Quiz
Who played the lead role of Maria in the movie The Sound of Music?
Julie Andrews has already made her film debut in Mary Poppins in the previous year. But her…
Who played the lead role in the movie Saturday Night Fever?
This was the movie that turned the Rock n’ Roll generation into the Disco Generation. John…
What was the movie which featured Dustin Hoffman where he was seduced by an older woman?
This movie was released around the time as the boomer generation was also coming of age. Dustin…
What was the Steven Spielberg movie that featured a giant man-eating shark?
Most Baby Boomers won’t forget this one. Jaws is set in the fictional town of Amity Island, New…
What was the twirling hoop toy that emerged as a fad and enjoyed popularity during the late 50s?
Toy Hoops that twirled around the body has been enjoyed since time immemorial. But it was only…
What children’s toy was originally invented as a wall cleaner?
In 1933, the retail company Kroger was looking for wallpaper cleaners that could clean off coal…
What was the popular kids’ toy and vehicle, which was popular back in the day, and which allowed the user to jump higher from the ground in a standing position through the aid of a spring?
The Pogo Stick has been around since the late 1800s, and it was already popular during the…
Who did the Americans beat in the 1980 Ice Hockey Game known as the Miracle on Ice?
February 22, 1980 - The Cold War hasn’t ended yet. And The US was hosting the Winter Olympics…
Who was the Boston College quarterback famous for the game-winning touchdown pass he threw against the Miami Hurricanes in 1984?
It was the Thanksgiving Weekend of 1984 when the defending national champions Miami Hurricanes…
Who was the New York Yankees’ player who won the Triple Crown in 1956?
Mickey Mantle won the MLB Triple Crown in 1956 after garnering 52 home runs, 130 RBIs, and a…