Remembering the 50s - 1955 Americana

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Who was Jonas Salk? Disc jockey Politician Basketball player Doctor

2. By what name was Esther Pauline Lederer better known? Martha Raye Doris Day Phyllis Diller Ann Landers

3. Who manufactured the first home microwave ovens? Westinghouse Tappan General Electric Frigidaire

4. In 1955 Rosa Parks, a black woman, was arrested for not giving up her seat on a bus to a white man. In what city did this take place? Montgomery, Alabama Atlanta, Georgia Selma, Alabama Hattiesburg, Mississippi

5. What was the first toothpaste that contained fluoride? Gleem Crest Pepsodent Colgate

6. How long after opening did it take Disneyland to have one million visitors? 6 months 7 weeks 12 months 3 weeks

7. On whose television show did Elvis Presley make his first national appearance? Ed Sullivan Steve Allen Milton Berle Jackie Gleason

8. What type of vehicle was James Dean driving when he was killed in an accident? Cadillac Corvette Porsche Harley Davidson

9. What name did Davy Crockett give his rifle? Maggie Daisy Betsy Lucille

10. What state enacted the first automobile seat belt legislation? Wyoming California Illinois New York