Firsts in the 1960s

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1. In the age of Camelot, what idea of a group of young people acting throughout the world did a youthful president introduce during his presidential campaign in 1960? Peace Prize The Rough Riders The Peace Corps Freedom Rides

2. In 1961, what did Pampers introduce, much to the joy of mothers (where they were available)? Disposable diapers Fountain pen nibs Dental bits Plastic bottles

3. What did Sam Walton open in 1962 in Rogers, Arkansas? Wal-Mart Discount Store Macy's Woolworth's Walton's Chocolates

4. What show did Johnny Carson begin appearing on in 1962? The Tonight Show Who Wants to Be A Millionaire The Regis Philbin Show Party Favors

5. In 1963 what numerical routing system was introduced which greatly helped the US Postal System? System/360 Automatic Letter Sorting Machines Post Office Boxes Zip Code

6. What did Albert Sabin introduce in 1961 that helped save children from a life-threatening disease? Note: there was a huge conflict between Albert Sabin and Jonas Salk regarding methods of administering and creating this vaccine. Varicella Vaccine Pertussis Vaccine Polio Vaccine Human Papillomavirus Vaccine

7. By 1962 which of these did 90% of American families own? Home Television Set CD-Player Dish Washer

8. What point and click device did Douglas Engelbart invent which forever changed the electronic workplace? Computer mouse Web Cam DOS Windows

9. What did Sony introduce in 1964 which allowed people to program their televisions so as to never miss any of their favorite television shows. CV-2000 VCR Cinerama N1500 VCR Olivetti

10. What did Lyndon B. Johnson create in 1965 that forever changed health insurance for retirees in America? Social Security Medicare Blue Cross Medigap

11. What substitute for the iron lung was introduced in 1965? Polio Vaccine SCBA Ventilator Oxygen

12. What first did Barclay's Bank initiate in 1967? Microphones at Teller Stations Waterproof Pen ATM Duplicate Checks

13. What surgeon performed the world's first successful human to human heart transplant? Dr. Christiaan Barnard Dr. Marius Barnard Dr. Christian Bernard Dr. John W. Kirklin

14. What kind of watch did Seiko first sell in 1969? Spring Drive Digital Quartz Dinetic

15. What is the name of the predecessor of the Internet which was inaugurated in 1969? IETF MILNET ARPANET CERN