Remembering the 50s - 1955 Americana

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

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

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

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? Colgate Gleem Crest Pepsodent

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

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

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? Betsy Lucille Daisy Maggie

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