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Baby Boomers Nostalgia Quiz - 1950s


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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?

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8.

Throughout the 1950's a high ranking member of the British Intelligence worked as a double agent serving the KGB. Who was he?

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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?

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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'?

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23.

Who sang the 'Banana Boat Song'?

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Mary 6th Jan 2019 Activities In Memory Care Unit
Trivia from the baby boomer age is a big help. Gets so much discussion going on. Thank you for all you do.
Talita 11th Jan 2019
Thanks for your feedback Mary!
Sandra 4th Nov 2016 Activities Coordinator
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Talita 7th Nov 2016
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Pamela 2nd Oct 2016 Respite Carer
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Talita 3rd Oct 2016
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kareen 13th Sep 2016 activities officer
my resis love quiz time and discussions....I will give them a topic to discuss and it creates so much conversation.. This nostalgia quiz will be great as they always like new challenges
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Talita 19th Sep 2016
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Helen 25th Aug 2016 Diversional Therapist
I work at a Diversional Therapist in Gisborne, New Zealand. Nostalgia is always a success and I'm looking forward to using the quiz in one of my sessions. Thanks
Talita 26th Aug 2016
Thanks for your feedback Helen! Hope it goes well!
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