Do You Remember 1957?

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. What was the name of the first satellite sent into space? Laika Sputnik Voyager Explorer

2. Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1957? Eisenhower International Red Cross Linus Pauling Lester B. Pearson

3. In 1957 Ghana became an independent country. What was its former name? Gold Coast Ivory Coast British Guiana Rhodesia

4. The European Common Market came into being in 1957. How many nations were in it? ten four six seven

5. Which Beat author wrote 'On the Road'? Allen Ginsberg William Burroughs Gary Snyder Jack Kerouac

6. Which of these TV shows did NOT start in 1957? Maverick Leave It To Beaver Perry Mason Captain Kangaroo

7. Theodor Geisel wrote an easy reading book for children, featuring a feline. What was usually his pen name? Answer: (Two Words)

8. What Ford car, introduced in 1957 was not a success? Answer: (One Word)

9. What plaything was introduced in 1957? Slinky Hula Hoop Frisbee Barbie

10. Who was the first African-American to win a Wimbledon Tennis event? Answer: (Two Words)