Do You Remember 1954?

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1. In 1954 the French were defeated in Indochina. Later in the year they were fighting in another of their colonies. Which was it? Morocco Algeria Tunisia Madagascar

2. What was the name of the first nuclear powered submarine? Answer: (One Word Think Jules Verne)

3. Which of these movies was not released in 1954? A Star Is Born On the Water front Around the World in 80 Days Rear Window

4. The "Tonight Show" premiered in 1954. Who was its original host? Steve Allen Johnny Carson Jack Paar George Burns

5. Who was the US Secretary of State in 1954? Dean Rusk John Foster Dulles Dean Acheson George Marshall

6. In 1954 runner Roger Bannister was the first to run a mile in less than four minutes? What was his nationality? American Australian Canadian British

7. In 1954 who won the Nobel prize for Literature? Answer: (Last name only. An American)

8. The first volume of the trilogy 'Lord of the Rings' was published in 1954. What was its title? The Fellowship of the Ring The Two Towers The Hobbit The Return of the Ring

9. The first successful organ transplant was made in 1954. What organ was it? heart kidney lung liver

10. What were new in 1954? Silly Putty TV dinners Frisbee ballpoint pens