Decades Quiz

Released in 1982, what animal features on the album cover of Michael Jackson's Thriller?

In 1991, this NBA player announced to the world he had contracted the HIV virus.

Disco emerged as a popular genre of dance music following the success of what 1977 film?

In 2011, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake struck _____, causing a tsunami that damaged several nuclear reactors.

Round 3 - The 80s: This space shuttle famously exploded on national television.

This '70s punk rocker was arrested and charged with the murder of his girlfriend in 1979.

In 1981, this company was asked to create an operating system for IBM computers.

On April 3, 2010 Apple released the first _____.

Who was the Pope in the 1990s?

In 1978, the first healthy 'test-tube baby' was born. What is their name?

In 1995, OJ Simpson was found not guilty in the double murder of Nicole Brown and...

What type of art, often featuring movie stars or consumer products, was popularised throughout the 1960s?

Who directed 2009 smash hit 'Avatar'?

In 1996, this country ceased to be a British dependency.

He was assassinated 3 years later in 1963, but in which US city?

Margaret Thatcher became the first female Prime Minister of Britain in 1979, what year did her reign end?

In 2014, the deadliest outbreak of _______ on record broke out in West Africa.

Round 4 - The 90s: Who is the lead singer of the band Pearl Jam?

Who won the first season of the X Factor in 2004?

In 2012, Usain Bolt made history at the ______ Olympics after completing the 100-meter dash in 9.63 seconds.

The Berlin Wall was torn down in what year?

Starting in 1989, Energizer used this animal to sell batteries that were designed to last longer.

The Who formed in 1964, but who was the lead singer?

This popular Italian automobile company was founded in 1963...

In the 1970s Knock Three Times song by Tony Orlando and Dawn, how many times means the answer is no?

What year did Bill Clinton get elected President of the United States?

Round 2 - The 70s: In 1974, he was the only President of the United States to resign from his position.

Who did George W Bush defeat in the 2004 US Presidential election?

John Paul II became Pope in 1978. He was the first non-Italian Pope in over 400 years. In what country was he born?

Beatles hit Penny Lane is named after a real street in London.

Which movie was not made in the 80's?

Arrested in 1996, what was the Unabomber's actual name?

1975's blockbuster thriller 'Jaws' is considered one of the best movies ever made. Who directed it?

In 1987, she won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Rom-Com “Moonstruck”. Who is she?

Ireland won their first Triple Crown in 19 years in what year? 

On July 22, 1992, this drug kingpin escapes from prison leading to a fiery shootout.

In 2015, the world was torn apart as many argued over the colour of “The Dress”. It turns out the actual colours were...

On February 11, 2012, legendary singer Whitney Houston was found dead. She was ___.

This 1977 movie featured a wookie, two droids and Harrison Ford...

This astronaut became the first American to orbit the earth in 1962.

How many All-Irelands did Kilkenny win in the 2000s? 

'Friends' finished in 2004 after how many seasons?

This author wrote the all-time great book To Kill A Mockingbird, published in 1960.

What was the name of Kanye West’s first album in 2004?

In 1988, Dustin Hoffman played a mentally disabled man named Raymond Babbit in what film?

Round 1 - The 60s: Who did JFK defeat in the US Presidential election in 1960?

In 1969, which actress was murdered in her home by members of the 'Manson Family' cult?

Round 5 - The 00s: Who did South Africa beat in the 2007 Rugby World Cup final?

In 1964, which was the 1st pirate radio station to start broadcasting in Britain?

In 2019, hearts across the world melted after _________ made its debut in the new Disney+ series “The Mandalorian”.

Round 6 - The 10s: In 2010, an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig caused a massive oil spill into...

In 2016, fans across the world mourned the death of musical icon _______.

In 2017, more NFL players followed Colin Kaepernick's lead by ______ during the national anthem.

In 1996, this man became the first man in history to win gold medals in both the 200 and 400 meter events.

The name of the nuclear plant explosion in the Soviet Union that resulted in deaths of an estimated 7,000 in 1986:

'It Wasn’t Me' was a number 1 hit in Ireland in 2000 for what artist?