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? Poodle skirt Mini skirt Pantyhose Padded bra

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

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

5. What product claimed "Writes first time, every time"? Cross pens BIC pens Shaffer pens Mont Blanc 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? M. Scott Carpenter Donald K. Slayton Scott Crossfield L. Gordon Cooper , Jr.

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. Proper security could not be guaranteed Khrushchev wanted no part of American "decadence" Walt Disney was an anti-Communist and would not allow it Disneyland was still under construction

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