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1
In 1974, the so-called "Super Outbreak" saw what event in the United States and Canada?
Outbreak of fires
Outbreak of tornadoes
Outbreak of measels
Outbreak of prisoners
2
In May 1961, John F. Kennedy gave a speech that set what ambitious goal?
Getting troops out of Vietnam
Going to the moon
Curing polio
Defeating Communism
3
In 1962, three inmates escaped from what "inescapable" prison?
Alcatraz
Attica
Fort Knox
The Tower of London
4
In 1981, a labor strike had a major impact on which industry?
Postal industry
Metal working industry
Garbage collection industry
Airline industry
5
In 1960, civil rights workers staged a sit-in at what store's lunch counter?
Harrod's
Schwann's
Woolworth's
Federal's
6
What was the name of the handheld digital pet which was created in the 90s and started a worldwide craze?
Tamagotchi
Furby
Pokémon
NeoPet
7
Which American heiress was kidnapped by Symbionese Liberation Army in 1974?
Catherine de Castelbajac
Patty Hearst
Gloria Vanderbilt
Peggy Rockefeller
8
Which of these movies did not win the Academy Award for Best Picture in the '80s?
Chariots of Fire
The Color Purple
Driving Miss Daisy
Rain Man
9
In 1964, world heavyweight champion Cassius Clay changed his name to what?
Muhammad Ali
Sonny Liston
Floyd Patterson
Sugar Ray Robinson
10
In 1967, Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the first transplant of what organ in South Africa?
Heart
Brain
Spleen
Liver
11
Where did the 1969 Woodstock music festival take place?
Texas
New York
Ohio
California
12
Which company unveiled the PET 2001 computer in 1977?
Data General
Commodore
Apple
Microsoft
13
Which classic, 1980s John Hughes movie came first?
The Breakfast Club
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Sixteen Candles
Uncle Buck
14
The voting age in the US was lowered to 18 in 1971 when which amendment was added to the US Constitution?
20th
26th
28th
18th
15
In what year was the first ever CD released?
1986
1982
1988
1984
16
In 1964, about what percentage of U.S. households had a color TV?
17%
58%
34%
3%
17
Which incredibly popular gaming console was released in 1983?
Sega Genesis
Bally Astrocade
Nintendo Entertainment System
Sony Playstation
18
Which NFL team won every game in 1972?
The Pittsburgh Steelers
The New England Patriots
The Miami Dolphins
The Kansas City Chiefs
19
What song does Tom Cruise dance to in the 1983 film
Risky Business
?
"Old Time Rock and Roll" by Bob Seger
"Footloose" by Kenny Loggins
"Danger Zone" by Kenny Loggins
"Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees
20
What was the name of the school where the 90s TV show, Saved By The Bell, was set?
McKinley High
Bayside High
Lawndale High
Sunnydale High
21
In what year did Princess Diana die following a car crash in Paris?
1997
1995
1996
1998
22
In the ‘60s, the "Motown Sound" emerged from ______, making a major impact on pop music.
Atlanta
Chicago
Detroit
Nashville
23
Cabbage Patch Kids, among the most sought-after toys of the 80s, were originally called what?
Young 'Uns
Turnip Tots
Backyard Babies
Little People
24
In the fall of 1971, Disney World opened in Orlando. How much did a ticket cost?
$30
$3.50
$13.50
$23
25
What car was O.J. Simpson in during his infamous 1994 car chase?
White Chevy Impala
Black BMW 750iL
White Ford Bronco
Black Lincoln 74A
26
Which popular news network launched on June 1, 1980?
Fox
CBSN
CNN
MSNBC
27
Which was the last Harry Potter book released in the 90s?
Chamber of Secrets
Prisoner of Azkaban
Goblet of Fire
Sorcerer's Stone
28
Which terrifying movie hit theaters in December 1973?
Carrie
Halloween
The Amityville Horror
The Exorcist
29
Which controversial soft drink was released in 1992 and rejected by the public?
7Up Gold
Crystal Pepsi
New Coke
Tropical Sprite
30
Which of these is not a name of a member of the Spice Girls?
Sassy Spice
Baby Spice
Sporty Spice
Scary Spice