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This actor-turned-politician became president of the United States in the 1980s. In 1967 he became governor of California and served in this post until 1975. What was his name?
This actor-turned-politician became president of the United States in the 1980s. In 1967 he became governor of California and served in this post until 1975. What was his name?
This government agency helped America win the space race by successfully sending a man to the moon in 1969. What is the name of the agency?
This government agency helped America win the space race by successfully sending a man to the moon in 1969. What is the name of the agency?
This iconic three-day music festival took place in upstate New York in 1969. Jimi Hendrix played "The Star-Spangled Banner" on his electric guitar. What was the name of the festival?
This iconic three-day music festival took place in upstate New York in 1969. Jimi Hendrix played "The Star-Spangled Banner" on his electric guitar. What was the name of the festival?
After denouncing apartheid, this future president of South Africa was imprisoned in 1964. He would remain in jail, still leading his movement, until he was finally released in 1990. What was this iconic leader’s name?
After denouncing apartheid, this future president of South Africa was imprisoned in 1964. He would remain in jail, still leading his movement, until he was finally released in 1990. What was this iconic leader’s name?
In 1964, The Beatles had 5 of the top 10 hits on the Billboard charts. Which song wasn't on the list?
In 1964, The Beatles had 5 of the top 10 hits on the Billboard charts. Which song wasn't on the list?
This iconic musical family got their start in the '60s. They were signed by Motown and were the opening act for Diana Ross in 1969. What was the name of this group?
This iconic musical family got their start in the '60s. They were signed by Motown and were the opening act for Diana Ross in 1969. What was the name of this group?
The US government tried and failed to overthrow this communist leader multiple times. The most embarrassing failure was during the Bay of Pigs fiasco. Who was this leader?
The US government tried and failed to overthrow this communist leader multiple times. The most embarrassing failure was during the Bay of Pigs fiasco. Who was this leader?
This macabre 1964 TV show was on television at the same time asThe Addams Family. This program featured a father that eerily resembled the "Frankenstein Monster". What is the name of this show?
This macabre 1964 TV show was on television at the same time asThe Addams Family. This program featured a father that eerily resembled the "Frankenstein Monster". What is the name of this show?
This civil rights leader had a dream that children would not be judged by the color of their skin but the content of their character. What was this nonviolent preacher’s name?
This civil rights leader had a dream that children would not be judged by the color of their skin but the content of their character. What was this nonviolent preacher’s name?
Which of the following Alfred Hitchcock films was released in 1960?
Which of the following Alfred Hitchcock films was released in 1960?
This famous novel stars Atticus Finch and Boo Radley. Written by Harper Lee in 1960, the book is considered an American classic. What is its title?
This famous novel stars Atticus Finch and Boo Radley. Written by Harper Lee in 1960, the book is considered an American classic. What is its title?
Who famously sang "Happy Birthday" to President John F. Kennedy in 1962?
Who famously sang "Happy Birthday" to President John F. Kennedy in 1962?
In 1964, world heavyweight champion Cassius Clay changed his name to what?
In 1964, world heavyweight champion Cassius Clay changed his name to what?
In 1963, the United States Postal Service added a new number to addresses across the United States to help make sorting and mail delivery faster. What was it called?
In 1963, the United States Postal Service added a new number to addresses across the United States to help make sorting and mail delivery faster. What was it called?
In 1964, Japan debuted the 0 Series Shinkansen Bullet Train. What was its maximum speed?
In 1964, Japan debuted the 0 Series Shinkansen Bullet Train. What was its maximum speed?
In 1962, three inmates escaped from what "inescapable" prison?
In 1962, three inmates escaped from what "inescapable" prison?
This member of a prominent American family was elected the youngest president of the United States in 1960:
This member of a prominent American family was elected the youngest president of the United States in 1960:
This gorgeous movie star was murdered in her home by the Manson family cult in 1969. What was the name of this actress?
This gorgeous movie star was murdered in her home by the Manson family cult in 1969. What was the name of this actress?
Julie Andrews played a singing nun in this famous 1965 musical set during the Nazi era. What was the name of this Academy Award-winning movie?
Julie Andrews played a singing nun in this famous 1965 musical set during the Nazi era. What was the name of this Academy Award-winning movie?
In 1968, the spy ship USS Pueblo was captured by what country?
In 1968, the spy ship USS Pueblo was captured by what country?
This 1961 dance spectacular musical was a modern adaptation ofRomeo and Juliet. It was choreographed by Jerome Robbins with Leonard Bernstein composing the music. What was the name of this movie musical?
This 1961 dance spectacular musical was a modern adaptation ofRomeo and Juliet. It was choreographed by Jerome Robbins with Leonard Bernstein composing the music. What was the name of this movie musical?
This 1960s anti-war slogan grew out of protest for the Vietnam War. It was often depicted with the peace symbol. What is the slogan?
This 1960s anti-war slogan grew out of protest for the Vietnam War. It was often depicted with the peace symbol. What is the slogan?
First a 1963 novel then a 1968 film, this movie franchise is still prominent to this day. It’s dystopian sci-fi in which humans no longer control the earth. What is the name of this series?
First a 1963 novel then a 1968 film, this movie franchise is still prominent to this day. It’s dystopian sci-fi in which humans no longer control the earth. What is the name of this series?
This esteemed thespian was the first African American to win Best Actor at the Academy Awards in 1964 for his role inLilies of the Field. What was his name?
This esteemed thespian was the first African American to win Best Actor at the Academy Awards in 1964 for his role inLilies of the Field. What was his name?
In 1963, what was the average cost of a gallon of gas?
In 1963, what was the average cost of a gallon of gas?
When President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, his vice president was sworn in on Air Force One. Who was the 36th president of the United States?
When President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, his vice president was sworn in on Air Force One. Who was the 36th president of the United States?
In 1967, Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the first transplant of what organ in South Africa?
In 1967, Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the first transplant of what organ in South Africa?
In 1960 the first female contraceptive was released to the public. It helped usher in the Free Love movement and the Sexual Revolution. What is the name of this contraceptive?
In 1960 the first female contraceptive was released to the public. It helped usher in the Free Love movement and the Sexual Revolution. What is the name of this contraceptive?
This anti-war folk singer was called the Shakespeare of his generation and had the biggest hits of his career in the '60s:
This anti-war folk singer was called the Shakespeare of his generation and had the biggest hits of his career in the '60s:
In what year did 'Sesame Street' first air?
In what year did 'Sesame Street' first air?
In what year did 'Sesame Street' first air?
In what year did 'Sesame Street' first air?
This 1963 historical drama starred Elizabeth Taylor in one of her most iconic roles. The movie itself was one of the most expensive ever made and was overshadowed by reports that Taylor had an affair with her co-star Richard Burton. What was the name of the movie?
This 1963 historical drama starred Elizabeth Taylor in one of her most iconic roles. The movie itself was one of the most expensive ever made and was overshadowed by reports that Taylor had an affair with her co-star Richard Burton. What was the name of the movie?
This landmark piece of legislation was signed by Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964 and ended segregation in public places:
This landmark piece of legislation was signed by Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964 and ended segregation in public places:
Who was the first man on the moon in 1969?
Who was the first man on the moon in 1969?
This prominent feminist leader wrote an exposé on New York’s Playboy Club in 1963 about being a Playboy Bunny. What is her name?
This prominent feminist leader wrote an exposé on New York’s Playboy Club in 1963 about being a Playboy Bunny. What is her name?
What was the name of the first James Bond movie, released in 1962?
What was the name of the first James Bond movie, released in 1962?
In 1966, this galaxy-hopping space exploration television show debuted. The saga boldly went where no show had gone before. What is the name of this space opera?
In 1966, this galaxy-hopping space exploration television show debuted. The saga boldly went where no show had gone before. What is the name of this space opera?
China’s “Cultural Revolution” began in 1966. It was ordered by what communist dictator?
China’s “Cultural Revolution” began in 1966. It was ordered by what communist dictator?
In the summer of 1969, several people were murdered by cult members led by which man?
In the summer of 1969, several people were murdered by cult members led by which man?
Which candidates were part of the first televised Presidential debate in 1960?
Which candidates were part of the first televised Presidential debate in 1960?
They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but no amount of diamonds could save this doomed starlet from an untimely death at age 36. What was this Hollywood bombshell’s name?
They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but no amount of diamonds could save this doomed starlet from an untimely death at age 36. What was this Hollywood bombshell’s name?
This leader of the USSR had a direct phone line to President Kennedy after the world was brought close to nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis:
This leader of the USSR had a direct phone line to President Kennedy after the world was brought close to nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis:
In what year was the first person killed trying to cross the Berlin Wall?
In what year was the first person killed trying to cross the Berlin Wall?
In 1962, Andy Warhol shocked the art world with an exhibit of his paintings of what?
In 1962, Andy Warhol shocked the art world with an exhibit of his paintings of what?
In May 1961, John F. Kennedy gave a speech that set what ambitious goal?
In May 1961, John F. Kennedy gave a speech that set what ambitious goal?
Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech was given from the steps of what Washington D.C. location?
Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech was given from the steps of what Washington D.C. location?
In 1960, civil rights workers staged a sit-in at what store's lunch counter?
In 1960, civil rights workers staged a sit-in at what store's lunch counter?
Who did John F. Kennedy defeat in the US Presidential election in 1960?
Who did John F. Kennedy defeat in the US Presidential election in 1960?
This San Francisco neighborhood was the location at which people met up during the Summer of Love in 1967 to make art, do drugs, and protest the Vietnam War. What was it called?
This San Francisco neighborhood was the location at which people met up during the Summer of Love in 1967 to make art, do drugs, and protest the Vietnam War. What was it called?
In 1967, the first African-American Supreme Court Justice was sworn into office. What was his name?
In 1967, the first African-American Supreme Court Justice was sworn into office. What was his name?
In what year was the Black Panthers political organization formed by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale?
In what year was the Black Panthers political organization formed by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale?
Which classic science-fiction series began in 1966?
Which classic science-fiction series began in 1966?
What NFL team won the very first Super Bowl in 1967?
What NFL team won the very first Super Bowl in 1967?
Which of these bands did NOT play at Woodstock in 1969?
Which of these bands did NOT play at Woodstock in 1969?
What movie won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1965?
What movie won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1965?
In 1960, the most powerful earthquake ever recorded happened where?
In 1960, the most powerful earthquake ever recorded happened where?
In 1969, the precursor to the internet was created with what name?
In 1969, the precursor to the internet was created with what name?
The last episode of 'Howdy Doody' aired on what date?
The last episode of 'Howdy Doody' aired on what date?
In what year was the birth control pill approved by the FDA?
In what year was the birth control pill approved by the FDA?
In 1968, what team came back from a 3-1 deficit to clinch the World Series title in baseball?
In 1968, what team came back from a 3-1 deficit to clinch the World Series title in baseball?

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