Let's see how much you know about the people, events, and trends from the years 1950-1959.
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Learn moreMany of us are nostalgic for the 1950s. Let's see how much you know about the people, events, and trends from the years 1950-1959.
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Question 1 / 14
In 1957, this company made the first Japanese car ever to be sold in the United States.
Nice going!
I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔
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Question 2 / 14
Marilyn Monroe had a spontaneous marriage (and divorce) to what famous baseball player in 1954?
Marvelous!
Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔
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Question 3 / 14
In 1953, this doctor's polio vaccine was proven effective in University of Pittsburgh tests.
Outstanding!
I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔
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Question 4 / 14
What war dominated the early 1950’s, beginning on June 25th, 1950?
You've nailed it!
Nope, sorry. 😢
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Question 5 / 14
In the mid-1950’s rock and roll became a sensation. Who is this popular legendary artist well-known in the genre?
Boom! Nailed it! 👊
Not quite.
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Question 6 / 14
In 1955, a bus boycott begins at Montgomery, Alabama after this woman refuses to give up her seat to a white person.
Hooray! 🥳
Not quite right. 😢
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Question 7 / 14
In 1958, this bank launches the first credit card.
Great!
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Question 8 / 14
What was the highest grossing film of the 1950’s?
That's the way!
I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔
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Question 9 / 14
What epic movie won 11 Academy Awards in 1959?
Slay!
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Question 10 / 14
The “rat pack”, a famous group of friends and performers, originated in the 1950s, led by its “pack master”:
Bullseye!
That was incorrect.
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Question 11 / 14
Who is this famous actor from the 50’s who died tragically in an automobile accident?
Outstanding!
Hmm, I don't think so. 😔
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Question 12 / 14
What famous 50’s TV Show featured a naïve and ambitious redhead woman and her Cuban husband?
Wonderful!
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Question 13 / 14
Which popular theme park opened in 1955?
Good job!
Not quite right. 😢
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Question 14 / 14
After the death of Joseph Stalin in 1953, what new leader took over the Soviet Union?
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