Remembering the 50s

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1. Who refused to give up her seat to a white man? Rona Berry Rosa Parks Rona Jackson Rosa Crow

2. What fast food franchise opened in the Chicago area in April 1955? A and W Wendy's Burger King McDonald's

3. Who was NOT in the movie 'Rebel Without a Cause'? James Dean Elizabeth Taylor Sal Mineo Natalie Wood

4. What was the name of the dog the Russians sent into space in Sputnik II? Laika Nikoli Nikos Georgi

5. On what day did Disneyland open? October 17, 1955 July 17, 1954 July 17, 1955 October 17, 1954

6. Who was the first host of the Tonight Show? Jay Leno Jack Parr Johnny Carson Steve Allen

7. What event occured on November 1, 1952? The editor of this quiz was born Britians' King George VI died The first hydrogen bomb was tested and detonated Dwight Eisenhower won the US Presidential election

8. What flags were planted on Mount Everest on May 29, 1953? United Nations, French, British and Nepalese United Nations, British, Nepalese and Indian United Nations, United States, British and Nepalese United Nations, German, Canadian and Nepalese

9. Who was on the cover of the first 'Playboy' magazine in 1953? Lauren Bacall Sophia Loren Marilyn Monroe Natalie Wood

10. In 1955 the first Ann Landers' column appeared in the "Chicago Sun-Times". What name was she born with? Pauline Esther Friedman Esther Pauline Friedman Mary Anne Parker Anne Mary Parker