7, 1964. What was the commercial?

32. Name the government organization charged with investigating the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

33. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York is very busy. What was it called before 1964?

34. On April 4, 1964, The Beatles held the first 5 spots on Billboard’s Top 100. Get one point for each that you can name…

35. Godzilla battled two new, flying giant monsters (kaiju) in 1964. Name one of them.

36. This man pitched a perfect game for the Philadelphia Phillies, the first in the National League since 1880. Name that pitcher.

37. Can you name the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize?

38. This nightclub in West Hollywood, California, located at 8901 Sunset Boulevard on the Sunset Strip, helped launch the careers of The Doors, Van Halen, , Johnny Rivers, AC/DC and many others.

39. In continuous since 1964, this car is the longest-produced Ford car nameplate. Name that car.

40. Who was the Time Magazine Man of the Year in 1964?

41. Producer Irwin Allen is noted for having several science-fiction television shows, including Lost in Space, The Time Tunnel, and Land of the Giants. What was his first sci-fi tv show

42. What happened to the iconic Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, Denmark, in April 1964?

43. What was the name of The Beach Boys’ first number-one hit on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart?

44. Who won the 1964 World Series?

45. On the TV show, did they ever explain why Mister Ed, the talking horse, could talk?

46. The Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-tung was a book better known as what

47. Name the fifth country to make a nuclear weapon.

48. What character was often mentioned but never seen until the fourth season of The Dick Van Dyke Show?

49. What company used the slogan: “Put a Tiger in Your Tank”?

50. Who was the first African-American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in Lilies of the Field?

51. Who became Boxing’s Heavyweight Champion of the World on February 25, 1964?

52. Who does the “Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations” represent?

53. This bottlenose dolphin was the star of what television show?

54. Who was NOT an adult Jonny Quest’s team member: Dr. Benton Quest, Major Matt Murdoch, or Roger “Race” Bannon?

55. Voiced by character actor Wally Cox, name this crime-fighting cartoon dog.

56. What company used the slogan: “Let Your Fingers Do the Walking”?

57. This 1964 film is often credited as the inspiration for The Monkee’s TV television show.

58. Based on the 1957 novel by Ian Fleming, what was the title of the second James Bond film?

59. What was the Top Rated TV Show in the 1963/1964 season?

60. The Man from U.N.C.L.E. was a TV spy show. What did the letters U-N-C-L-E stand for?

61. This mascot’s name was Mr. ZIP, informally “Zippy,” he was introduced in 1964. Although his product came out in 1963, what did he represent?

62. This 1964 James Bond film was based on a book by Ian Fleming of the same name. Name that Spy film.

63. When it debuted in 1964, who was the first host for Jeopardy!?

64. Name the 1964 film based on George Bernard Shaw’s 1913 stage play Pygmalion.

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. Name the primary characters in My Fair Lady.

2. Who were the 1964 NBA Champions?

3. Mary Poppins was originally a book series written by who?

4. Who were the 1964 NFL Champions?

5. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1964?

6. The 1964 Winter Olympics were held in Innsbruck, Austria. How many medals did the US win?

7. Held in Tokyo, Japan, how many medals did the US win in the 1964 Summer Olympics?

8. Who was the Pope in 1964?

9. What was the name of Mr. Magoo’s dog?

10. BASIC is a computer programming language first used in 1964. What do the letters B-A-S-I-C stand for?

The Answers:

64 Trivia Answers for 1964 History

1. What was the highest-grossing film of 1964?
Mary Poppins (2nd place: My Fair Lady, 3rd place: Goldfinger )

2. On December 19, 2018, a sequel to Mary Poppins was released. What was it called, OR who played Mary Poppins in the sequel?
Mary Poppins Returns, starring Emily Blunt as Mary Poppins.

3. In 1964, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?
Men – 66.9 years, Women – 73.7 years.

4. What was The Beatles’ first number-one Billboard US hit?
I Want To Hold Your Hand (Please Please Me was the first Beatles single to reach #1 in the UK in 1963)

5. Name the number one Billboard hit with the shortest running time of the 1960s.
Stay by Maurice Willaims and the Zodiacs

6. To the nearest quarter, what was the average movie theater ticket price in 1964?
$1.00

7. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1964?
I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles

8. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1964?
21 cents

9. How much was a Dozen Eggs in 1964?
54 cents

10. How much was a Pound of Butter in 1964?
74 cents

11. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1964: Nicolas Cage, Michelle Obama, Sarah Palin, or Brad Pitt?
Brad Pitt (born December 18, 1963) is the oldest in that group.

12. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1964?
In 1964, The Toronto Maple Leafs won over the Detroit Red Wings (4 games to 3)

13. How many people lived in the United States in 1964?
The population was an estimated 191,888,791 people.

14. How many people lived in the World in 1964?
The estimated world population in 1964 was 3,263,738,832 people.

15. Before becoming a television show in 1964, where did the Addam’s Family first appear?
As a one-panel comic strip in The New Yorker

16. What did the United States Surgeon General Luther Terry announce on January 11, 1964?
That smoking may be hazardous to one’s health. It was the first announcement about the dangers of smoking by the US Government.

17. Name the first Pope to travel outside of Italy since Pius VII 1809. He was also the first to fly in an airplane.
Pope Paul VI

18. Who was the President of the United States in 1964?
Lyndon B. Johnson (November 22, 1963 – January 20, 1969)

19. Project Gemini was NASA’s second human spaceflight program. What was the name of the program it replaced?
Project Mercury

20. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1964?
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John Le Carré

21. Who did an estimated 73 million people watch on The Ed Sullivan Show?
The Beatles

22. This Hollywood couple married (for the first time) in Montreal, Canada. Between them, there were 13 marriages. Name the pair.
Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor (divorced in 1974, remarried in 1975, divorced in 1976)

23. What company used the slogan: “Please Don’t Squeeze the …”?
Charmin

24. Dr. Robert Moog invented what sound-making device in 1964?
The Moog Synthesizer

25. Who was the American Vice-President in 1964?
The office of vice president was vacant from November 22, 1963 – January 20, 1965

26. Name the hot snack created at the Anchor Bar in New York…
Buffalo Wings

27. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1964?
$0.30 per gallon

28. Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots was introduced in 1964. What were their names?
Red Rocker and Blue Bomber

29. This device, used for storing and playing music, was popular from 1964 through the mid-1970s…
The 8Track Cartridge

30. In the 1964 film starring Peter Sellers, what was “The Pink Panther”?
A priceless diamond

31. In the 1964 US Presidential race, President Johnson ran a very controversial television advertisement that aired only once against Barry Goldwater on September 7, 1964. What was the commercial?
“Daisy” featured a little girl picking a daisy’s petals while counting each one. At 9, the camera cut to a nuclear explosion. Although rival Barry Goldwater was never mentioned, the narrator stated that “The stakes are too high for you to stay home.”

32. Name the government organization charged with investigating the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
The Warren Commission (The President’s Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy)

33. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York is very busy. What was it called before 1964?
Idlewild Airport (IDL)

34. On April 4, 1964, The Beatles held the first 5 spots on Billboard’s Top 100. Get one point for each that you can name…
Can’t Buy Me Love (#1), Twist and Shout (#2), She Loves You (#3), I Want to Hold Your Hand (#4) and Please Please Me (#5).

35. Godzilla battled two new, flying giant monsters (kaiju) in 1964. Name one of them.
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster, OR Mothra in Mothra vs. Godzilla.

36. This man pitched a perfect game for the Philadelphia Phillies, the first in the National League since 1880. Name that pitcher.
Jim Bunning

37. Can you name the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968)

38. This nightclub in West Hollywood, California, located at 8901 Sunset Boulevard on the Sunset Strip, helped launch the careers of The Doors, Van Halen, , Johnny Rivers, AC/DC and many others.
Whisky a Go-Go

39. In continuous since 1964, this car is the longest-produced Ford car nameplate. Name that car.
The Ford Mustang

40. Who was the Time Magazine Man of the Year in 1964?
Lyndon B. Johnson

41. Producer Irwin Allen is noted for having several science-fiction television shows, including Lost in Space, The Time Tunnel, and Land of the Giants. What was his first sci-fi tv show?
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

42. What happened to the iconic Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, Denmark, in April 1964?
Political activists cut off her head. It was replaced, but the original was never recovered.

43. What was the name of The Beach Boys’ first number-one hit on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart?
I Get Around

44. Who won the 1964 World Series?
In 1964, The St. Louis Cardinals won, beating the New York Yankees (4 games to 3)

45. On the TV show, did they ever explain why Mister Ed, the talking horse, could talk?
No, they did not.

46. The Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-tung was a book better known as what?
The Little Red Book

47. Name the fifth country to make a nuclear weapon.
China

48. What character was often mentioned but never seen until the fourth season of The Dick Van Dyke Show?
Alan Brady, played by Carl Reiner. Alan Brady was the star of the fictional show The Alan Brady Show.

49. What company used the slogan: “Put a Tiger in Your Tank”?
Esso

50. Who was the first African-American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in Lilies of the Field?
Sidney Poitier

51. Who became Boxing’s Heavyweight Champion of the World on February 25, 1964?
Cassius Clay (aka Muhammad Ali)

52. Who does the “Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations” represent?
The Vatican/Pope

53. This bottlenose dolphin was the star of what television show?
Flipper

54. Who was NOT an adult Jonny Quest’s team member: Dr. Benton Quest, Major Matt Murdoch, or Roger “Race” Bannon?
Major Matt Murdoch

55. Voiced by character actor Wally Cox, name this crime-fighting cartoon dog.
Underdog

56. What company used the slogan: “Let Your Fingers Do the Walking”?
Yellow Pages

57. This 1964 film is often credited as the inspiration for The Monkee’s TV television show.
A Hard Day’s Night

58. Based on the 1957 novel by Ian Fleming, what was the title of the second James Bond film?
From Russia with Love

59. What was the Top Rated TV Show in the 1963/1964 season?
The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS)

60. The Man from U.N.C.L.E. was a TV spy show. What did the letters U-N-C-L-E stand for?
U.N.C.L.E. was an acronym for the United Network Command for Law and Enforcement

61. This mascot’s name was Mr. ZIP, informally “Zippy,” he was introduced in 1964. Although his product came out in 1963, what did he represent?
The US Postal Service’s Zip Codes.

62. This 1964 James Bond film was based on a book by Ian Fleming of the same name. Name that Spy film.
Goldfinger

63. When it debuted in 1964, who was the first host for Jeopardy!?
Art Fleming (Alex Trebek began hosting in 1978)

64. Name the 1964 film based on George Bernard Shaw’s 1913 stage play Pygmalion.
My Fair Lady

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. Name the primary characters in My Fair Lady.
The film stars Audrey Hepburn as Eliza Doolittle and Rex Harrison as Henry Higgins.

2. Who were the 1964 NBA Champions?
For the 1963-64 Season, Champion Boston Celtics won 4 games to 1 over the San Francisco Warriors

3. Mary Poppins was originally a book series written by who?
Pamela Lyndon (P.L.) Travers

4. Who were the 1964 NFL Champions?
Cleveland Browns

5. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1964?
Northern Dancer

6. The 1964 Winter Olympics were held in Innsbruck, Austria. How many medals did the US win?
7
1 Gold, 2 Silver, 4 Bronze.

7. Held in Tokyo, Japan, how many medals did the US win in the 1964 Summer Olympics?
90.
36 Gold, 26 Silver, 28 Bronze.

8. Who was the Pope in 1964?
Pope Paul VI, from June 21, 1963 – August 6, 1978

9. What was the name of Mr. Magoo’s dog?
McBarker

10. BASIC is a computer programming language first used in 1964. What do the letters B-A-S-I-C stand for?
Beginners’ All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code

Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1969?

69 Trivia Questions for 1969 History

(answers)

1. 1969 Catchphrase: Who said, “If it weren’t for you meddling kids!”?

2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1969?

3. Who was the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl III?

4. In 1969, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?

5. What company used the slogan: “It’s the real thing”?

6. Name the television game show host who used the catchphrase “Makin’ whoopee”?

7. This event was billed as “An Aquarian Exposition: 3 Days of Peace & Music”. What is that event better known as?

8. Can you name the artist who performed the last act at Woodstock on Monday, August 18, 1969?

9. How many people lived in the World in 1969?

10. How many people lived in the United States in 1969?

11. To the nearest quarter, what was the average movie theater ticket price in 1969?

12. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1969?

13. How much was a dozen eggs in 1969?

14. How much was a pound of pork chops in 1969?

15. Who was the President of the United States in 1969?

16. Name both actresses (it was a tie) to win the 1969 Academy Award for Best Actress.

17. Lee Marvin’s Marvin’s Wand’rin Star kept The Beatles at number two in the UK with their single Let It Be. What 1969 film introduced the song?

18. Name the Australian media mogul who purchased the largest-selling British Sunday newspaper, The News of the World, in 1969.

19. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1969?

20. True or False: Before 1969, the United States had $500, $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000 in circulation.

21. Rock band Led Zeppelin released two albums in 1969. Name the titles of both albums.

22. This Oscar-winning film was loosely based on the story of Wild West outlaws Robert LeRoy Parker and his partner Harry Longabaugh. Name the film.

23. Hosted by The Rolling Stones, this concert was billed as a “Woodstock West”.

24. This is the only X-rated film (Rated R today) ever to win Best Picture. Name that film.

25. Where did The Beatles give their last public performance?

26. This popular British surreal sketch comedy group ran for 45 episodes between 1969 and 1974 and released a series of popular movies.

27. The United States Air Force studied unidentified flying objects from 1952 until they announced the project’s closing in late 1969. What was the name of that US Government study?

28. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1968/1969 season?

29. The first episode of this daytime television show was possible because of the numbers 2 and 3 and the letters E, S, and W. Name that show.

30. What television game show was NOT produced by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman: Jeopardy, He Said, She Said, or Match Game?

31. On December 17, 1969, who married “Miss Vicky” on The Tonight Show, hosted by Johnny Carson?

32. Who won the SuperBowl in 1969?

33. Who was Super Bowl 3’s Most Valuable Player?

34. On September 2, 1969, Chemical Bank installed WHAT at its branch in Rockville Centre, New York. It was the first of its kind in the United States.

35. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1969?

36. Who won the 1969 World Series?

37. Can you name Major League Baseball’s first team outside the United States?

38. What was the name of The Beatles’ 10th studio Album?
HINT: It was also the name of an animated feature film.

39. This cartoon showcased shorts starring what character from the opening credits of a series of live-action comedy films about a bungling detective Jacques Clouseau. Name the animated character.

40. Who composed The Pink Panther Theme for the live-action films, and often in the cartoons?

41. Which member of The Beatles was rumored to be replaced, possibly by “William Campbell”?

42. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1969?

43. Name the Apollo 11’s lunar module that landed on the Moon’s surface. on July 20, 1969.

44. What future 1970s Sex Symbol was a bachelorette on The Dating Game in 1969?

45. Who replaced retiring United States Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren in 1969?

46. Can you name the first professional soccer football player to score 1,000 goals in a career?

47. Founded in 1701, this Ivy League University started admitting women. Name that institution.

48. Who was the only undefeated world heavyweight boxing champion in history?

49. This famous couple married in Gibraltar and had a honeymoon, “Bed-In for Peace,” in Amsterdam. Name that pair.

50. This “jumbo jet” aircraft was first flown in 1969, and it is still in use today.

51. You get one point for each Scooby-Doo character, for which you can give the first and last names…

52. Can you name photographer Iain Macmillan’s most famous photograph, taken in 1969? It is one of the most iconic album covers of all time.

53. Based on a 1964 Broadway show, this film follows the story of Dolly Levi, a strong-willed matchmaker who travels to Yonkers, New York. Name that comedy-musical.

54. Two songs from Hello, Dolly! were featured in the 2008 Disney-Pixar film, WALL-E. Name one of them.

55. Hello, Dolly! was based on a 1958 American film directed by Joseph Anthony. Can you name that comedy?

56. This novel by Mario Puzo went on to become a major film franchise. Name that book.

57. A member of The 27 Club, name the original Rolling Stones member who drowned in his swimming pool at his home in Sussex, England.

58. In 1969, the Saturday morning cartoon The Wacky Races produced two spin-off shows. Name one of them.

59. Alice Nelson, although unrelated, was the 7th member of this television household in California. Who played the role of this housekeeper on the show?

60. Who was the first female prime minister of Israel?

61. What was the highest-grossing film of 1969?

62. This film helped John Wayne earn his first and only Academy Award as Reuben J. “Rooster” Cogburn. Name it.

63. Name the prime-time variety brother who said, “Mom always liked you best.”?

64. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1969: Dave Grohl, Jamie Foxx, Marilyn Manson, or Jesse L. Martin?

65. Who was the Time Magazine Man and Woman of the Year in 1969?

66. What cartoon mystery show debuted on (CBS) on September 13, 1969?

67. What type of creature was the live-action Saturday morning character H.R. Pufnstuf?

68. What popular syndicated talk show debuted in 1969?

69. Name the Disney film based on the 1961 book Car, Boy, Girl by Gordon Buford.

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. What was the second highest-grossing film 1969, earning over $50 million at the domestic box office?

2. What was the name of Dudley Do-Right’s horse?

3. Name the classic 1969 independent road drama film that featured Karen Black, Toni Basil, and Phil Spector in small roles.

4. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1969?

5. What popular country music/ comedy /variety show debuted on June 15, 1969?

6. Who were the 1969 NBA Champions?

7. Sisters Helen, Betty, and Dot Wiggin of Fremont, New Hampshire, recorded an album named Philosophy of the World, and some people say it was the worst album ever produced. Name the band.

8. Who was the Pope in 1969?

9. Name the television variety show that ended every episode with ” “Good night, Dick!”?

10. Who was the American Vice-President in 1969?

The Answers:

69 Trivia Answers for 1969 History

1. 1969 Catchphrase: Who said, “If it weren’t for you meddling kids!”?
Various villains on Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!

2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1969?
Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In by The 5th Dimension

3. Who was the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl III?
Joe Namath (The New York Jets beat the Baltimore Colts, 16–7)

4. In 1969, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?
Men – 66.8 years, Women – 74.3 years.

5. What company used the slogan: “It’s the real thing”?
Coca-Cola

6. Name the television game show host who used the catchphrase “Makin’ whoopee”?
Bob Eubanks on The Newlywed Game (1966-1974)

7. This event was billed as “An Aquarian Exposition: 3 Days of Peace & Music”. What is that event better known as?
Woodstock music festival

8. Can you name the artist who performed the last act at Woodstock on Monday, August 18, 1969?
Jimi Hendrix

9. How many people lived in the World in 1969?
The estimated world population in 1969 was 3,616,108,749 people.

10. How many people lived in the United States in 1969?
The population was an estimated 202,676,946 people.

11. To the nearest quarter, what was the average movie theater ticket price in 1969?
$1.50

12. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1969?
23 cents

13. How much was a dozen eggs in 1969?
62 cents

14. How much was a pound of pork chops in 1969?
$1.12

15. Who was the President of the United States in 1969?
Lyndon B. Johnson (November 22, 1963 – January 20, 1969) and Richard Nixon (January 20, 1969 – August 9, 1974)

16. Name both actresses (it was a tie) to win the Academy Award for Best Actress.
Barbra Streisand and Katharine Hepburn both received 3030 votes.

17. Lee Marvin’s Marvin’s Wand’rin Star kept The Beatles at number two in the UK with their single Let It Be. What 1969 film introduced the song?
Paint Your Wagon

18. Name the Australian media mogul who purchased the largest-selling British Sunday newspaper, The News of the World, in 1969.
Rupert Murdoch

19. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1969?
In 1969, The Montreal Canadiens won over the St. Louis Blues (4 games to 0)

20. True or False: Before 1969, the United States had $500, $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000 in circulation.
True

21. Rock band Led Zeppelin released two albums in 1969. Name the titles of both albums.
Led Zeppelin and Led Zeppelin II

22. This Oscar-winning film was loosely based on the story of Wild West outlaws Robert LeRoy Parker and his partner Harry Longabaugh. Name the film.
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

23. Hosted by The Rolling Stones, this concert was billed as a “Woodstock West.”Altamont Speedway Free Festival

24. This is the only X-rated film (Rated R today) ever to win Best Picture. Name that film.
Midnight Cowboy

25. Where did The Beatles give their last public performance?
On the roof of Apple Records, London

26. This popular British surreal sketch comedy group ran for 45 episodes between 1969 and 1974 and released a series of popular movies.
Monty Python’s Flying Circus

27. The United States Air Force studied unidentified flying objects from 1952 until they announced the project’s closing in late 1969. What was the name of that US Government study?
Project Blue Book

28. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1968/1969 season?
Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In (NBC)

29. The first episode of this daytime television show was possible because of the numbers 2 and 3 and the letters E, S, and W. Name that show.
Sesame Street

30. What television game show was NOT produced by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman: Jeopardy, He Said, She Said, or Match Game?
Jeopardy! was created by Merv Griffin.

31. On December 17, 1969, who married “Miss Vicky” on The Tonight Show, hosted by Johnny Carson?
Tiny Tim

32. Who won the SuperBowl in 1969?
Super Bowl III | On January 12, 1969 (1968 season), The New York Jets beat the Baltimore Colts (16–7) at Miami Orange Bowl.

33. Who was Super Bowl 3’s Most Valuable Player?
1969 MVP Super Bowl III Joe Namath, New York Jets

34. On September 2, 1969, Chemical Bank installed WHAT at its branch in Rockville Centre, New York. It was the first of its kind in the United States.
The first ATM (called the “Docuteller”)

35. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1969?
Portney’s Complaint by Philip Roth

36. Who won the 1969 World Series?
In 1969, The New York Mets won, beating the Baltimore Orioles (4 games to 1)

37. Can you name Major League Baseball’s first team outside the United States?
The Montreal Expos

38. What was the name of The Beatles’ 10th studio Album?
Yellow Submarine

39. This cartoon showcased shorts starring what character from the opening credits of a series of live-action comedy films about a bungling detective Jacques Clouseau. Name the animated character.
The Pink Panther

40. Who composed The Pink Panther Theme for the live-action films, and often in the cartoons?
Henry Mancini

41. Which member of The Beatles was rumored to be replaced, possibly by “William Campbell”?
Paul McCartney

42. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1969?
$0.35 per gallon

43. Name the Apollo 11’s lunar module that landed on the Moon’s surface. on July 20, 1969.
Eagle

44. What future 1970s Sex Symbol was a bachelorette on The Dating Game in 1969?
Farrah Fawcett

45. Who replaced retiring United States Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren in 1969?
Warren E. Burger (September 17, 1907 – June 25, 1995)

46. Can you name the first professional soccer football player to score 1,000 goals in a career?
Pelé (Edson Arantes do Nascimento)

47. Founded in 1701, this Ivy League University started admitting women. Name that institution.
Yale University

48. Who was the only undefeated world heavyweight boxing champion in history?
Rocky Marciano (September 1, 1923 – August 31, 1969)

49. This famous couple married in Gibraltar and had a honeymoon, “Bed-In for Peace,” in Amsterdam. Name that pair.
John Lennon and Yoko Ono

50. This “jumbo jet” aircraft was first flown in 1969, and it is still in use today.
Boeing 747

51. You get one point for each Scooby-Doo character, for which you can give the first and last names…
Fred Jones, Daphne Blake, Velma Dinkley, and Norville “Shaggy” Rogers.

52. Can you name photographer Iain Macmillan’s most famous photograph, taken in 1969? It is one of the most iconic album covers of all time.
Abbey Road (Beatles’ album cover)

53. Based on a 1964 Broadway show, this film follows the story of Dolly Levi, a strong-willed matchmaker who travels to Yonkers, New York. Name that comedy-musical.
Hello, Dolly!

54. Two songs from Hello, Dolly! were featured in the 2008 Disney-Pixar film, WALL-E. Name one of them.
Put on Your Sunday Clothes and It Only Takes a Moment

55. Hello, Dolly! was based on a 1958 American film directed by Joseph Anthony. Can you name that comedy?
The Matchmaker

56. This novel by Mario Puzo went on to become a major film franchise. Name that book.
The Godfather

57. A member of The 27 Club, name the original Rolling Stones member who drowned in his swimming pool at his home in Sussex, England.
Brian Jones

58. In 1969, the Saturday morning cartoon The Wacky Races produced two spin-off shows. Name one of them.
(The Perils of) Penelope Pitstop and (Dick) Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines.

59. Alice Nelson, although unrelated, was the 7th member of this television household in California. Who played the role of this housekeeper on the show?
Ann B. Davis, on The Brady Bunch

60. Who was the first female prime minister of Israel?
Golda Meir (May 3, 1898 – December 8, 1978)

61. What was the highest-grossing film of 1969?
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

62. This film helped John Wayne earn his first and only Academy Award as Reuben J. “Rooster” Cogburn. Name it.
True Grit (Wayne reprised his role for the 1975 sequel Rooster Cogburn.)

63. Name the prime-time variety brother who said, “Mom always liked you best.”?
Tommy Smothers on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967-1969)

64. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1969: Dave Grohl, Jamie Foxx, Marilyn Manson, or Jesse L. Martin?
Jamie Foxx (born December 13, 1967)

65. Who was the Time Magazine Man and Woman of the Year in 1969?
“Middle Americans” (The Silent Majority)

66. What cartoon mystery show debuted on (CBS) on September 13, 1969?
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?

67. What type of creature was the live-action Saturday morning character H.R. Pufnstuf?
A Dragon

68. What popular syndicated talk show debuted in 1969?
The Phil Donahue Show

69. Name the Disney film based on the 1961 book Car, Boy, Girl by Gordon Buford.
The Love Bug

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. What was the second highest-grossing film 1969, earning over $50 million at the domestic box office?
The Love Bug

2. What was the name of Dudley Do-Right’s horse?
Horse

3. Name the classic 1969 independent road drama film that featured Karen Black, Toni Basil, and Phil Spector in small roles.
Easy Rider

4. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1969?
Majestic Prince

5. What popular country music/ comedy /variety show debuted on June 15, 1969?
Hee Haw

6. Who were the 1969 NBA Champions?
For the 1968-69 Season, Champion Boston Celtics won 4 games to 3 over the Los Angeles Lakers

7. Sisters Helen, Betty, and Dot Wiggin of Fremont, New Hampshire, recorded an album named Philosophy of the World, and some people say it was the worst album ever produced. Name the band.
The Shaggs

8. Who was the Pope in 1969?
Pope Paul VI, from June 21, 1963 – August 6, 1978

9. Name the television variety show that ended every episode with ” “Good night, Dick!”?
Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In

10. Who was the American Vice-President in 1969?
Hubert Humphrey (January 20, 1965 – January 20, 1969) and Spiro Agnew (January 20, 1969 – October 10, 1973)

Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1967?

67 Trivia Questions for 1967 History

(answers)

1. Can you name the first Billboard Number One hit by The Doors?

2. . According to the United States Census Bureau, what monumental event occurred in November 1967?

3. How many people lived in the World in 1967?

4. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1967?

5. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1967?

6. Who was the President of the United States in 1967?

7. Ratified in 1967, what amendment to the United States Constitution deals with issues related to presidential succession and disability?

8. This nationwide informal event was centered in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury neighborhood. It was a defining “Hippy Era.”

9. To the nearest quarter, what was the average movie theater ticket price in 1967?

10. Can you name the best-selling album in 1967?

11. What was the highest-grossing film of 1967?

12. Paul McCartney said twice that “if anyone were the fifth Beatle,” it was this guy. Who?

13. The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour debuted on CBS from 1967 through April 1969. Can you name the brothers?

14. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1967?

15. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1967?

16. How much did a Gallon of Milk cost in 1967?

17. How much was a pound of bacon in 1967?

18. Bonnie and Clyde was a 1967 American crime film starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway as the title characters. What were Bonnie and Clyde’s last names?

19. The Beatles released the Strawberry Fields Forever on a 45 rpm record as a “double A-sided” single in the United States. What was the other song on the record?

20. In 1967, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?

21. In 1967, this Pontiac brand automobile was produced to compete with the Ford Mustang and Mercury Cougar. Name that car.

22. The Graduate, Mr. Maguire, said, “I want to say one word to you. Just one word” to Benjamin Braddock. What was that word?

23. Although generally not considered part of the James Bond film franchise, Casino Royale was released in 1967. Who played James Bond in the film?

24. Voiced by Mel Blanc, this character was the mascot for Fritos Corn Chips until 1971.

25. On April 19, 1967, Kathy Switzer became the first woman to register and run in what annual event?

26. ‘Ol’ Lonely’ represents what company and household product. At least five actors played the role.

27. This ABC television program starred Sally Field as a woman training to be in a Roman Catholic religious order in Puerto Rico who discovered that she had an unusual power when she wore her Cornette (habit). Name that show.

28. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1967?

29. This syndicated program has been called the first daytime talk show. Name that show.

30. Which celebrity did not appear to Batman and Robin through a window while climbing a wall: Jerry Lewis, Edward G. Robinson, Orson Wells, or Santa Claus?

31. Introduced in 1967, this snack contains about 42% potato. Their slogan is “Once you pop, the fun don’t stop”. Name that snack.

32. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1966/1967 season?

33. The Beatles released two of their most colorful albums in 1967. Name them.

34. Can you name the drama about social issues starring Sidney Poitier as Mr. Mark Thackeray?

35. Name the world-famous monument that was relocated to Lake Havasu City, Arizona, in 1967 and completed its new home in 1971.

36. This film was inspired by a real-life WWII unit of behind-the-scenes demolition specialists, the Filthy Thirteen, from the 101st Airborne Division.

37. Counter-culture icons Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin, among others, founded the Youth International Party in 1967. What did members of the group call themselves?

38. This 1990s TV and film star was officially Canada’s “Centennial Baby”, having been the first baby born on July 1, 1967, on Canada’s 100th Anniversary as a country.

39. How much did a dozen eggs cost in 1967?

40. What TV Batman star appeared as a bachelorette on The Dating Game in 1967?

41. American astronauts Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee are killed when a fire broke in while testing what NASA space program?

42. According to the song Ode to Billie Joe by Bobbie Gentry, on the third of June, a sleepy, dusty delta day, what did Billy Joe MacAllister do?

43. Who won the 1967 World Series?

44. The Who and Jimi Hendrix appeared at this 3-day California music event. Name the event.

45. Can you name the last film where Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn appeared together?

46. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1967: R. Kelly, J. K. Rowling, Kurt Cobain, or Vanilla Ice?

47. Name the American fast-food chain that became an international entity after opening its first restaurant in Canada.

48. Who won the SuperBowl in 1967?

49. Who was Super Bowl 1’s Most Valuable Player?

50. Respect reached number one on the Billboard Charts and is considered Aretha Franklin’s biggest solo hit. Who first released (and wrote) the song in 1965?

51. Although he was introduced as Snoopy’s friend in 1967, this yellow character didn’t get a name until 1970. Who is Snoopy’s little friend?

52. This anime cartoon was originally called Mach GoGoGo (pronounced ‘Mahha GoGoGo’). What was it called when it came to America?

53. Name the team that joined the NFL in 1967 as its sixteenth franchise.

54. Who was the Time Magazine Man of the Year in 1967?

55. Can you name the interstellar government in which the primary characters in Star Trek lived?

56. The first demonstration of “slow-motion instant replay” on television was shown on what sports show during the “World Series of Skiing” at Vail, Colorado?

57. Held in Quebec, Canada, from April 27 to October 29, 1967. It is considered the most successful World’s Fair of the 20th century. What was it called?

58. With 78 million viewers, this was the most-watched scripted television show until Dallas in 1980. Name that program.

59. What company used the slogan: “Melts in Your Mouth, Not in Your Hands”?

60. Can you name the first African American justice of the United States Supreme Court?

61. This attraction opened at Disneyland, California, and was one of the last rides that Walt Disney personally created. It was also a successful Disney big-screen franchise. Name it.

62. Rudyard Kipling wrote an 1894 book that became Walt Disney’s 19th animated feature film. Name it.

63. Although this 1967 cartoon character only had 17 episodes, he was later the star of a live-action 1997 film starring Brendan Fraser. Name that character.

64. Influential rock band released their first album in 1967, The Velvet Underground & Nico, featuring a banana created by a well-known artist. Name the artist.

65. In Batman’s second season on ABC, who replaced Frank Gorshin as the Riddler?

66. What condiment company used the slogan: “Beanz Meanz …”?

67. Can you name the fifth theatrical James Bond film?

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. The You Only Live Twice screenplay was written by a gentleman better known for fantasy and children’s stories. Name him.

2. Who was the American Vice-President in 1967?

3. The Monkees’ third album was the first to be controlled and primarily performed by the band members. Name the album.

4. Who were the 1967 NBA Champions?

5. Name the hospital where John F. Kennedy, Jack Ruby, and Lee Harvey Oswald were all pronounced dead.

6. On October 3, 1967, Air Force Major William “Pete” Knight made the fastest flight of a powered aircraft at a speed of 4,520 miles (7,270 km) per hour. The record still stands. Can you name the aircraft he was flying?

7. 400 million viewers watched the first live, international satellite television production. The Beatles premiered All You Need Is Love at the end of the 2 1/2-hour broadcast. Name that program.

8. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1967?

9. When Dr. James Bedford died in 1967, what did he become?

10. Who was the Pope in 1967?

The Answers:

67 Trivia Answers for 1967 History

1. Can you name the first Billboard Number One hit by The Doors?
Light My Fire

2. . According to the United States Census Bureau, what monumental event occurred in November 1967?
The US population reached 200,000,000 people.

3. How many people lived in the World in 1967?
The estimated world population in 1967 was 3,468,521,724 people.

4. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1967?
In 1967, The Toronto Maple Leafs won over the Montreal Canadiens (4 games to 2)

5. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1967?
To Sir With Love by Lulu

6. Who was the President of the United States in 1967?
Lyndon B. Johnson (November 22, 1963 – January 20, 1969)

7. Ratified in 1967, what amendment to the United States Constitution deals with issues related to presidential succession and disability?
Twenty-fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution

8. This nationwide informal event was centered in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury neighborhood. It was a defining “Hippy Era.”
The Summer of Love

9. To the nearest quarter, what was the average movie theater ticket price in 1967?
$1.25

10. Can you name the best-selling album in 1967?
More of The Monkees (#2 was Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, which eventually outsold The Monkees in the years that followed)

11. What was the highest-grossing film of 1967?
The Graduate

12. Paul McCartney said twice that “if anyone were the fifth Beatle,” it was this guy. Who?
Their manager, Brian Epstein (September 19, 1934 – August 27, 1967) )

13. The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour debuted on CBS from 1967 through April 1969. Can you name the brothers?
Tom and Dick Smothers

14. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1967?
The Arrangement by Elia Kazan

15. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1967?
22 cents

16. How much did a Gallon of Milk cost in 1967?
$1.14

17. How much was a pound of bacon in 1967?
84 cents

18. Bonnie and Clyde was a 1967 American crime film starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway as the title characters. What were Bonnie and Clyde’s last names?
Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker

19. The Beatles released the Strawberry Fields Forever on a 45 rpm record as a “double A-sided” single in the United States. What was the other song on the record?
Penny Lane

20. In 1967, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?
Men – 67.0 years, Women – 74.2 years.

21. In 1967, this Pontiac brand automobile was produced to compete with the Ford Mustang and Mercury Cougar. Name that car.
Pontiac Firebird

22. The Graduate, neighbor Mr Maguire, said, “I want to say one word to you. Just one word” to Benjamin Braddock. What was that word?
“Plastics”

23. Although generally not considered part of the James Bond film franchise, Casino Royale was released in 1967. Who played James Bond in the film?
David Niven

24. Voiced by Mel Blanc, this character was the mascot for Fritos Corn Chips until 1971.
Frito Bandito

25. On April 19, 1967, Kathy Switzer became the first woman to register and run in what annual event?
The Boston Marathon

26. ‘Ol’ Lonely’ represents what company and household product. At least five actors played the role.
Maytag (for laundry appliances like washer, dryer)

27. This ABC television program starred Sally Field as a woman training to be in a Roman Catholic religious order in Puerto Rico who discovered that she had an unusual power when she wore her Cornette (habit). Name that show.
The Flying Nun

28. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1967?
$0.33 per gallon

29. This syndicated program has been called the first daytime talk show. Name that show.
The Phil Donahue Show

30. Which celebrity did not appear to Batman and Robin through a window while climbing a wall: Jerry Lewis, Edward G. Robinson, Orson Wells, or Santa Claus?
Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985)

31. Introduced in 1967, this snack contains about 42% potato. Their slogan is “Once you pop, the fun don’t stop”. Name that snack.
Pringles

32. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1966/1967 season?
Bonanza (NBC)

33. The Beatles released two of their most colorful albums in 1967. Name them.
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and Magical Mystery Tour

34. Can you name the drama about social issues starring Sidney Poitier as Mr. Mark Thackeray?
To Sir, With Love

35. Name the world-famous monument that was relocated to Lake Havasu City, Arizona, in 1967 and completed its new home in 1971.
The original London Bridge

36. This film was inspired by a real-life WWII unit of behind-the-scenes demolition specialists, the Filthy Thirteen, from the 101st Airborne Division.
The Dirty Dozen

37. Counter-culture icons Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin, among others, founded the Youth International Party in 1967. What did members of the group call themselves?
Yippies

38. This 1990s TV and film star was officially Canada’s “Centennial Baby”, having been the first baby born on July 1, 1967, on Canada’s 100th Anniversary as a country.
Pamela Anderson

39. How much did a dozen eggs cost in 1967?
49 cents

40. What TV Batman star appeared as a bachelorette on The Dating Game in 1967?
Yvonne Craig (Batgirl/Barbara Gordon)

41. American astronauts Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee are killed when a fire broke in while testing what NASA space program?
Apollo (Apollo I)

42. According to the song Ode to Billie Joe by Bobbie Gentry, on the third of June, a sleepy, dusty delta day, what did Billy Joe MacAllister do?
Jumped off the Tallahatchie Bridge

43. Who won the 1967 World Series?
In 1967, The St. Louis Cardinals won, beating the Boston Red Sox (4 games to 3)

44. The Who and Jimi Hendrix appeared at this 3-day California music event. Name the event.
Monterey Pop Festival

45. Can you name the last film where Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn appeared together?
Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner

46. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1967: R. Kelly, J. K. Rowling, Kurt Cobain, or Vanilla Ice?
J. K. Rowling (born July 31, 1965)

47. Name the American fast-food chain that became an international entity after opening its first restaurant in Canada.
McDonald’s

48. Who won the SuperBowl in 1967?
Super Bowl I | On January 15, 1967 (1966 season), The Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs (35–10) at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

49. Who was Super Bowl 1’s Most Valuable Player?
1967 MPV Super Bowl I Bart Starr, Green Bay Packers

50. Respect reached number one on the Billboard Charts and is considered Aretha Franklin’s biggest solo hit. Who first released (and wrote) the song in 1965?
Otis Redding

51. Although he was introduced as Snoopy’s friend in 1967, this yellow character didn’t get a name until 1970. Who is Snoopy’s little friend?
Woodstock (Peanuts)

52. This anime cartoon was originally called Mach GoGoGo (pronounced ‘Mahha GoGoGo’). What was it called when it came to America?
Speed Racer

53. Name the team that joined the NFL in 1967 as its sixteenth franchise.
New Orleans Saints

54. Who was the Time Magazine Man of the Year in 1967?
Lyndon B. Johnson

55. Can you name the interstellar government in which the primary characters in Star Trek lived?
The United Federation of Planets (The Federation)

56. The first demonstration of “slow-motion instant replay” on television was shown on what sports show during the “World Series of Skiing” at Vail, Colorado?
ABC’s Wide World of Sports

57. Held in Quebec, Canada, from April 27 to October 29, 1967. It is considered the most successful World’s Fair of the 20th century. What was it called?
Expo 67 (1967 International and Universal Exposition)

58. With 78 million viewers, this was the most-watched scripted television show until Dallas in 1980. Name that program.
The Fugitive

59. What company used the slogan: “Melts in Your Mouth, Not in Your Hands”?
M&Ms

60. Can you name the first African American justice of the United States Supreme Court?
Thurgood Marshall (serving from October 1967 until October 1991)

61. This attraction opened at Disneyland, California, and was one of the last rides that Walt Disney personally created. It was also a successful Disney big-screen franchise. Name it.
Pirates of the Caribbean

62. Rudyard Kipling wrote an 1894 book that became Walt Disney’s 19th animated feature film. Name it.
The Jungle Book

63. Although this 1967 cartoon character only had 17 episodes, he was later the star of a live-action 1997 film starring Brendan Fraser. Name that character.
George of the Jungle

64. Influential rock band released their first album in 1967, The Velvet Underground & Nico, featuring a banana created by a well-known artist. Name the artist.
Andy Warhol

65. In Batman’s second season on ABC, who replaced Frank Gorshin as the Riddler?
John Astin

66. What condiment company used the slogan: “Beanz Meanz …”?
Heinz

67. Can you name the fifth theatrical James Bond film?
You Only Live Twice

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. The You Only Live Twice screenplay was written by a gentleman better known for fantasy and children’s stories. Name him.
Roald Dahl (September 13, 1916 – November 23, 1990)

2. Who was the American Vice-President in 1967?
Hubert Humphrey (January 20, 1965 – January 20, 1969)

3. The Monkees’ third album was the first to be controlled and primarily performed by the band members. Name the album.
Headquarters

4. Who were the 1967 NBA Champions?
For the 1966-67 Season, Champion Philadelphia 76ers won 4 games to 2 over the San Francisco Warriors

5. Name the hospital where John F. Kennedy, Jack Ruby, and Lee Harvey Oswald were all pronounced dead.
Parkland Memorial Hospital, in Dallas Texas.

6. On October 3, 1967, Air Force Major William “Pete” Knight made the fastest flight of a powered aircraft at a speed of 4,520 miles (7,270 km) per hour. The record still stands. Can you name the aircraft he was flying?
X-15 (experimental aircraft)

7. 400 million viewers watched the first live, international satellite television production. The Beatles premiered All You Need Is Love at the end of the 2 1/2-hour broadcast. Name that program.
Our World

8. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1967?
Proud Clarion

9. When Dr. James Bedford died in 1967, what did he become?
The first person whose body was cryopreserved (frozen) after legal death. His remains are preserved at the Alcor Life Extension Foundation.

10. Who was the Pope in 1967?
Pope Paul VI, from June 21, 1963 – August 6, 1978

Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1927?

27 Trivia Questions for 1927 History

(answers)

1. What was the highest-grossing movie of 1927?

2. Who (or what) was the first giant balloon in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?

3. What major Swedish car company debuted in 1927?

4. In 1927, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?

5. Who was the President of the United States in 1927?

6. Over 2 1/2 miles long, what passageway between New Jersey and New York opened?

7. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1927?

8. What was the average household income in 1927?

9. Georges Lemaître, a Catholic priest, first proposed what astronomical idea?

10. What tasty powdered drink was invented by Edwin Perkins in Hastings, Nebraska?

11. Directed by Fritz Lang, what German science fiction classic was released?

12. What radio (and later television) network debuted in 1927?

13. Who was issued a pilot’s license from the United States government in 1927? (Hint: He does not use an airplane)

14. How many people lived in the United States in 1927?

15. What world population milestone was reached in 1927?

16. Who gained international fame as the first pilot to fly solo and nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean in a single-engine airplane, from New York to Paris?

17. What was the name of Charles Lindbergh’s airplane?

18. Who won the 1927 World Series?

19. What Yankees player set the Major League Baseball Record with 60 Home Runs?

20. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1927?

21. How much did a dozen eggs cost in 1927?

22. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1927? Martin Luther King Jr., Gina Lollobrigida, Eartha Kitt or Bob Fosse

23. Who was the Time Magazine Man of the Year in 1927?

24. After Leon Trotsky was expelled from the Soviet Communist Party, who took over?

25. What Ford car replaced the Ford Model T in 1927?

26. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1927?

27. What Hollywood actress made a film called “It”, which later became her nickname: The It Girl?

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. Who was the Pope in 1927?

2. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1927?

3. Hans Nilson Langseth (July 14, 1846 -November 10, 1927) died with the world’s longest WHAT?

4. Who was the American Vice-President in 1927?

5. What was invented by Charles Brannock in 1927?

6. Who said, “I do not choose to run for president in 1928”?

7. What two cities did Charles Lindbergh fly between to make the first trans-Atlantic flight?

8. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1927?

9. What kind of electric clock was an improvement over the standard mechanical clock?

10. What medal did US President Calvin Coolidge present what honor to Lindbergh after his flight?

The Answers:

27 Trivia Answers for 1927 History

1. What was the highest-grossing movie of 1927?
The Jazz Singer

2. Who (or what) was the first giant balloon in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Felix the Cat

3. What major Swedish car company debuted in 1927?
Volvo

4. In 1927, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?
Men – 59 years, Women – 62.1 years.

5. Who was the President of the United States in 1927?
Calvin Coolidge (August 2, 1923 – March 4, 1929)

6. Over 2 1/2 miles long, what passageway between New Jersey and New York opened?
The Holland Tunnel

7. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1927?
(tie) My Blue Heaven by Gene Austin OR In A Little Spanish Town by Paul Whiteman

8. What was the average household income in 1927?
$5,496.73

9. Georges Lemaître, a Catholic priest, first proposed what astronomical idea?
The Big Bang Theory

10. What tasty powdered drink was invented by Edwin Perkins in Hastings, Nebraska?
Kool-Aid

11. Directed by Fritz Lang, what German science fiction classic was released?
Metropolis

12. What radio (and later television) network debuted in 1927?
The Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)

13. Who was issued a pilot’s license from the United States government in 1927? (Hint: He does not use an airplane)
Santa Claus

14. How many people lived in the United States in 1927?
The population was an estimated 119,035,000 people.

15. What world population milestone was reached in 1927?
2,000,000,000 (2 Billion) people

16. Who gained international fame as the first pilot to fly solo and non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean, flying from New York to Paris in his single-engine airplane?
Charles Lindbergh

17. What was the name of Charles Lindbergh’s airplane?
The Spirit of St. Louis. The flight took place on May 20/21, 1927.

18. Who won the 1927 World Series?
In 1927, The New York Yankees won, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates (4 games to 0)

19. What Yankees player set the Major League Baseball Record with 60 Home Runs?
Babe Ruth

20. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1927?
In 1927, The Ottawa Senators won over the Boston Bruins (2–0–2)

21. How much did a dozen eggs cost in 1927?
49 cents

22. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1927? Martin Luther King Jr., Gina Lollobrigida, Eartha Kitt or Bob Fosse
Martin Luther King Jr.

23. Who was the Time Magazine Man of the Year in 1927?
Charles Lindbergh

24. After Leon Trotsky was expelled from the Soviet Communist Party, who took over?
Joseph Stalin

25. What Ford car replaced the Ford Model T in 1927?
The Ford Model A.

26. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1927?
$0.21 per gallon

27. What Hollywood actress made a film called “It”, which later became her nickname: The It Girl?
Clara Bow

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. Who was the Pope in 1927?
Pope Pius XI, February 6, 1922 – February 10, 1939

2. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1927?
Elmer Gantry by Sinclair Lewis

3. Hans Nilson Langseth (July 14, 1846 -November 10, 1927) died with the world’s longest WHAT?
Beard

4. Who was the American Vice-President in 1927?
Charles G. Dawes (March 4, 1925 – March 4, 1929)

5. What was invented by Charles Brannock in 1927?
The foot-measuring tool (“Brannock Device”) used in shoe stores

6. Who said, “I do not choose to run for president in 1928”?
Calvin Coolidge

7. What two cities did Charles Lindbergh fly between to make the first trans-Atlantic flight?
New York City and Paris

8. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1927?
Whiskery

9. What kind of electric clock was an improvement over the standard mechanical clock?
The Quartz Clock

10. What medal did US President Calvin Coolidge present what honor to Lindbergh after his flight?
Distinguished Flying Cross Medal

Pop Culture Quiz: What Happened In 1995?

95 Trivia Questions For 1995 History

(answers)

1. TV Question. Who played the role of Bill McNeal at WNYX on NewsRadio?

2. Name the first full-length feature film entirely created using CGI.

3. What iconic line does Farmer Hoggett say to Babe at the film’s end?

4. Who is the author of the Goosebumps book series, which inspired the show?

5. On Friends, Joey got a role in what NBC soap opera?

6. What was the catchphrase for Days of Our Lives?

7. Who stars as Johnny, the data courier with a storage implant in his brain, in Johnny Mnemonic?

8. Movie Quote. What is William Wallace’s famous rallying cry during the climactic battlefield scene in Braveheart?
BONUS POINT IF YOU SHOUT IT.

9. Which Oscar did Braveheart win that cemented its place in cinematic history?

10. Which actor replaced Michael Keaton as Batman/Bruce Wayne in Batman Forever?

11. Name the comic strip syndicated by Chronicle Features and Universal Press Syndicate, which ran from December 31, 1979, to January 1, 1995.
HINT: The Creator was Gary Larson

12. Who portrayed James Bond in GoldenEye, marking his first appearance as the iconic MI6 agent?

13. Who plays M in GoldenEye, marking the first time a woman portrays the role?

14. What classic literary work is the film Clueless loosely based on?

15. Who was the President in 1995?

16. What iconic catchphrase does Brain say at the beginning of every episode of Pinky and the Brain?

17. Answer this question. Pinky says “Gee, Brain, what do you want to do tonight?”

18. Who said “No soup for you”?

19. What notable city is television’s NewsRadio set in?

20. What do the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles use as their main mode of transportation through the sewers?

21. What is the name of the new operating system Microsoft released in 1995?

22. Designed by architect I.M. Pei, this famous museum is in Cleveland, Ohio. Name that hall.

23. On Seinfeld, what was George’s fiancée’s name?

24. How did Susan Ross die on Seinfeld?

25. What advertising slogan did NBC use to brand its primetime blocks during the 1990s?

26. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1995?

27. Who provides the voice for Woody, the cowboy doll in Toy Story?

28. Who is the neighbor kid with a very destructive toy approach in Toy Story?

29. What was the biggest song released in 1995?

30. What city is the primary setting for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?

31. What is Chuckie’s last name in Rugrats?

32. What is Angelica’s last name in Rugrats?

33. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1995?

34. Which sports star was NOT born in 1995?

35. Who is the mutant who can create explosive playing cards, serving as a member of the X-Men?

36. In 1995, Warner Bros. Television and Tribune Broadcasting began a joint venture. What was the new TV network called?

37. An additional joint venture by United Television and Paramount Television created another new TV network. What was its name?

38. What was the best-selling book (fiction) of 1995?

39. According to the Chinese zodiac cycle, what animal is represented in 1995?

40. What team won the Super Bowl in 1995?

41. Who was the Pope in 1995?

42. What color replaced the tan M&M in 1995?

43. Movie question. Name the actress who portrays Kat Harvey, the daughter who befriends Casper.

44. Name the trio of mischievous ghosts tormenting Casper and the Harveys. You get one point for each, which you can name.

45. Which famous race car driver makes a guest appearance on Home Improvement in the episode “Brother, Can You Spare a Hot Rod?”

46. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1995?

47. What song, performed by Pocahontas, became an anthem for environmental awareness and cultural understanding?

48. You get one point for each you can name. What two animals are Pocahontas’s mischievous companions, often providing comic relief?

49. Mariah Carey’s solo hit lasted eight weeks at the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100. Name that tune.

50. In “Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part Two),” who is revealed as the shooter on The Simpsons?

51. Long-time Star Wars fans say, “Hans shot first.” Who did he shoot?

52. What is the name of Drew’s eccentric, antagonistic co-worker known for her flamboyant style on The Drew Carey Show?

53. What famous comic book creator makes a cameo in Mallrats, offering relationship advice to Brodie?

54. What iconic 1995 song, performed by Coolio and featured in Dangerous Minds, topped the charts and won a Grammy Award?

55. What significant event happens between Cory and Topanga in Season 3 of Boy Meets World?

56. Die Hard (1988) had four sequels. You get one point for each you can name.

57. Bruce Willis reprised his role as NYPD officer John McClane in Die Hard with a Vengeance, but who is the bad guy?

58. On Seinfeld, what is Kramer’s first name?

59. RIP. Name the Singer-songwriter who was murdered in Corpus Christi, Texas, by the president of her fan club.

60. What business does Forrest Gump start in honor of his friend Bubba?

61. Who was the Vice-President in 1995?

62. Which recurring antagonist appears in multiple seasons, symbolizing chaos and fear on Goosebumps?

63. Who holds the all-time consecutive games played record in Major League Baseball?

64. What is the name of Walt Disney Pictures’ 33rd feature film?

65. What new power do the Power Rangers acquire in Season 3?

66. Ren and Stimpy Question. What is the premise of “Prehistoric Stimpy”?

67. Which company was the first to introduce gift cards on a large scale in 1995?

68. Who hosted the 67th Academy Awards, with Robert Zemeckis’ Forrest Gump winning six awards out of 13 nominations?

69. Who directed Apollo 13, a film based on NASA’s historic 1970 lunar mission?

70. How many seasons of Full House were produced for ABC?

71. How many episodes are there in total for Full House?

72. Who performed You’ve Got a Friend in Me for Toy Story?

73. Who said, “If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit”?

74. Name the 1995 animated film based on the true story of a dog who helped save children infected with diphtheria in the 1925 serum run to Nome, Alaska

75. Who was the host long-time host of Unsolved Mysteries?

76. Who won the World Series in 1995?

77. Name the character who becomes Xena’s loyal companion in the series’ pilot episode.

78. What iconic weapon does Xena: Warrior Princess wield throughout the series?

79. Voiced by John Ratzenberger, what is the name of the toy pig in Toy Story?

80. What was the starship featured in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine?

81. Who was People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People cover star in 1995?

82. Who were the NBA Champions in 1995?

83. Movie Question. What is the name of the fictional town where Truman lives, which is an enormous set?

84. Who stars as Glenn Holland, the dedicated music teacher whose career and life are the focus of Mr. Holland’s Opus?

85. What major toy company released Beanie Babies in the mid-1990s, sparking a collecting craze in 1995?

86. What 1995 film cost an estimated $175 million to produce, making it the most expensive movie of its time, but only earned $88 million domestically, initially branding it a box office disaster?

87. Who is the mutant that phases through solid objects, introduced in Season 4 of X-Men: The Animated Series?

88. Which character is known for his optic blasts and serves as the X-Men’s field leader?

89. What car does Mike Lowrey (played by Will Smith) famously drive throughout Bad Boys, symbolizing his flashy lifestyle?

90. 1995’s Bad Boys spawned three sequels. You get one point for each, which you can name.

91. Name the famous comedian who guest stars as Mark’s cousin in Season 3 of Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper.

92. What is Joey’s last name on Friends?

93. Who stars as the titular character Judge Dredd, the ultimate enforcer of the law in the 1995 film?

94. Who plays Carol Brady in The Brady Bunch Movie?

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. Which Monkee did NOT appear in The Brady Bunch Movie?
Davy Jones, Mike Nesmith, Micky Dolenz, or Peter Tork?

2. What type of animal does Babe, a pig, aspire to become, defying traditional farm stereotypes?

3. This was an animation showcase broadcast on MTV from 1991 to 1995. It launched several high-profile original cartoons, including Beavis and Butt-Head and Æon Flux (AEON Flux).

4. What eerie line appears on the Jumanji game board to warn players of the dangers ahead?

5. What boy band made a guest appearance in the final season of Full House?

6. Finish this Pinky quote: “I am not a mouse, Pinky. I am a lab mouse. The difference is as vast as the difference between a WHAT and a WHAT?”

7. Where does Drew Carey work at the start of TheDrew Carey Show?

8. On Friends, what is Phoebe Buffay’s half-brother’s name?

9. Who is revealed to be Mulder’s biological father on the X-Files?

10. What is the name of the hackers who assist Mulder and Scully?
HINT: They had their own short-lived series

Super Bonus Question: It is worth two points if you don’t need the hint.
Who directed 12 Monkeys, the dystopian science fiction film about time travel and a deadly virus?
HINT: He was a member of Monty Python’s Flying Circus

The Answers:

95 Trivia Answers For 1995 History

1. TV Question. Who played the role of Bill McNeal at WNYX on NewsRadio?
Phil Hartman

2. Name the first full-length feature film entirely created using CGI.
Toy Story

3. What iconic line does Farmer Hoggett say to Babe at the film’s end?
“That’ll do, pig. That’ll do.”

4. Who is the author of the Goosebumps book series, which inspired the show?
R.L. Stine

5. On Friends, Joey got a role in what NBC soap opera?
Days of Our Lives as Dr. Drake Ramoray

6. What was the catchphrase for Days of Our Lives?
“Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives.”

7. Who stars as Johnny, the data courier with a storage implant in his brain, in Johnny Mnemonic?
Keanu Reeves

8. Movie Quote. What is William Wallace’s famous rallying cry during the climactic battlefield scene in Braveheart?
BONUS POINT IF YOU SHOUT IT
“They may take our lives, but they’ll never take our freedom!”

9. Which Oscar did Braveheart win that cemented its place in cinematic history?
Best Picture at the 68th Academy Awards

10. Which actor replaced Michael Keaton as Batman/Bruce Wayne in Batman Forever?
Val Kilmer

11. Name the comic strip syndicated by Chronicle Features and Universal Press Syndicate, which ran from December 31, 1979, to January 1, 1995.
HINT: The Creator was Gary Larson
The Far Side

12. Who portrayed James Bond in GoldenEye, marking his first appearance as the iconic MI6 agent?
Pierce Brosnan

13. Who plays M in GoldenEye, marking the first time a woman portrays the role?
Judi Dench

14. What classic literary work is the film Clueless loosely based on?
Emma by Jane Austen

15. Who was the President in 1995?
Bill Clinton (January 20, 1993 – January 20, 2001)

16. What iconic catchphrase does Brain say at the beginning of every episode of Pinky and the Brain?
“Are you pondering what I’m pondering?”

17. Answer this question. Pinky says “Gee, Brain, what do you want to do tonight?”
“The same thing we do every night, Pinky—try to take over the world!”

18. Who said “No soup for you”?
The Soup Nazi on Seinfeld.

19. What notable city is television’s NewsRadio set in?
New York City

20. What do the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles use as their main mode of transportation through the sewers?
Skateboards

21. What is the name of the new operating system Microsoft released in 1995?
Windows 95.

22. Designed by architect I.M. Pei, this famous museum is in Cleveland, Ohio. Name that hall.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

23. On Seinfeld, what was George’s fiancée’s name?
Susan Ross

24. How did Susan Ross die on Seinfeld?
She died from licking toxic wedding invitation envelopes.

25. What advertising slogan did NBC use to brand its primetime blocks during the 1990s?
“Must See TV”

26. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1995?
New Jersey Devils

27. Who provides the voice for Woody, the cowboy doll in Toy Story?
Tom Hanks

28. Who is the neighbor kid with a very destructive toy approach in Toy Story?
Sid

29. What was the biggest song released in 1995?
One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men

30. What city is the primary setting for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?
New York City

31. What is Chuckie’s last name in Rugrats?
Chuckie Finster

32. What is Angelica’s last name in Rugrats?
Pickles

33. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1995?
Anya Taylor-Joy, Natalia Dyer, Gigi Hadid, or Post Malone?
Anya Taylor-Joy (born April 16, 1996)

34. Which sports star was NOT born in 1995?
Ryan Murphy, Gabby Douglas, McKayla Maroney, or Simone Manuel?
Simone Manuel (born August 2, 1996)

35. Who is the mutant who can create explosive playing cards, serving as a member of the X-Men?
Gambit, also known as Remy LeBeau

36. In 1995, Warner Bros. Television and Tribune Broadcasting began a joint venture. What was the new TV network called?
The WB

37. An additional joint venture by United Television and Paramount Television created another new TV network. What was its name?
UPN

38. What was the best-selling book (fiction) of 1995?
The Rainmaker by John Grisham

39. According to the Chinese zodiac cycle, what animal is represented in 1995?
Pig

40. What team won the Super Bowl in 1995?
San Francisco 49ers

41. Who was the Pope in 1995?
John Paul II (October 16, 1978 – April 2, 2005)

42. What color replaced the tan M&M in 1995?
Blue

43. Movie question. Name the actress who portrays Kat Harvey, the daughter who befriends Casper.
Christina Ricci

44. Name the trio of mischievous ghosts tormenting Casper and the Harveys. You get one point for each, which you can name.
The Ghostly Trio: Stretch, Stinkie, and Fatso

45. Which famous race car driver makes a guest appearance on Home Improvement in the episode “Brother, Can You Spare a Hot Rod?”
Mario Andretti

46. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1995?
Brad Pitt

47. What song, performed by Pocahontas, became an anthem for environmental awareness and cultural understanding?
Colors of the Wind

48. You get one point for each you can name. What two animals are Pocahontas’s mischievous companions, often providing comic relief?
Meeko the raccoon and Flit, the hummingbird

49. Mariah Carey’s solo hit lasted eight weeks at the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100. Name that tune.
Fantasy

50. In “Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part Two),” who is revealed as the shooter on The Simpsons?
Maggie Simpson

51. Long-time Star Wars fans say, “Hans shot first.” Who did he shoot?
Greedo

52. What is the name of Drew’s eccentric, antagonistic co-worker known for her flamboyant style on The Drew Carey Show?
Mimi (Bobeck)

53. What famous comic book creator makes a cameo in Mallrats, offering relationship advice to Brodie?
Stan Lee

54. What iconic 1995 song, performed by Coolio and featured in Dangerous Minds, topped the charts and won a Grammy Award?
Gangsta’s Paradise

55. What significant event happens between Cory and Topanga in Season 3 of Boy Meets World?
They begin dating

56. Die Hard (1988) had four sequels. You get one point for each you can name.
Die Hard 2 (1990), Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995), Live Free or Die Hard (2007), and A Good Day to Die Hard (2013)

57. Bruce Willis reprised his role as NYPD officer John McClane in Die Hard with a Vengeance, but who is the bad guy?
Simon Gruber, played by Jeremy Irons, also the brother of Hans Gruber, the villain from the original Die Hard (1988)

58. On Seinfeld, what is Kramer’s first name?
Cosmo

59. RIP. Name the Singer-songwriter who was murdered in Corpus Christi, Texas, by the president of her fan club.
Selena (Quintanilla-Pérez)

60. What business does Forrest Gump start in honor of his friend Bubba?
Bubba Gump Shrimp Company

61. Who was the Vice-President in 1995?
Al Gore (January 20, 1993 – January 20, 2001)

62. Which recurring antagonist appears in multiple seasons, symbolizing chaos and fear on Goosebumps?
Slappy the Dummy.

63. Who holds the all-time consecutive games played record in Major League Baseball?
Cal Ripken Jr. broke Lou Gehrig’s record with his 2,131st consecutive game in 1995. He eventually played 2,632 consecutive games for the Baltimore Orioles from May 30, 1982, to September 19, 1998.

64. What is the name of Walt Disney Pictures’ 33rd feature film?
Pocahontas

65. What new power do the Power Rangers acquire in Season 3?
Ninja powers

66. Ren and Stimpy Question. What is the premise of “Prehistoric Stimpy”?
Ren and Stimpy as prehistoric creatures discovering fire

67. Which company was the first to introduce gift cards on a large scale in 1995?
Blockbuster Video (partnered with Neiman Marcus initially)

68. Who hosted the 67th Academy Awards, with Robert Zemeckis’ Forrest Gump winning six awards out of 13 nominations?
David Letterman

69. Who directed Apollo 13, a film based on NASA’s historic 1970 lunar mission?
Ron Howard.

70. How many seasons of Full House were produced for ABC?
Eight seasons (1987-1995)

71. How many episodes are there in total for Full House?
192 episodes.

72. Who performed You’ve Got a Friend in Me for Toy Story?
Randy Newman

73. Who said, “If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit”?
OJ Simson’s lawyer, Johnnie Cochran

74. Name the 1995 animated film based on the true story of a dog who helped save children infected with diphtheria in the 1925 serum run to Nome, Alaska
Balto

75. Who was the host long-time host of Unsolved Mysteries?
Robert Stack

76. Who won the World Series in 1995?
Atlanta Braves

77. Name the character who becomes Xena’s loyal companion in the series’ pilot episode.
Gabrielle, a farm girl from Potidaea

78. What iconic weapon does Xena: Warrior Princess wield throughout the series?
The chakram.

79. Voiced by John Ratzenberger, what is the name of the toy pig in Toy Story?
Hamm

80. What was the starship featured in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine?
USS Defiant

81. Who was People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People cover star in 1995?
Courteney Cox

82. Who were the NBA Champions in 1995?
Houston Rockets

83. Movie Question. What is the name of the fictional town where Truman lives, which is an enormous set?
Seahaven Island

84. Who stars as Glenn Holland, the dedicated music teacher whose career and life are the focus of Mr. Holland’s Opus?
Richard Dreyfuss

85. What major toy company released Beanie Babies in the mid-1990s, sparking a collecting craze in 1995?
Ty Inc

86. What 1995 film cost an estimated $175 million to produce, making it the most expensive movie of its time, but only earned $88 million domestically, initially branding it a box office disaster?
Waterworld

87. Who is the mutant that phases through solid objects, introduced in Season 4 of X-Men: The Animated Series?
Shadowcat, also known as Kitty Pryde

88. Which character is known for his optic blasts and serves as the X-Men’s field leader?
Cyclops, also known as Scott Summers

89. What car does Mike Lowrey (played by Will Smith) famously drive throughout Bad Boys, symbolizing his flashy lifestyle?
A Porsche 911 Turbo

90. 1995’s Bad Boys spawned three sequels. You get one point for each, which you can name.
Bad Boys II (2003), Bad Boys for Life (2020), and Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)

91. Name the famous comedian who guest stars as Mark’s cousin in Season 3 of Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper.
Chris Rock

92. What is Joey’s last name on Friends?
Joey Tribbiani

93. Who stars as the titular character Judge Dredd, the ultimate enforcer of the law in the 1995 film?
Sylvester Stallone

94. Who plays Carol Brady in The Brady Bunch Movie?
Shelley Long

Trivia Team Bonus Answers:

1. Which Monkee did NOT appear in The Brady Bunch Movie?
Davy Jones, Mike Nesmith, Micky Dolenz, or Peter Tork?
Mike Nesmith

2. What type of animal does Babe, a pig, aspire to become, defying traditional farm stereotypes?
A sheepdog (or, more accurately, a sheep-pig)

3. This was an animation showcase broadcast on MTV from 1991 to 1995. It launched several high-profile original cartoons, including Beavis and Butt-Head and Æon Flux (AEON Flux).
Liquid Television

4. What eerie line appears on the Jumanji game board to warn players of the dangers ahead?
“Jumanji: A game for those who seek to find a way to leave their world behind.”

5. What boy band made a guest appearance in the final season of Full House?
The Beach Boys.

6. Finish this Pinky quote: “I am not a mouse, Pinky. I am a lab mouse. The difference is as vast as the difference between a WHAT and a WHAT?”
“hurricane and a hiccup”

7. Where does Drew Carey work at the start of TheDrew Carey Show?
He is the Assistant Director of Personnel at Winfred-Louder’s department store.

8. On Friends, what is Phoebe Buffay’s half-brother’s name?
Frank Buffay, Jr.

9. Who is revealed to be Mulder’s biological father on the X-Files?
The Cigarette Smoking Man

10. What is the name of the hackers who assist Mulder and Scully?
HINT: They had their own short-lived series
The Lone Gunmen

Super Bonus Answer: It is worth two points if you don’t need the hint.
Who directed 12 Monkeys, the dystopian science fiction film about time travel and a deadly virus?
HINT: He was a member of Monty Python’s Flying Circus
Terry Gilliam

Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1921?

21 Trivia Questions for 1921 History

(answers)
1. What silent film, a comedy-drama, written, produced, directed by, and starring Charlie Chaplin was released?

2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1921?

3. What paper and ink psychological test was created in 1921?

4. In 1921, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?

5. What did the Atlantic City Pageant’s Golden Mermaid pageant later come to be called?

6. What home improvement retail chain opened in North Carolina?

7. What was the average household income in 1921?

8. How many people lived in the United States in 1921?

9. Who was the top-selling musician or band of the 1920s?

10. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1921

11. What silent film made Rudolph Valentino a bonafide movie star

12. How much did a Gallon of Milk cost in 1921?

13. How much were 5 pounds of flour?

14. Who was the President of the United States in 1921?

15. What miracle discovery was found, to be used as a medication to treat high blood glucose?

16. How much did an average Ford Model T cost in 1921?

17. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1921?

18. What company used the slogan: “I’d Walk a Mile for a …”?

19. Who was the only person to become both US President and Chief Justice of the United States?

20. What was the first “fast food” hamburger chain, that opened in 1921?

21. Who won the 1921 World Series?

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1921?

2. What was the highest-grossing movie of 1921?

3. What automobile comfort and safety device was invented in 1921?

4. Who was the American Vice-President in 1921?

5. What popular comedic actor retired from acting in disgrace following a scandal?

6. What methodology system was created to manage, analyze, and structure a process in 1921?

7. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1921?

8. Who was the first actor to ever to play Jesse James on film?

9. Who was the first “Miss America”?

10. Who was the Pope in 1921?

Answers:

21 Trivia Answers for 1921 History

1. What silent film, a comedy-drama, written, produced, directed by, and starring Charlie Chaplin was released?
The Kid

2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1921?
(tie) Wabash Blues by Isham Jones OR Wang Wang Blues by Paul Whiteman OR Cherie by Paul Whiteman

3. What paper and ink psychological test was created in 1921?
Rorschach Test (Hermann Rorschach)

4. In 1921, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?
Men – 60.0 years, Women – 61.8 years.

5. What did the Atlantic City Pageant’s Golden Mermaid pageant later come to be called?
The Miss America Pageant

6. What home improvement retail chain opened in North Carolina?
Lowes’s (Lucius Smith Lowe)

7. What was the average household income in 1921?
$2,938.56

8. How many people lived in the United States in 1921?
The population was an estimated 108,538,000 people.

9. Who was the top-selling musician or band of the 1920s?
Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra

10. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1921?
Main Street by Sinclair Lewis

11. What silent film made Rudolph Valentino a bonafide movie star?
The Sheik

12. How much did a Gallon of Milk cost in 1921?
58 cents

13. How much were 5 pounds of flour?
29 cents

14. Who was the President of the United States in 1921?
Woodrow Wilson (March 4, 1913 – March 4, 1921) and Warren G. Harding (March 4, 1921 – August 2, 1923)

15. What miracle discovery was found, to be used as a medication to treat high blood glucose?
Insulin

16. How much did an average Ford Model T cost in 1921?
$395

17. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1921?
$0.26 per gallon

18. What company used the slogan: “I’d Walk a Mile for a …”?
Camel Cigarettes

19. Who was the only person to become both US President and Chief Justice of the United States?
William Howard Taft

20. What was the first “fast food” hamburger chain, that opened in 1921?
White Castle, in Wichita, Kansas

21. Who won the 1921 World Series?
In 1921, The New York Giants won, beating the New York Yankees (5 games to 3)

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1921?
In 1921, The Ottawa Senators won over the Vancouver Millionaires (3 games to 2)

2. What was the highest-grossing movie of 1921?
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

3. What automobile comfort and safety device was invented in 1921?
The Headrest

4. Who was the American Vice-President in 1921?
Thomas R. Marshall (March 4, 1913 – March 4, 1921) and Calvin Coolidge (March 4, 1921 – August 2, 1923)

5. What popular comedic actor retired from acting in disgrace following a scandal?
Roscoe ‘Fatty’ Arbuckle

6. What methodology system was created to manage, analyze, and structure a process in 1921?
The flowchart

7. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1921?
Behave Yourself

8. Who was the first actor to ever to play Jesse James on film?
His own son, Jesse James Jr, in the 1921 film Under the Black Flag.

9. Who was the first “Miss America”?
Margaret Gorman

10. Who was the Pope in 1921?
Pope Benedict XV, September 3, 1914 – January 22, 1922

Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened in 1920?

20 Trivia Questions for 1920 History

2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1920?

3. In 1920, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?

4. Soft drinks and tea rooms in America became very popular after what became law?

5. What Yankees player set the Major League Baseball Record with 52 Home Runs?

6. Who won the 1920 World Series?

7. What American newspaper mocked rocket scientist Robert H. Goddard after he said rockets could take men to the moon

8. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1920?)

9. How many people lived in the United States in 1920?

10. How many people lived in the World in 1920?

11. Made of peanuts, caramel, and milk chocolate-flavored nougat, covered in chocolate, what popular candy bar was introduced?

12. Who was the President of the United States in 1920?

13. How much did an average Ford Model T cost in 1920?

14. Before renaming themselves The National Football League in 1922, what did the pro football league call themselves?

15. What was the average household income in 1920?

16. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1920?

17. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1920?

18. What law prohibited the manufacture, sale or transportation of intoxicating liquors in the United States

19. How much did a pound of bacon cost in 1920?

20. What huge Hollywood couple were married on March 27, 1920?

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. What was the highest-grossing movie of 1920?

2. What were the anti-communist raids run by the U.S. Dept. of Justice called?

3. Raggedy Andy was introduced in 1920. What was his relationship with Raggedy Ann?

4. Who was the Baby Ruth candy bar named after?

5. Who was the Pope in 1920?

6. Who was the American Vice-President in 1920?

7. How much time did the average housewife spend preparing meals and cleaning every week?

8. Held in Antwerp, Belgium, how many medals did the US win in the 1920 Summer Olympics?

9. What major country did NOT join the League of Nations when it formed in 1920?

10. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1920?

Answers:

20 Trivia Answers for 1920 History

1. What movie studio was founded by Samuel Goldwyn and Louis B. Mayer?
MGM (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer)

2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1920?
( tie) Swanee by Al Jolson OR Dardanella by Ben Selvin OR Whispering by Paul Whiteman

3. In 1920, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?
Men – 53.6 years, Women – 61.8 years.

4. Soft drinks and tea rooms in America became very popular after what became law?
Prohibition, which went into effect in America on January 16, 1920,

5. What Yankees player set the Major League Baseball Record with 52 Home Runs?
Babe Ruth

6. Who won the 1920 World Series?
In 1920, The Cleveland Indians won, beating the Brooklyn Robins (5 games to 2)

7. What American newspaper mocked rocket scientist Robert H. Goddard after he said rockets could take men to the moon?
The New York Times

8. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1920?
In 1920, The Ottawa Senators won over the Seattle Metropolitans (3 games to 2)

9. How many people lived in the United States in 1920?
The population was an estimated 106,461,000 people.

10. How many people lived in the World in 1920?
The estimated world population in 1920 was 1,860,000,000 people.

11. Made of peanuts, caramel, and milk chocolate-flavored nougat, covered in chocolate, what popular candy bar was introduced?
Baby Ruth

12. Who was the President of the United States in 1920?
Woodrow Wilson (March 4, 1913 – March 4, 1921)

13. How much did an average Ford Model T cost in 1920?
$395 to $550

14. Before renaming themselves The National Football League in 1922, what did the pro football league call themselves?
American Professional Football Association (APFA)

15. What was the average household income in 1920?
$3,269.40 per year

16. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1920?
$0.30 per gallon

17. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1920?
The Man of the Forest by Zane Grey

18. What law prohibited manufacture, sale or transportation of intoxicating liquors in the United States?
The Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution

19. How much did a pound of bacon cost in 1920?
52 cents

20. What huge Hollywood couple were married on March 27, 1920?
Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford. Their home was called Pickford.

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. What was the highest-grossing movie of 1920?
Way Down East

2. What were the anti-communist raids run by the U.S. Dept. of Justice called?
The Palmer Raids, named after Attorney General Palmer.

3. Raggedy Andy was introduced in 1920. What was his relationship with Raggedy Ann?
Brother

4. Who was the Baby Ruth candy bar named after?
NOT baseball’s Babe Ruth- it was named after President Grover Cleveland’s daughter, Ruth Cleveland.
In reality, they named it after her so they would not have to pay any royalties to the baseball star.

5. Who was the Pope in 1920?
Pope Benedict XV, September 3, 1914 – January 22, 1922

6. Who was the American Vice-President in 1920?
Thomas R. Marshall (March 4, 1913 – March 4, 1921)

7. How much time did the average housewife spend preparing meals and cleaning every week?
44 hours

8. Held in Antwerp, Belgium, how many medals did the US win in the 1920 Summer Olympics?
95.
41 Gold, 27 Silver, 27 Bronze.

9. What major country did NOT join the League of Nations when it formed in 1920?
The United States.

10. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1920?
Paul Jones

Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1989?

89 Trivia Questions For 1989 History

(answers)

1. What is the name of the sea witch antagonizing Ariel in The Little Mermaid?

2. Who was the original host of America’s Funniest Home Videos?

3. A Simpsons question. In “Moaning Lisa,” what instrument does Lisa play to express her sadness?

4. Which actress played the role of Truvy Jones in Steel Magnolias?

5. What future year do Marty McFly and Doc Brown travel to in Back To The Future II? Bonus point for the exact date of their arrival?

6. What song serves as the theme for The Wonder Years?

7. Originating from Walt Whitman’s 1865 poem written as a tribute to President Abraham Lincoln, this iconic phrase was famously spoken in the 1989 film Dead Poets Society. Say the phrase.

8. Robert Stack is best known as the iconic host of NBC’s Unsolved Mysteries, but before the show became a full-fledged series, two other actors hosted its early specials. You get one point for each, which you can name.

9. This information system, which enables content sharing over the Internet through user-friendly ways meant to appeal to users beyond IT specialists and hobbyists, got its name in 1989. What is it?

10. Can you name the peppy rabbit introduced in 1989 as the mascot for a battery company?

11. What film introduced the Hoverboard in 1989?

12. Who directed Do the Right Thing?

13. Who directed When Harry Met Sally…?

14. Who was the Vice-President in 1989?

15. What is the name of the high school where the main characters attend in Saved By The Bell?

16. Name the restaurant Jerry and his friends frequented on Seinfeld.

17. In Lethal Weapon II, what do Riggs and Murtaugh discover in the trunk of the suspect’s car after the initial chase?

18. Full House Question. What is Michelle Tanner’s iconic catchphrase?

19. Name the large green dragon character in Eureka’s Castle.

20. “Bo Knows” was an advertising campaign for Nike cross-training shoes in 1989 and 1990. Who was “Bo”?

21. What 1989 film featured the subject of an investigation by the fictional Reporter Alexander Knox and photojournalist Vicki Vale?

22. Name the highest-grossing film of 1989.

23. Who was the President in 1989?

24. What is Indiana Jones’s birth name?

25. Where did the “Indiana” in his name come from?

26. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1989?

27. Who were the NBA Champions in 1989?

28. Which cartoon Rangers character’s attire includes a Hawaiian shirt reminiscent of Thomas Magnum from Magnum, P.I.?

29. Andrew McCarthy played Larry Wilson, and Jonathan Silverman portrayed Richard Parker in this comedy. Name it.

30. This television sitcom featured characters like Christine Sullivan, Roz and “Bull” Shannon. Name that show.

31. Who directed Born on the Fourth of July?

32. 1989’s Born on the Fourth of July was a sequel to another Oliver Stone film. Name that film.

33. What was the name of Bob Ross’s show?

34. What Simpsons character is a parody of Dr. Cliff Huxtable?

35. How many days does Ariel have to receive a “kiss of true love” to remain human permanently in The Little Mermaid?

36. Bonus Points Question. Which two actors portray the titular characters, Harry and Sally, in Harry Met Sally…?
Earn one point for each actor you can name, plus an additional point for providing the full name of their character.

37. What was the name of the judge presiding over the Night Court TV show?

38. TV Catchphrase: Who said, “Did I do that?”?

39. Who was Bart Simpson’s teacher?

40. Name the ship that ran aground in Prince William Sound, Alaska, spilling 750,000 barrels of crude oil.

41. Who portrayed Ben Matlock on television?

42. Who was the Pope in 1989?

43. Star Trek Question, with a hint. Who are they?
HINT: “resistance is futile”

44. Today, 99% of Americans have access to 911. What was the percentage in 1989?

45. Name the character who is Garfield’s not-so-smart but lovable canine companion.

46. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1989?

47. You get one point for each of the three main actors you can name in Who’s The Boss.

48. Who was the author sentenced to death by Iran’s Ayatollah Khomeini in 1989 for his novel The Satanic Verses?

49. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1988/1989 season?

50. Which actor portrays Wayne Szalinski in Honey, I Shrunk the Kids?

51. Where did TVs Jessica Fletcher reside?

52. What is the 3-letter word with the most meanings in English?

53. Which Golden Girl often gave one-liner jokes starting with “Picture it, Sicily…”

54. Who was the first African American Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, appointed in 1989?

55. Which character is introduced as the school bully in The Simpsons episode “Bart the General”?

56. In Lethal Weapon II, where is Roger Murtaugh when he discovers a bomb has been planted?

57. Only three television shows have ranked number one in Nielsen ratings for five consecutive seasons. Can you name the television show from the 1980s that achieved this feat?

58. How many people lived in the United States in 1989?

59. How many people lived in the World in 1989?

60. Say the famous quote spoken by actress Dorothy McHugh in a television commercial for a medical alarm and protection company called LifeCall.

61. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1989?

62. Who portrayed the titular character, Dr. Douglas “Doogie” Howser?

63. In 1989, who was the wealthiest person in the UK?

64. The biggest song of 1989 peaked at #2, according to Billboard Magazine. What was the song?

65. In 1989, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?

66. In the Chinese zodiac cycle, what animal was represented in 1989?

67. Who played the role of Corky Sherwood, the perky co-anchor on Murphy Brown?

68. Who won the 1989 World Series?

69. In which state was 21 Jump Street set, as subtly indicated by license plates and other clues?

70. Fair, Isaac, and Company created this credit score measurement. What do we call it today?

71. On Cheers, Which character served as the bar’s waitress and was known for her sharp tongue in the early seasons?

72. What is the name of the celebrity local clown introduced in Season 1 of The Simpsons?

73. What weapon does the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Michelangelo use?

74. This 1989 hit mentioned over 100 individual history references from his birth through 1989. Name the singer and song.

75. What Coca-Cola Catchphrase was introduced in 1989?

76. According to Billboard Magazine, Who was the biggest Musical Artist of 1989?

77. Who was the biggest solo musical artist of the 1980s?

78. Who won the World Series in 1989?

79. What team won the Super Bowl in 1989?

80. This doll line featured Little Lulu, Tiny Tina, Wee Willie, and Titch. Name that playset toy.

81. This handheld game console was developed by Nintendo and launched in the Japanese home market on April 21, 1989, and in the US later that year.
HINT: It was discontinued in 2003.

82. How many episodes were produced for the 1987–1996 TMNT animated series?

83. Which Seinfeld character was not present in the pilot episode but became a mainstay in the series?

84. Can you name the bull terrier who was the mascot for Bud Light beer in the late 180s?

85. This video game character debuted in the 1989 Game Boy launch game Super Mario Land as the ruler of Sarasaland, where she was given the role of damsel in distress for Mario to rescue. Name her.

86. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1989?

87. General Motors began offering cars equipped with this safety device in 1973. As of April 1989, every new car has them. Name it.

88. What is the name of the artifact that Indiana Jones seeks in The Last Crusade?

89. Along with Bob Kane, who is created as Batman’s co-creator?

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. What film earned Jack Nicholson the most money?

2. In TVs Coach, who is the head coach of the Minnesota State University Screaming Eagles football team?

3. Who is the hyperactive and loud television clown that Garfield finds annoying?

4. This comic book character is an undead vigilante brought back to life by a supernatural bird to avenge his own murder and the death of his fiancée. Name him.

5. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1989?

6. In which European city can you find a famous statue of The Little Mermaid?

7. This North American island is an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark and got its first flag in 1989. Name this very famous island.
NOT HELPFUL HINT: The flag is red and white.

8. What catchphrase is Turtle Michelangelo famous for?

9. What musical instrument does television’s Ben Matlock play?

10. What is the deli’s name where the iconic “I’ll have what she’s having” scene in Harry Meets Sally takes place?

The Answers:

89 Trivia Answers For 1989 History

1. What is the name of the sea witch antagonizing Ariel in The Little Mermaid?
Ursula

2. Who was the original host of America’s Funniest Home Videos?
Bob Saget

3. A Simpsons question. In “Moaning Lisa,” what instrument does Lisa play to express her sadness?
Saxophone

4. Which actress played the role of Truvy Jones in Steel Magnolias?
Dolly Parton

5. What future year do Marty McFly and Doc Brown travel to in Back To The Future II? Bonus point for the exact date of their arrival?
2015, arriving on October 21, 2015

6. What song serves as the theme for The Wonder Years?
With a Little Help from My Friends, performed by Joe Cocker.

7. Originating from Walt Whitman’s 1865 poem written as a tribute to President Abraham Lincoln, this iconic phrase was famously spoken in the 1989 film Dead Poets Society. Say the phrase.
“O Captain! My Captain!”

8. Robert Stack is best known as the iconic host of NBC’s Unsolved Mysteries, but before the show became a full-fledged series, two other actors hosted its early specials. You get one point for each, which you can name.
Raymond Burr and Karl Malden hosted Unsolved Mysteries during its early TV specials before Robert Stack took over as the primary host.

9. This information system, which enables content sharing over the Internet through user-friendly ways meant to appeal to users beyond IT specialists and hobbyists, got its name in 1989. What is it?
World Wide Web

10. Can you name the peppy rabbit introduced in 1989 as the mascot for a battery company?
The Energizer Bunny

11. What film introduced the Hoverboard in 1989?
Back to the Future Part II

12. Who directed Do the Right Thing?
Spike Lee

13. Who directed When Harry Met Sally…?
Rob Reiner

14. Who was the Vice-President in 1989?
George H. W. Bush (January 20, 1981 – January 20, 1989)
Dan Quayle (January 20, 1989 – January 20, 1993)

15. What is the name of the high school where the main characters attend in Saved By The Bell?
Bayside High School

16. Name the restaurant Jerry and his friends frequented on Seinfeld.
Monk’s Cafe

17. In Lethal Weapon II, what do Riggs and Murtaugh discover in the trunk of the suspect’s car after the initial chase?
Krugerrands (South African gold coins)

18. Full House Question. What is Michelle Tanner’s iconic catchphrase?
“You got it, dude!”

19. Name the large green dragon character in Eureka’s Castle.
Magellan is a large green dragon with a tail that has a mind of its own.

20. “Bo Knows” was an advertising campaign for Nike cross-training shoes in 1989 and 1990. Who was “Bo”?
Bo Jackson (Baseball & Football star)

21. What 1989 film featured the subject of an investigation by the fictional Reporter Alexander Knox and photojournalist Vicki Vale?
Batman

22. Name the highest-grossing film of 1989.
Batman

23. Who was the President in 1989?
Ronald Reagan (January 20, 1981 – January 20, 1989)
George H. W. Bush (January 20, 1989 – January 20, 1993)

24. What is Indiana Jones’s birth name?
Henry Jones Jr.

25. Where did the “Indiana” in his name come from?
The family dog

26. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1989?
Calgary Flames

27. Who were the NBA Champions in 1989?
Detroit Pistons

28. Which cartoon Rangers character’s attire includes a Hawaiian shirt, reminiscent of Thomas Magnum from Magnum, P.I.?
Dale

29. Andrew McCarthy played Larry Wilson, and Jonathan Silverman portrayed Richard Parker in this comedy. Name it.
Weekend At Bernies

30. This television sitcom featured characters like Christine Sullivan, Roz and “Bull” Shannon. Name that show.
Night Court

31. Who directed Born on the Fourth of July?
Oliver Stone

32. 1989’s Born on the Fourth of July was a sequel to another Oliver Stone film. Name that film.
Platoon (1986) and preceding Heaven & Earth (1993)

33. What was the name of Bob Ross’s show?
The Joy of Painting

34. What Simpsons character is a parody of Dr. Cliff Huxtable?
Dr. Julius Hibbert

35. How many days does Ariel have to receive a “kiss of true love” to remain human permanently in The Little Mermaid?
3 days

36. Bonus Points Question. Which two actors portray the titular characters, Harry and Sally, in Harry Met Sally…?
Earn one point for each actor you can name, plus an additional point for providing the full name of their character.
Billy Crystal plays Harry Burns, and Meg Ryan portrays Sally Albright.

37. What was the name of the judge presiding over the Night Court TV show?
Judge Harold “Harry” T. Stone, portrayed by Harry Anderson

38. TV Catchphrase: Who said, “Did I do that?”?
Steve Urkel on Family Matters

39. Who was Bart Simpson’s teacher?
Mrs. Krabappel

40. Name the ship that ran aground in Prince William Sound, Alaska, spilling 750,000 barrels of crude oil.
Exxon Valdez

41. Who portrayed Ben Matlock on television?
Andy Griffith

42. Who was the Pope in 1989?
John Paul II (October 16, 1978 – April 2, 2005)

43. Star Trek Question, with a hint. Who are they?
HINT: “resistance is futile”
The Borg

44. Today, 99% of Americans have access to 911. What was the percentage in 1989?
50%

45. Name the character who is Garfield’s not-so-smart but lovable canine companion.
Odie

46. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1989?
Sean Connery

47. You get one point for each of the three main actors you can name in Who’s The Boss.
Tony Danza, Alyssa Milano, and Judith Light

48. Who was the author sentenced to death by Iran’s Ayatollah Khomeini in 1989 for his novel The Satanic Verses?
Salman Rushdie

49. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1988/1989 season?
The Cosby Show

50. Which actor portrays Wayne Szalinski in Honey, I Shrunk the Kids?
Rick Moranis

51. Where did TVs Jessica Fletcher reside?
Cabot Cove, a coastal town in Maine

52. What is the 3-letter word with the most meanings in English?
The Second Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary, published in 1989, lists 430 meanings of the verb “set.”

53. Which Golden Girl often gave one-liner jokes starting with “Picture it, Sicily…”
Sophia (played by Estelle Getty)

54. Who was the first African American Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, appointed in 1989?
General Colin Powell

55. Which character is introduced as the school bully in The Simpsons episode “Bart the General”?
Nelson Muntz

56. In Lethal Weapon II, where is Roger Murtaugh when he discovers a bomb has been planted?
Sitting on a toilet seat.

57. Only three television shows have ranked number one in Nielsen ratings for five consecutive seasons. Can you name the television show from the 1980s that achieved this feat?
The Cosby Show (1985–1986 through 1989–1990)

58. How many people lived in the United States in 1989?
246,819,230

59. How many people lived in the World in 1989?
5,223,704,308

60. Say the famous quote spoken by actress Dorothy McHugh in a television commercial for a medical alarm and protection company called LifeCall.
“I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up!”

61. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1989?
Another Day in Paradise by Phil Collins

62. Who portrayed the titular character, Dr. Douglas “Doogie” Howser?
Neil Patrick Harris

63. In 1989, who was the wealthiest person in the UK?
Queen Elizabeth II

64. The biggest song of 1989 peaked at #2, according to Billboard Magazine. What was the song?
Look Away by Chicago

65. In 1989, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?
Men – 71.5 years, Women – 78.3 years

66. In the Chinese zodiac cycle, what animal was represented in 1989?
The Snake

67. Who played the role of Corky Sherwood, the perky co-anchor on Murphy Brown?
Faith Ford

68. Who won the 1989 World Series?
Oakland Athletics

69. In which state was 21 Jump Street set, as subtly indicated by license plates and other clues?
The state of Washington, as indicated by the “Beautiful Evergreen State” license plates

70. Fair, Isaac, and Company created this credit score measurement. What do we call it today?
FICO

71. On Cheers, Which character served as the bar’s waitress and was known for her sharp tongue in the early seasons?
Carla Tortelli, played by Rhea Perlman

72. What is the name of the celebrity local clown introduced in Season 1 of The Simpsons?
Krusty the Clown

73. What weapon does the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Michelangelo use?
Nunchaku

74. This 1989 hit mentioned over 100 individual history references from his birth through 1989. Name the singer and song.
We Didn’t Start the Fire by Billy Joel

75. What Coca-Cola Catchphrase was introduced in 1989?
The Official Soft Drink of Summer

76. According to Billboard Magazine, Who was the biggest Musical Artist of 1989?
New Kids on the Block

77. Who was the biggest solo musical artist of the 1980s?
Michael Jackson

78. Who won the World Series in 1989?
Oakland Athletics

79. What team won the Super Bowl in 1989?
San Francisco 49ers

80. This doll line featured Little Lulu, Tiny Tina, Wee Willie, and Titch. Name that playset toy.
Polly Pockets

81. This handheld game console was developed by Nintendo and launched in the Japanese home market on April 21, 1989, and in the US later that year.
HINT: It was discontinued in 2003.
Game Boy

82. How many episodes were produced for the 1987–1996 TMNT animated series?
193 episodes

83. Which Seinfeld character was not present in the pilot episode but became a mainstay in the series?
Elaine Benes

84. Can you name the bull terrier who was the mascot for Bud Light beer in the late 180s?
Spuds MacKenzie

85. This video game character debuted in the 1989 Game Boy launch game Super Mario Land as the ruler of Sarasaland, where she was given the role of damsel in distress for Mario to rescue. Name her.
Princess Peach

86. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1989?
Clear and Present Danger by Tom Clancy

87. General Motors began offering cars equipped with this safety device in 1973. As of April 1989, every new car has them. Name it.
Airbags

88. What is the name of the artifact that Indiana Jones seeks in The Last Crusade?
The Holy Grail

89. Along with Bob Kane, who is created as Batman’s co-creator?
Bill Finger

Trivia Team Bonus Answers:

1. What film earned Jack Nicholson the most money?
Batman. Nicholson received a base salary of $6 million for the role, and a percentage of the box office earned another $60 million and $90 million.

2. In TVs Coach, who is the head coach of the Minnesota State University Screaming Eagles football team?
Hayden Fox, portrayed by Craig T. Nelson

3. Who is the hyperactive and loud television clown that Garfield finds annoying?
Binky the Clown

4. This comic book character is an undead vigilante brought back to life by a supernatural bird to avenge his own murder and the death of his fiancée. Name him.
The Crow

5. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1989?
Sunday Silence

6. In which European city can you find a famous statue of The Little Mermaid?
Copenhagen, Denmark, honoring the original fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen.

7. This North American island is an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark and got its first flag in 1989. Name this very famous island.
NOT HELPFUL HINT: The flag is red and white.
Greenland

8. What catchphrase is Turtle Michelangelo famous for?
“Cowabunga!”

9. What musical instrument does television’s Ben Matlock play?
Banjo

10. What is the deli’s name where the iconic “I’ll have what she’s having” scene in Harry Meets Sally takes place?
The scene is set in Katz’s Delicatessen, a famous New York eatery.

Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1923?

23 Trivia Questions for 1923 History

(answers)

1. Two brothers, Walter and Roy, founded what animation company?

2. What dance craze that became popular for the rest of the decade, was introduced by The Ziegfield Follies of 1923 by the all-black cast African-American Broadway musical “Running Wild”?

3. In 1923, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?

4. The Gregorian calendar was formed in 1582. What country adapted it in 1923?

5. Formerly the center of the Ottoman Empire, what country was founded in 1923?

6. What is the capital of The Republic of Turkey?

7. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1923

8. How much did a Pound of Butter cost in 1923?

9. Who won the 1923 World Series?

10. What film, starring Lon Cheney, and later adapted by Walt Disney, was released?

11. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1923?

12. What movie studio was formed by four brothers, Albert, Samuel, Jack, and Harry?

13. How many people lived in the United States in 1923?

14. What popular magazine debuted, with former US Speaker of the House Joseph G. Cannon on the cover?

15. What 45-foot-tall icon was established on Mount Lee, in California?

16. Where was the worst natural disaster in the 1920s, killing over 140,000 people?

17. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1923?

18. Who was the President of the United States in 1923

19. What was the average household income in 1923?

20. What major star began recording in 1923, and eventually had a #1 song, in 1964?

21. What endurance racing event debuted in France?

22. Who played the premiere Major League Baseball game at Yankee Stadium?

23. Opened in 1923, this London stadium hosted the 1948 Summer Olympics…

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. What was the highest-grossing movie of 1923?

2. In Kansa, James Cummings and J. Earl McLeod, invented what motorized construction vehicle?

3. Who was the Pope in 1923?

4. How much did an average Ford Model T cost in 1923?

5. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1923?

6. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1923?

7. Who was the American Vice-President in 1923

8. What artist, with a career lasting over 30 years, debuted in King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band?

9. Dorothy Dix received 100,000 letters a year and her estimated reading audience was about 60 million for her newspaper column. What was her column about?

10. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1923?

The Answers:

23 Trivia Answers for 1923 History

1. Two brothers, Walter and Roy, founded what animation company?
The Walt Disney Studio (Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio)

2. What dance craze that became popular for the rest of the decade, was introduced by The Ziegfield Follies of 1923 by the all-black cast African-American Broadway musical “Running Wild”?
The Charleston

3. In 1923, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?
Men – 56.1 years, Women – 58.5 years.

4. The Gregorian calendar was formed in 1582. What country adapted it in 1923?
Greece

5. Formerly the center of the Ottoman Empire, what country was founded in 1923?
The Republic of Turkey

6. What is the capital of The Republic of Turkey?
Ankara

7. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1923?
Parade of the Wooden Soldiers by Paul Whiteman

8. How much did a Pound of Butter cost in 1923?
56 cents

9. Who won the 1923 World Series?
In 1923, The New York Yankees won, beating the New York Giants (4 games to 2)

10. What film, starring Lon Cheney, and later adapted by Walt Disney, was released?
The Hunchback of Notre Dame

11. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1923?
In 1923, The Ottawa Senators won over the Edmonton Eskimos (2 games to none)

12. What movie studio was formed by four brothers, Albert, Samuel, Jack, and Harry?
Warner Brothers

13. How many people lived in the United States in 1923?
The population was an estimated 111,947,000 people.

14. What popular magazine debuted, with former US Speaker of the House Joseph G. Cannon on the cover?
Time Magazine

15. What 45-foot-tall icon was established on Mount Lee, in California?
The Hollywood Sign (originally The Hollywoodland Sign)

16. Where was the worst natural disaster in the 1920s, killing over 140,000 people?
Japan’s Great Kanto earthquake

17. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1923?
$0.22 per gallon

18. Who was the President of the United States in 1923?
Warren G. Harding (March 4, 1921 – August 2, 1923) and Calvin Coolidge (August 2, 1923 – March 4, 1929)

19. What was the average household income in 1923?
$3,226.70

20. What major star began recording in 1923, and eventually had a #1 song, in 1964?
Louis Armstrong

21. What endurance racing event debuted in France?
(24 Hours of) Le Mans

22. Who played the premiere Major League Baseball game at Yankee Stadium?
The New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox, by a score of 4-1, with Babe Ruth hitting a three-run home run.

23. Opened in 1923, this London stadium hosted the 1948 Summer Olympics…
Wembley Stadium

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. What was the highest-grossing movie of 1923?
The Covered Wagon

2. In Kansa, James Cummings and J. Earl McLeod, invented what motorized construction vehicle?
The Bulldozer

3. Who was the Pope in 1923?
Pope Pius XI, February 6, 1922 – February 10, 1939

4. How much did an average Ford Model T cost in 1923?
$365

5. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1923?
$0.22 per gallon

6. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1923?
Black Oxen by Gertrude Atherton

7. Who was the American Vice-President in 1923?
Calvin Coolidge (March 4, 1921 – August 2, 1923)
The office of vice president was vacant from August 2, 1923 – March 4, 1925

8. What artist, with a career lasting over 30 years, debuted in King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band?
Louis Armstrong

9. Dorothy Dix received 100,000 letters a year and her estimated reading audience was about 60 million for her newspaper column. What was her column about?
She was an Advice Columnist. (Real name: Elizabeth Meriwether Gilmer)

10. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1923?
Zev

Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1936?

36 Trivia Questions for 1936 History

(answers)

1. Who was the President of the United States in 1936?

2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1936?

3. In 1936, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?

4. Who was NOT inducted into Baseball’s Hall of Fame in 1936: Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson or Billy Hamilton?

5. Who wrote the 1936 novel Gone with the Wind?

6. Who won the 1936 World Series?

7. Disney’s Mickey Mouse Cartoon series ran from 1928 through 1953 in 130 installments. Only three episodes did NOT feature Mickey; what other Disney Character took his place?

8. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1936?

9. How many people lived in the United States in 1936?

10. Premiering January 31, 1936, what radio show featured Britt Reid as a masked adventurer/crimefighter?

11. According to the radio show, what masked man was the Green Hornet (Britt Reid) related to?

12. Name the British luxury liner that left Southampton on her maiden voyage across the Atlantic Ocean?

13. What American magazine published the first-ranked popular music “Hit Parade?”

14. Leslie Howard and Norma Shearer starred in what film version of a William Shakespeare play of the same name?

15. He made his major league debut with the New York Yankees in 1936, and his career may be best remembered for his 56-game hitting streak. Name him.

16. What household tool was invented and patented by Henry F. Phillips?

17. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1936?

18. What was the highest-grossing film of 1936?

19. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1936?

20. Completed in 1936, some say it will last 10,000 years. What is it?

21. First appearing in a newspaper comic strip on February 17, 1936, who was the first hero to wear a unitard skin-tight costume with his mask?

22. What Charlie Chaplin film featured the last appearance of his “little tramp” character?

23. Who was the British king who abdicated his throne on December 11, 1936?

24. Who was the Time Magazine Woman of the Year in 1936?

25. Paul McCartney, Larry Graham, John Entwistle, and Charles Mingus all took advantage of this musical invention…

26. These were first introduced to ski resorts in 1936 and 1937…

27. This man set a (at the time) record for a non-stop transcontinental flight from Los Angeles to Newark, New Jersey, in 9 hours 27 minutes 10 seconds.

28. Although established in 1882, this once-popular magazine changed its focus to large pictures and photography.

29. What American politician and presidential candidate was born in the Panama Canal Zone?

30. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1936?

31. What novel by Margaret Mitchell later won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction?

32. It was the longest NHL game at 176 minutes and 30 seconds. It was between the Montreal Maroons and what American hockey team

33. Born in Lansing, Michigan, who was the top American box office star from the late 1970s and early 1980s?

34. It held the first World’s Fair (Great Exhibition of 1851) in Hyde Park, London, and had nearly a million feet of exhibition space but was destroyed by a fire in 1936. What was the name of this building?

35. Heisman Trophy winner Jay Berwanger was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in what inaugural event?

36. Who was the noted writer and economist who released The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money?

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1936?

2. George Washington’s head was finished first on Mount Rushmore in 1934. Whose head was second and dedicated in 1936?

3. Hans Selye publicized a body’s reaction to this as a biological condition. What did he describe?

4. Who was the Pope in 1936?

5. The 1936 Summer Olympics were held in Berlin, Germany. How many medals did the US win?

6. He was the most successful Olympian, winning four gold medals in the 1936 Summer Olympics. Who was he?

7. Who were the 1936 NFL Champions?

8. Who was the American Vice-President in 1936?

9. Held in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, how many medals did the US win in the 1936 Winter Olympics?

10. At the opening of the 1936 Olympics, what was the only country NOT to dip its flag as it passed Adolph Hitler?

The Answers:

36 Trivia Answers for 1936 History

1. Who was the President of the United States in 1936?
Franklin D. Roosevelt (March 4, 1933 – April 12, 1945)

2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1936?
Pennies From Heaven – Bing Crosby

3. In 1936, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?
Men – 56.6 years, Women – 60.6 years.

4. Who was NOT inducted into Baseball’s Hall of Fame in 1936: Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson or Billy Hamilton?
Billy Hamilton (elected to the Hall in 1961)

5. Who wrote the 1936 novel Gone with the Wind?
Margaret Mitchell

6. Who won the 1936 World Series?
In 1936, The New York Yankees won, beating the New York Giants (4 games to 2)

7. Disney’s Mickey Mouse Cartoon series ran from 1928 through 1953 in 130 installments. Only three episodes did NOT feature Mickey; what other Disney Character took his place?
Donald Duck. (The cartoons  were Donald and Pluto, Don Donald and Modern Inventions)

8. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1936?
In 1936, The Detroit Red Wings won over the Toronto Maple Leafs (3 games to 1)

9. How many people lived in the United States in 1936?
The population was an estimated 128,053,180 people.

10. Premiering January 31, 1936, what radio show featured Britt Reid as a masked adventurer/crimefighter?
The Green Hornet

11. According to the radio show, what masked man was the Green Hornet (Britt Reid) related to?
The Lone Ranger

12. Name the British luxury liner that left Southampton on her maiden voyage across the Atlantic Ocean?
RMS Queen Mary

13. What American magazine published the first-ranked popular music “Hit Parade?”
Billboard magazine published its first music hit parade on January 4, 1936.

14. Leslie Howard and Norma Shearer starred in what film version of a William Shakespeare play of the same name?
Romeo and Juliet

15. He made his major league debut with the New York Yankees in 1936, and his career may be best remembered for his 56-game hitting streak. Name him.
Joe DiMaggio

16. What household tool was invented and patented by Henry F. Phillips?
The Philips-head screwdriver

17. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1936?
Gone With The Wind by Margaret Mitchell

18. What was the highest-grossing film of 1936?
The Great Ziegfeld

19. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1936?
8 cents

20. Completed in 1936, some say it will last 10,000 years. What is it?
The Hoover Dam. (aka The Boulder Dam)

21. First appearing in a newspaper comic strip on February 17, 1936, who was the first hero to wear a unitard skin-tight costume with his mask?
The Phantom, by Lee Falk.

22. What Charlie Chaplin film featured the last appearance of his “little tramp” character?
Modern Times

23. Who was the British king who abdicated his throne on December 11, 1936?
Edward VIII (he wanted to marry a divorced woman, Wallis Simpson)

24. Who was the Time Magazine Woman of the Year in 1936?
Wallis Simpson

25. Paul McCartney, Larry Graham, John Entwistle, and Charles Mingus all took advantage of this musical invention…
The electric bass guitar

26. These were first introduced to ski resorts in 1936 and 1937…
Ski Chairlifts

27. This man set a (at the time) record for a non-stop transcontinental flight from Los Angeles to Newark, New Jersey, in 9 hours 27 minutes 10 seconds.
Howard Hughes

28. Although established in 1882, this once-popular magazine changed its focus to large pictures and photography.
Life

29. What American politician and presidential candidate was born in the Panama Canal Zone?
John McCain (August 29, 1936 – August 25, 2018)

30. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1936?
$0.19 per gallon

31. What novel by Margaret Mitchell later won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction?
Gone With The Wind.

32. It was the longest NHL game at 176 minutes and 30 seconds. It was between the Montreal Maroons and what American hockey team?
Detroit Redwings

33. Born in Lansing, Michigan, who was the top American box office star from the late 1970s and early 1980s?
Burt Reynolds (February 11, 1936 – September 6, 2018)

34. It held the first World’s Fair (Great Exhibition of 1851) in Hyde Park, London, and had nearly a million feet of exhibition space but was destroyed by a fire in 1936. What was the name of this building?
The Crystal Palace

35. Heisman Trophy winner Jay Berwanger was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in what inaugural event?
The NFL Draft began in 1936

36. Who was the noted writer and economist who released The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money?
John Maynard Keyes

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1936?
Bold Venture

2. George Washington’s head was finished first on Mount Rushmore in 1934. Whose head was second and dedicated in 1936?
Thomas Jefferson

3. Hans Selye publicized a body’s reaction to this as a biological condition. What did he describe?
Stress

4. Who was the Pope in 1936?
Pope Pius XI, February 6, 1922 – February 10, 1939

5. The 1936 Summer Olympics were held in Berlin, Germany. How many medals did the US win?
56.
24 Gold, 20 Silver, 12 Bronze.

6. He was the most successful Olympian, winning four gold medals in the 1936 Summer Olympics. Who was he?
Jesse Owens

7. Who were the 1936 NFL Champions?
Green Bay Packers

8. Who was the American Vice-President in 1936?
John Garner (March 4, 1933 – January 20, 1941)

9. Held in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, how many medals did the US win in the 1936 Winter Olympics?
4.
1 Gold, 0 Silver, 3 Bronze.

10. At the opening of the 1936 Olympics, what was the only country NOT to dip its flag as it passed Adolph Hitler?
The United States

Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1976?

1976 Trivia: How Well Do You Remember This Bicentennial Year?

1976 wasn’t just any year—it marked America’s Bicentennial celebration and was packed with unforgettable moments in pop culture, music, movies, and more. This trivia page is your chance to test your knowledge of this iconic year, filled with questions that will challenge and entertain.

Think you know the ’70s? Try answering these: What film won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1976? Which chart-topping song became a disco anthem? What milestone event in sports left fans cheering across the globe? And can you name the best-selling toy that debuted in this monumental year?

For bonus trivia, here are some extra tidbits to test your memory:

• Rocky became a cinematic underdog story, inspiring audiences worldwide and winning hearts (and awards) with its iconic tale of grit and determination.
• The nation celebrated its 200th birthday with fireworks, parades, and the launch of the Freedom Train, which traveled across the country showcasing artifacts from American history.
• Apple Computers was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne, setting the stage for the tech revolution.
• In music, The Band’s Last Waltz concert, directed by Martin Scorsese, became one of the most famous farewell performances ever.
• The Concorde supersonic passenger jet made its first commercial flight, redefining air travel.

Whether you’re here to brush up for trivia night or take a nostalgic trip back to one of the most dynamic years in history, this page has everything you need to explore 1976’s biggest highlights. From disco fever to political milestones, this year was truly unforgettable.

So, how much do you know about 1976? Dive into the trivia now and see if you can match the energy and excitement of the Bicentennial!

1976 Pop Culture, History, and Unforgettable Moments

1976 was a standout year in pop culture and history, brimming with innovation, celebration, and unforgettable milestones. As the United States celebrated its Bicentennial, the spirit of revolution and progress was reflected in the year’s music, movies, television, and historical events. From groundbreaking films to unforgettable sports moments, 1976 offered a mix of nostalgia and forward-thinking energy.

In entertainment, 1976 was a year of firsts and lasting impressions. Blockbuster movies captivated audiences with compelling storytelling, while chart-topping hits showcased a blend of disco fever, rock legends, and soulful anthems. On television, viewers tuned in to see new series that would become long-lasting favorites alongside the enduring classics of the decade. Toys and games from 1976 also left a mark, becoming cultural touchstones for kids and collectors alike.

Globally, 1976 saw historic achievements and social shifts. The year witnessed stunning scientific moments, like advancements in space exploration, while politics and world events shaped the headlines. In sports, unforgettable wins and underdog stories energized fans across the globe, making 1976 a year filled with thrilling victories and moments of perseverance.

Want to test your knowledge of 1976? Take our trivia quiz to relive this iconic year’s events, trends, and pop culture highlights. See how much you remember—or learn something new—about this pivotal historical moment!

76 Trivia Questions for 1976 History

(answers)

1. Who was Charlie’s voice in Charlie’s Angels?

2. Name the 32-ounce soft drink that became popular at 7-11 stores.

3. Name the swashbuckling space hero introduced by Marvel Comics in 1976.
HINT: His mother was Meredith Quill

4. Garfield may be the most famous fictional cat in the world. Who owns him?

5. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1976?

6. Name the television duo who chanted “Schlemiel! Schlimazel! Hasenpfeffer Incorporated!”

7. Name the Hanna-Barbera character who wears a green cap and a bow tie and has a best friend named Beegle Beagle.

8. Fictional Tennis Player Jaime Sommers was best known as the title character for her ABC television show. Name that series.

9. The Bionic Woman was a spin-off from another show about fictional astronaut Steve Austin. Who played the role of Colonel Steve Austin, the Six Million Dollar Man?

10. You get one point for the name of each of the three original Charlie’s Angels.

11. Who replaced Farrah Fawcett’s character in season two?

12. Name the Angel who lasted all five seasons of Charlie’s Angels.

13. In 1976, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?

14. Name the rock band introducing inflatable flying pigs to their live shows.

15. Name the clay figurine who appeared on Saturday Night Live 24 times between 1976 and 1981.

16. Who was the biggest Musical Artist of 1976?

17. These faster-than-sound airliners were introduced in 1976 and flew until 2003. Name that jet.

18. How many people lived in the World in 1976?

19. How many people lived in the United States in 1976?

20. Name the highest-grossing film of 1976.

21. Name the second-highest-grossing film of 1976.

22. Who starred as a self-destructive rock star in A Star Is Born?

23. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1976:
Zoe Saldana, Keri Russell, Reese Witherspoon, or Melissa Joan Hart

24. Which sports star was NOT born in 1976:
Peyton Manning, Donovan McNabb, Kobe Bryant, or Tim Duncan

25. The first supercomputer, Model 001, was installed at Los Alamos National Laboratory. What was it called?

26. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak also introduced a computer in 1976. What was it called?

27. Who was the President of the United States in 1976?

28. Who was the Vice President of the United States in 1976?

29. This television show was based loosely on the 1975 film Cooley High.

30. What were the names of the What’s Happening!! characters played by Fred Berry and Haywood Nelson?

31. This children’s show was hosted by humans Doug and Emmy Jo (real-life spouses Douglas Momary and Emily Josephine Peden) and costumed characters like Henrietta Hippo and Charlie the Owl. Name that syndicated program…

32. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1976?

33. Where were the 1976 Winter Olympic Games held?

34. Where were the 1976 Summer Olympic Games held?

35. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1975/1976 season?

36. Who won the Super Bowl X?

37. What was celebrated in the US on July 4, 1776

38. At the 1976 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, Frank Sinatra brought an old friend of Jerry Lewis to the stage. Name that old buddy.

39. Who said this TV Catchphrase: Who said, “Elizabeth, I’m coming!”?

40. This Children’s television show featured a segment called “Spidey Super Stories.” Name that show.

41. The theme song for Lavern and Shirley peaked at #25 in 1976. Name that tune!

42. Which was the biggest “one-hit wonder” of 1976?
More, More, More by Andrea True Connection, Disco Duck by Rick Dees, or Convoy by C.W. McCall?

43. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1976

44. Who won the 1976 World Series?

45. Welcome Back, Kotter was a sitcom about a teacher named Gabe Kotter. Name the fictional school he taught at.

46. This CBS show was a spin-off about the neighbors of Archie and Edith Bunker. Name that show.

47. George Jefferson had a very successful business. What did he do for a living?

38. This analog recording tape was the most popular until the dawn of DVDs.

49. This recording tape, made by SONY, was the second most popular, behind VHS. Name that analog recording tape.

50. Name the television show set almost entirely in the detective squad room of the 12th Precinct in Greenwich Village, New York City.

51. Who are the Sleestaks?
HINT: They were featured in a children’s TV show and a 2009 movie.

52. Although mentioned in a 1964 book and again in a 1971 film, this candy went on sale for the first time in 1976. Name that sweet.

53. This comic book creature was created by writer Bill Mantlo and artist Keith Giffen and inspired a Beatles song.

54. This Swedish band had 15 Top 40 hits in the US, but only one #1 hit in 1976. Name that group!

55. Name Stevie Wonder’s biggest album.

56. This 1976 film was a remake and featured actress Jessica Lange in her first film role. Name that film

57. This big-budget director said, “When the Jaws die, nobody cry. When my Kong die, everybody cry!”

58. Formed in 1976, you get one point for each of the four members of rock band U2.

59. The founder and leader of the Communist Party of China died after ruling the country for 27 years. Name him

60. Name The Muppet Show hecklers, named after two landmark New York City hotels.

61. This Muppet Show character is known for his catchphrase “Wocka Wocka!”. Name that muppet.

62. Name the first person to score a perfect 10 at the Olympics.

63. This spacecraft touched down on Mars on July 20, 1976. Name it.

64. The G-6 was renamed the “Group of 7” (G-7). What country joined France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States?

65. This film featured a group of misfit youths on a baseball team coached by Morris Buttermaker, played by Walter Matthau. Name that movie

66. Donny & Marie aired from 1976 – 1979. Who was older, Donny or Marie Osmond?

67. Which Osmond sibling was “I’m a Little Bit Country” and “Little Bit Rock ‘n Roll?”

68. This villain first appeared in the third supplement to the original Dungeons & Dragons rules.
HINT: He was also mentioned in Netflix’s Stranger Things

69. Name the Canadian Major League Team created on March 26, 1976.

70. Name the long-running TV show centered on Ann Romano, a divorced mother raising her two teenage daughters, Julie and Barbara, in Indianapolis

71. In this WWII-era film, Henry Fonda, as Admiral Chester Nimitz said ” “Were we better than the Japanese, or just luckier?” Name the film.

72. What was the IBM 3800?

73. Name the most famous vampire that was introduced in 1976.

74. Marc Brown created this inquisitive aardvark. Name that perpetual 8-year-old.
HINT: His sister is “D.W.”

75. This scientific calculator has been the standard for many students since 1976.

76. Rocky Balboa’s fight with Apollo Creed lasted 15 rounds in the film Rocky. Who won the fight?

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. How much money was offered to Rocky for him to fight Apollo Creed for the World Heavyweight Championship?

2. The trio in Charlie’s Angels almost had a different name for the show. Name it.

3. This watch was the world’s first popular digital/analog timepiece. Name that timepiece.

4. Who was the Pope in 1976?

5. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1976?

6. Name the subtly-patriotic bird that made his first appearance on The Muppet Show on September 5, 1976.

7. The disappearance of Richie’s older brother Charles Cunningham on Happy Days started what Pop Culture Phenomenon?

8. Introduced in 1976, this Cadbury candy has a chocolate coating filled with caramel and crushed roasted peanuts.

9. Penrod “Penry” Pooch, a mild-mannered janitor, was a cartoon superhero. Name that good guy.

10. Name the actor/musician who voiced Hong Kong Phooey.
HINT: He also sang the theme song

The Answers:

76 Trivia Answers for 1976 History

1. Who was Charlie’s voice in Charlie’s Angels?
John Forsythe

2. Name the 32-ounce soft drink that became popular at 7-11 stores.
The Big Gulp

3. Name the swashbuckling space hero introduced by Marvel Comics in 1976.
HINT: His mother was Meredith Quill
Star-Lord (Peter Quill)

4. Garfield may be the most famous fictional cat in the world. Who owns him?
Jon Arbuckle (Jim Davis created Garfield)

5. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1976?
Silly Love Songs – Wings

6. Name the television duo who chanted “Schlemiel! Schlimazel! Hasenpfeffer Incorporated!”
Laverne and Shirley

7. Name the Hanna-Barbera character who wears a green cap and a bow tie and has a best friend named Beegle Beagle.
Grape Ape

8. Fictional Tennis Player Jaime Sommers was best known as the title character for her ABC television show. Name that series.
The Bionic Woman

9. The Bionic Woman was a spin-off from another show about fictional astronaut Steve Austin. Who played the role of Colonel Steve Austin, the Six Million Dollar Man?
Lee Majors

10. You get one point for the name of each of the three original Charlie’s Angels.
Sabrina Duncan (Kate Jackson), Jill Munroe (Farrah Fawcett), and Kelly Garrett (Jaclyn Smith)

11. Who replaced Farrah Fawcett’s character in season two?
Cheryl Ladd, as Kris Monroe

12. Name the Angel who lasted all five seasons of Charlie’s Angels.
Kelly Garrett (Jaclyn Smith)

13. In 1976, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?
Men – 69.1 years, Women – 76.8 years

14. Name the rock band introducing inflatable flying pigs to their live shows.
Pink Floyd

15. Name the clay figurine who appeared on Saturday Night Live 24 times between 1976 and 1981.
Mr. Bill

16. Who was the biggest Musical Artist of 1976?
Elton John (culturally, some people could say, Diana Ross)

17. These faster-than-sound airliners were introduced in 1976 and flew until 2003. Name that jet.
The Concorde

18. How many people lived in the World in 1976?
4,142,505,882

19. How many people lived in the United States in 1976?
218,035,164

20. Name the highest-grossing film of 1976.
Rocky

21. Name the second-highest-grossing film of 1976.
A Star Is Born

22. Who starred as a self-destructive rock star in A Star Is Born?
Kris Kristofferson

23. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1976:
Zoe Saldana, Keri Russell, Reese Witherspoon, or Melissa Joan Hart
Zoe Saldana (born June 19, 1978)

24. Which sports star was NOT born in 1976:
Peyton Manning, Donovan McNabb, Kobe Bryant, or Tim Duncan
Kobe Bean Bryant (August 23, 1978 – January 26, 2020)

25. The first supercomputer, Model 001, was installed at Los Alamos National Laboratory. What was it called?
Cray-1 (Cray Research)

26. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak also introduced a computer in 1976. What was it called?
Apple Computer 1 (Apple 1)

27. Who was the President of the United States in 1976?
Gerald Ford (August 9, 1974 – January 20, 1977)

28. Who was the Vice President of the United States in 1976?
Nelson Rockefeller (December 19, 1974 – January 20, 1977)

29. This television show was based loosely on the 1975 film Cooley High.
What’s Happening!!

30. What were the names of the What’s Happening!! characters played by Fred Berry and Haywood Nelson?
Rerun and Dwayne

31. This children’s show was hosted by humans Doug and Emmy Jo (real-life spouses Douglas Momary and Emily Josephine Peden) and costumed characters like Henrietta Hippo and Charlie the Owl. Name that syndicated program…
New Zoo Review

32. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1976?
Montreal Canadiens

33. Where were the 1976 Winter Olympic Games held?
Innsbruck, Austria

34. Where were the 1976 Summer Olympic Games held?
Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

35. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1975/1976 season?
All in the Family

36. Who won the Super Bowl X?
Pittsburgh Steelers

37. What was celebrated in the US on July 4, 1776
United States Bicentennial

38. At the 1976 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, Frank Sinatra brought an old friend of Jerry Lewis to the stage. Name that old buddy.
Dean Martin. Some call the event the last great moment of the Golden Age of Television.

39. Who said this TV Catchphrase: Who said, “Elizabeth, I’m coming!”?
Fred Sanford (Redd Fox) on Sanford and Son (1972-1977)

40. This Children’s television show featured a segment called “Spidey Super Stories.” Name that show.
The Electric Company

41. The theme song for Lavern and Shirley peaked at #25 in 1976. Name that tune!
Making Our Dreams Come True by Cyndi Grecco

42. Which was the biggest “one-hit wonder” of 1976?
More, More, More by Andrea True Connection, Disco Duck by Rick Dees, or Convoy by C.W. McCall?
Disco Duck by Rick Dees

43. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1976?
Trinity by Leon Uris

44. Who won the 1976 World Series?
Cincinnati Reds

45. Welcome Back, Kotter was a sitcom about a teacher named Gabe Kotter. Name the fictional school he taught at.
James Buchanan High School

46. This CBS show was a spin-off about the neighbors of Archie and Edith Bunker. Name that show.
The Jeffersons

47. George Jefferson had a very successful business. What did he do for a living?
He ran a successful dry cleaning business.

38. This analog recording tape was the most popular until the dawn of DVDs.
VHS

49. This recording tape, made by SONY, was the second most popular, behind VHS. Name that analog recording tape.
Betamax

50. Name the television show set almost entirely in the detective squad room of the 12th Precinct in Greenwich Village, New York City.
Barney Miller

51. Who are the Sleestaks?
HINT: They were featured in a children’s TV show and a 2009 movie.
The Sleestaks are one of the primary antagonists in Land of the Lost.

52. Although mentioned in a 1964 book and again in a 1971 film, this candy went on sale for the first time in 1976. Name that sweet.
The Everlasting Gobstopper.

53. This comic book creature was created by writer Bill Mantlo and artist Keith Giffen and inspired a Beatles song.
Rocket Racoon

54. This Swedish band had 15 Top 40 hits in the US, but only one #1 hit in 1976. Name that group!
ABBA

55. Name Stevie Wonder’s biggest album.
Songs in the Key of Life. The double album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, where it remained for 14 non-consecutive weeks, and it featured hits like “Sir Duke,” “I Wish,” “Isn’t She Lovely,” and “As.”

56. This 1976 film was a remake and featured actress Jessica Lange in her first film role. Name that film.
King Kong

57. This big-budget director said, “When the Jaws die, nobody cry. When my Kong die, everybody cry!”
Dino De Laurentiis

58. Formed in 1976, you get one point for each of the four members of rock band U2.
Bono (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), the Edge (lead guitar, keyboards), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen Jr. (drums and percussion)

59. The founder and leader of the Communist Party of China died after ruling the country for 27 years. Name him
Chairman Mao Zedong

60. Name The Muppet Show hecklers, named after two landmark New York City hotels.
Statler and Waldorf

61. This Muppet Show character is known for his catchphrase “Wocka Wocka!”. Name that muppet.
Fozzie Bear.

62. Name the first person to score a perfect 10 at the Olympics.
Gymnast Nadia Comăneci of Romania. She earned seven perfect scores and three gold medals.

63. This spacecraft touched down on Mars on July 20, 1976. Name it.
Viking I

64. The G-6 was renamed the “Group of 7” (G-7). What country joined France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States?
Canada

65. This film featured a group of misfit youths on a baseball team coached by Morris Buttermaker, played by Walter Matthau. Name that movie.
The Bad News Bears

66. Donny & Marie aired from 1976 – 1979. Who was older, Donny or Marie Osmond?
Marie was 16 when the show went on the air. Donny was 18.

67. Which Osmond sibling was “I’m a Little Bit Country” and “Little Bit Rock ‘n Roll?”
Marie was the country fan, and Donny was the rocker.

68. This villain first appeared in the third supplement to the original Dungeons & Dragons rules.
HINT: He was also mentioned in Netflix’s Stranger Things
Vecna

69. Name the Canadian Major League Team created on March 26, 1976.
Toronto Blue Jays

70. Name the long-running TV show centered on Ann Romano, a divorced mother raising her two teenage daughters, Julie and Barbara, in Indianapolis.
One Day at a Time (1975-1984)

71. In this WWII-era film, Henry Fonda, as Admiral Chester Nimitz said ” “Were we better than the Japanese, or just luckier?” Name the film.
Midway

72. What was the IBM 3800?
The first commercial laser printer

73. Name the most famous vampire that was introduced in 1976.
Lestat de Lioncourt (From Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire )

74. Marc Brown created this inquisitive aardvark. Name that perpetual 8-year-old.
HINT: His sister is “D.W.”
Arthur Read

75. This scientific calculator has been the standard for many students since 1976.
TI-30 (by Texas Instruments)

76. Rocky Balboa’s fight with Apollo Creed lasted 15 rounds in Rocky. Who won the fight?
Apollo Creed in a split decision.

Trivia Team Bonus Answers:

1. How much money was offered to Rocky for him to fight Apollo Creed for the World Heavyweight Championship?
$150,000

2. The trio in Charlie’s Angels almost had a different name for the show. Name it.
The Alley Cats

3. This watch was the world’s first popular digital/analog timepiece. Name that timepiece.
Omega Chrono-Quartz

4. Who was the Pope in 1976?
Paul VI (June 21, 1963 – August 6, 1978)

5. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1976?
Bold Forbes

6. Name the subtly-patriotic bird that made his first appearance on The Muppet Show on September 5, 1976.
Sam the Eagle

7. The disappearance of Richie’s older brother Charles Cunningham on Happy Days started what Pop Culture Phenomenon?
Chuck Cunningham Syndrome (describing when a character disappears from a program with no explanation)

8. Introduced in 1976, this Cadbury candy has a chocolate coating filled with caramel and crushed roasted peanuts.
Star Bar

9. Penrod “Penry” Pooch, a mild-mannered janitor, was a cartoon superhero. Name that good guy.
Hong Kong Phooey

10. Name the actor/musician who voiced Hong Kong Phooey.
HINT: He also sang the theme song
Scatman Crothers