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Baby Boomers Nostalgia Quiz - 1950s
| Questions | Answers Answer All | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. |
What was the name of Lucy's neighbour and friend in 'I Love Lucy'? |
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| 2. |
Queen Elizabeth II - who was her father? |
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| 3. |
The phrase 'going ape' was popular in the 150's. What does it mean? |
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| 4. |
Name the scientist won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952 |
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| 5. |
Name the famous movie director who hosted a popular TV series featuring dramas, thrillers, and mysteries |
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| 6. |
In 1953 the Rosenberg couple were executed for what crime? |
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| 7. |
Name the first man-made satellite launched into space? |
Answer |
| 8. |
Throughout the 1950's a high ranking member of the British Intelligence worked as a double agent serving the KGB. Who was he? |
Answer |
| 9. |
Who was on the cover of the first 'Playboy' Magazine? |
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| 10. |
When Fidel Castro seized Cuba, who did he overthrow? |
Answer |
| 11. |
What was the name of the ranch in 'Bonanza'? |
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| 12. |
Stalin died in 1953. Who succeeded him? |
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| 13. |
Name the TV crime drama headed by Elliot Ness. |
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| 14. |
Which popular female clothing item was introduced by Allen Gant in 1959? |
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| 15. |
Who wrote and recorded the song 'Your Cheating Heart'? |
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| 16. |
In 1952 the longest running play opened in London, it was ... |
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| 17. |
Dr. Jonas Salk produced a vaccine for ... |
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| 18. |
In 1955 an amusement park was opened in California; what was it called? |
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| 19. |
Four days after he was killed in a car crash, the film 'Rebel Without a Cause' was released. Who was he? |
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| 20. |
Which reference book for world records was first published in 1955? |
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| 21. |
What was the name of the dog the Russians sent into space in 1957? |
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| 22. |
Who sang 'Ring of Fire'? |
Answer |
| 23. |
Who sang the 'Banana Boat Song'? |
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