Do You Remember 1957?

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

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

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

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? four ten seven six

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

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? Frisbee Barbie Hula Hoop Slinky

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