Fun Facts from the 1950s and 1960s

Who is known as the King of Rock and Roll?

• Chuck Berry

• Little Richard

• Buddy Holly

• Elvis Presley

What dance became popular with Rock and Roll music?

• The Charleston

• The Salsa

• The Macarena

• The Twist

Which fashion item was a must-have for teenage girls in the 1950s?

• Cat-eye glasses

• Poodle skirt

• Bobby socks

• Leather jacket

What type of shoes were popular among boys in the 1960s?

• Sandals

• High-top boots

• Loafers, sneakers, and desert boots

• Clogs

Which television show featured a talking horse?

• Talking Parrot

• Talking Dog

• Talking Cat

• Mr. Ed

What was the name of the first televised presidential debate?

• Obama-Romney debate

• Kennedy-Nixon debate

• Reagan-Carter debate

• Bush-Clinton debate

Which popular TV show featured a family living in a suburban neighborhood?

• The Simpsons

• Friends

• Breaking Bad

• Game of Thrones

What was the name of the famous music festival held in 1969?

• Coachella

• Glastonbury

• Woodstock

• Lollapalooza

Who was the lead singer of The Beatles?

• Paul McCartney

• George Harrison

• Ringo Starr

• John Lennon

What style of clothing was popularized by the hippie movement in the 1960s?

• Formal evening wear

• Athletic wear

• Business casual attire

• Bohemian or hippie style clothing