1950s Fads, Fashion, Events and Pop Culture

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1. Who was the singer or band whose first recorded song was "That's Alright"? Elvis Presley Beach Boys Bill Haley and His Comets Jerry Lee Lewis

2. Some skirts of the '50's had large appliques of dogs on them. capris pencil skirts poodle skirts swing skirts

3. What are the hairdos commonly associated with "greasers" called? BrylCreme hairdos ducktail hairdos slicked-back hairdos swirly hairdos

4. What actor was killed in a car crash on the way to participate in a sports car race? Humphrey Bogart James Dean John Wayne Ricky Ricardo

5. What was/were the common color(s) for saddle shoes? black and white white red and white blue and white

6. What toy came out in 1957 that children use by circling it about their waist and making it spin? hula hoop poodle skirt Frisbee merry-go-round

7. What pop culture idols died in what is known as "The Day the Music Died"? Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and Jiles P. Richardson (the Big Bopper) Chuck Berry, Richie Valens, Jerry Lee Lewis Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, and Elvis Presley

8. What war between parts of an Asian country took place in the 1950's? World War I Gulf War World War II Korean War

9. What pro basketball team won 11 championships between 1956-1969? Los Angeles Lakers Chicago Bulls Orlando Magic Boston Celtics

10. What TV sitcom was one of the first sitcoms, and showed the daily events of a woman and her friend as they got into trouble? "Leave It to Beaver" "I Love Lucy" "Happy Days" "American Bandstand"