Remembering the 50s - 1959 Americana

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. What was the original name of Denny's Restaurants? Darrell's Coffee Shops Danny's Donuts Joe's Java Joint Jerry's Coffee Shoppe

2. What woman's garmet was invented by Allen Gant Senior in 1959? Mini skirt Pantyhose Padded bra Poodle skirt

3. In 1959 Fred Mennen developed what product which grew near his home in La Porte, Indiana? Jiff Peanut Butter Jiffy Pop Jack-in-the-Box Vlasic pickles

4. On November 29, 1959 Alan Freed was fired as a disc jockey on WABC radio. Why? Poor ratings Bribery Obscene language Criticizing the U.S. Government

5. What product claimed "Writes first time, every time"? Cross pens Mont Blanc pens Shaffer pens BIC pens

6. NASA announced the Mercury astronauts who would become the first Americans in space. Which of the following was not among the seven pilots selected? Donald K. Slayton M. Scott Carpenter L. Gordon Cooper , Jr. Scott Crossfield

7. Which of the following did not die in a February 3, 1959 plane crash? Ritchie Valens Don McLean Buddy Holly J.P. Richardson

8. Who or what were Able and Baker? Murderers Soviet spies Monkeys Newscasters

9. In September of 1959, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev toured the United States. Why did he not visit Disneyland while in California. Walt Disney was an anti-Communist and would not allow it Proper security could not be guaranteed Khrushchev wanted no part of American "decadence" Disneyland was still under construction

10. In 1959, San Francisco's Giants Stadium was renamed what? Harvey Milk Stadium Willie Mays Stadium Golden Gate Park Candlestick Park