1950's Trivia for Art and Music Family Night

Question 1

In the 1950's, the average price of gas was approximately _____________ per gallon?

Accepted Answer

20 cents

Question 2

Who recorded the song "Rock Around the Clock" in 1954?

Accepted Answer

Bill Haley & His Comets

Question 3

Bonus: Pick a color (they are all right)

Accepted Answer

Red, Green, Blue, Yellow

Question 4

Which Theme Park opened in 1955?

Accepted Answer

Disneyland

Question 5

What was the name of the satellite launched by Russia into space in 1957?

Accepted Answer

Sputnik 1

Question 6

How much money did the first domestic microwave oven cost in 1955?

Accepted Answer

$1,300

Question 7

Elvis was known as?

Accepted Answer

The King

Question 8

Which of the following were introduced in the 1950s?

Accepted Answer

Silly Putty, Credit Card, Color Television

Question 9

What was the most popular genre of music in the 1950's?

Accepted Answer

Rock'n'roll

Question 10

What book by Dr. Seuss was published in 1957?

Accepted Answer

The Cat in the Hat

Question 11

Which children's toy was the first ever advertised on T.V. in 1952?

Accepted Answer

Mr. Potato Head

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