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The Year Was 1969 Trivia Quiz

How well do you remember 1969?

A multiple-choice quiz by OozieMae. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
OozieMae

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
39,290

Updated
Mar 14 26

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
13 / 25

Plays
6572

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Question 1 of 25

1. What famous cartoon dog had his debut in 1969? Hint

Snoopy

Scooby Doo

Under Dog

Droopy

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Question 2 of 25

2. What were the Emmy winners in 1969 for Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Musical or Variety Series for this year? Hint

'All In The Family' and 'The Carol Burnett Show'

'The Beverly Hillbillies' and 'The Flip Wilson Show'

'Get Smart' and 'Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In'

'Gilligan's Island' and 'The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour'

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Question 3 of 25

3. Of the following selections which three passed away in 1969? Hint

Dwight D. Eisenhower, Boris Karloff and Judy Garland

Jim Morrison, Stan Laurel and Jack Benny

Vivian Leigh, Cary Grant and Jimi Hendrix

Bruce Lee, Jane Mansfield and Agatha Christie

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Question 4 of 25

4. Which three astronauts went to the moon in 20 July 1969? Hint

Buzzworth, Anderson, Smith

Armstrong, Aldrin, Collins

Armstead, Johnson, Charles

Neilson, Edwards, Michaels

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Question 5 of 25

5. What movie won the Oscar for best picture in 1969? Hint

Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid

Babarella

Midnight Cowboy

Hello Dolly

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Question 6 of 25

6. ON what date in 1969 was Woodstock? Hint

September 23

May 7

August 15

July 31

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Question 7 of 25

7. What severe hurricane caused havoc along the Mississippi Gulf shoreline in 1969? Hint

Hallie

Camille

Janey

Barbara

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Question 8 of 25

8. This year 1969 saw 'The Saturday Evening Post' cease publication. When did it begin? Hint

1912

1877

1821

1906

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Question 9 of 25

9. What was the price, approximately, of one gallon of gas in 1969? Hint

$0.35

$0.40

$0.50

$0.65

10. U.S. Senator Edward (Ted) Kennedy pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of a fatal accident on 18 July 1969. The accident resulted in the drowning of Miss Kopechne. What was her first name? Hint

Sally Jo

Peggy Ann

Mary Ann

Mary Jo

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Question 11 of 25

11. A baby girl was born to Sonny and Cher in 1969. What was his name at birth?

Answer: (One Word .. first name only)

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Question 12 of 25

12. The N.Y. Mets won the 1969 World Series. Who did they beat? Hint

Baltimore Orioles

Minnesota Twins

Chicago White Sox

Kansas City Royals

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Question 13 of 25

13. Richard Nixon was U.S. president in 1969. Who was the Vice-President?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname )

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Question 14 of 25

14. In August of 1969, some of Charles Manson's followers murdered a beautiful actress, and her guests, in her home. What was her name?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname )

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Question 15 of 25

15. Who was the famous movie director that was married to a beautiful actress who was killed in 1969 by Charles Manson and his followers?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname )

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Question 16 of 25

16. The New York Jets won the Super Bowl on 12 Jan. 1969. Who did they beat? Hint

Green Bay Packers

Oakland Raiders

Cleveland Browns

Baltimore Colts

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Question 17 of 25

17. Which Johnny Cash song was on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, spending three weeks at #2 in 1969? Hint

Get Rhythm

Boy Named Sue

Ring of Fire

Folsom Prison Blues

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Question 18 of 25

18. NASA's Mariner's 6 and 7 passed by this planet in 1969 and then brought pictures back to earth: Hint

Mars

Pluto

Venus

Saturn

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Question 19 of 25

19. A famous actress was born on 25 April 1969. Who is she? Hint

Winona Ryder

Renee Zellweger

Julia Roberts

Gwyneth Paltrow

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Question 20 of 25

20. This popular children's television show, starring Jim Henson's muppets, debuted in 1969. What was it (its still on t.v.)?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 21 of 25

21. What vaccine was distributed world wide for the first time in 1969? Hint

German measles

Mumps

Polio

Diptheria

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Question 22 of 25

22. President Nixon presented the Medal of Freedom to which famous 'jazz great' in 1969? Hint

Louis Armstrong

Ella Fitzgerald

Duke Ellington

Billie Holiday

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Question 23 of 25

23. Linda Eastman married which famous musician in 1969?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname)

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Question 24 of 25

24. Which of these famous tennis players was born in 1969? Hint

Andre Agassi

Steffi Graf

Pete Sampras

Monica Seles

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Question 25 of 25

25. The Beatles album "Abbey Road" was released in 1969.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What famous cartoon dog had his debut in 1969?

Answer: Scooby Doo

He first aired on CBS in September of 1969. He was created by Hanna-Barbera, the creators of 'The Flintstones'.

2. What were the Emmy winners in 1969 for Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Musical or Variety Series for this year?

Answer: 'Get Smart' and 'Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In'

'Get Smart' starred Don Adams as Maxwell Smart and Barbara Feldon as Agent 99. It aired from 1965-1970 on NBC, and was nominated for 14 Emmys, winning seven. 'Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In' aired from 1968 - 1973 on NBC, and won four Emmys. It starred Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Goldie Hawn, Ruth Buzzi, Joanne Worley, plus many more.

3. Of the following selections which three passed away in 1969?

Answer: Dwight D. Eisenhower, Boris Karloff and Judy Garland

Eisnehower 14 Oct 1890 thru 28 Mar 1969, Karloff 23 Nov 1887 thru 2 Feb 1969 and Garland 10 June 1922 thru 21 June 1969.

4. Which three astronauts went to the moon in 20 July 1969?

Answer: Armstrong, Aldrin, Collins

Apollo 11 was navigated by Neil Armstrong (Commander), Edwin (Buzz)Aldrin, Jr. (Lunar Module Pilot) and Michael Collins (Command Module Pilot). It was launched on July 16th and returned to Earth on July 24th.

5. What movie won the Oscar for best picture in 1969?

Answer: Midnight Cowboy

'Midnight Cowboy' was a movie about a naive male prostitute, his sickly friend and his struggle on the streets of New York City. It starred John Voight and Dustin Hoffman. This marked the first time an X-rated movie received the honor.

6. ON what date in 1969 was Woodstock?

Answer: August 15

It began the evening of Friday, August 15th and ended in the mid-morning hours of Monday, August 18th. Some of the performers included Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Sly and The Family Stone, Jefferson Airplane, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, The Who and Joan Baez.

7. What severe hurricane caused havoc along the Mississippi Gulf shoreline in 1969?

Answer: Camille

She came about on August 5th and lasted through August 22th. She ranks as one of the most destructive killer storms to ever hit the U.S. Total damage was 1.42 billion with 258 deaths and 68 additional missing.

8. This year 1969 saw 'The Saturday Evening Post' cease publication. When did it begin?

Answer: 1821

The politically Republican weekly was made famous for its Norman Rockwell cover illustrations.

9. What was the price, approximately, of one gallon of gas in 1969?

Answer: $0.35

Also the average cost of a new Ford was $3,278, a 3 bedroom house was about $25,600, a gallon of milk was $1.26, a loaf of bread was $0.23 and a first class stamp was $0.06.

10. U.S. Senator Edward (Ted) Kennedy pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of a fatal accident on 18 July 1969. The accident resulted in the drowning of Miss Kopechne. What was her first name?

Answer: Mary Jo

Ted Kennedy got a slap on the wrist (two month suspension). A lot of people felt the moon landing took precedence and he got away with it.

11. A baby girl was born to Sonny and Cher in 1969. What was his name at birth?

Answer: Chastity

Sonny and Cher's child underwent a sex change and is now known as Chaz. He was born on March 4th, and his birth name, Chastity, came from the title of a movie that her parents were starring in. Chaz Bono is now an activist for LGBTQ rights.

12. The N.Y. Mets won the 1969 World Series. Who did they beat?

Answer: Baltimore Orioles

The Mets won at Baltimore 2-1 in the 9th inning.

13. Richard Nixon was U.S. president in 1969. Who was the Vice-President?

Answer: Spiro Agnew

Agnew was elected Governor of Maryland in 1966. He was then elected V.P.in 1968 with Nixon and re-elected V.P. in 1972 with Nixon. He resigned in 1973, after he pleaded no contest to Federal Tax evasion. He was sentenced to three years probation and fined $10,000. He died in September 1996.

14. In August of 1969, some of Charles Manson's followers murdered a beautiful actress, and her guests, in her home. What was her name?

Answer: Sharon Tate

The others that were killed along with her were Abigail Folger, Voytek Frykowski, Jay Sebring and Steve Parent. Sharon was best known for her movie "Valley of the Dolls" (1967).

15. Who was the famous movie director that was married to a beautiful actress who was killed in 1969 by Charles Manson and his followers?

Answer: Roman Polansky

He was out of the country when this happened. He is most famous for directing the movie 'Chinatown', among many others. He also had a bit part in the movie.

16. The New York Jets won the Super Bowl on 12 Jan. 1969. Who did they beat?

Answer: Baltimore Colts

The Colts moved from Baltimore, MD to Indianapolis, IN in 1984. Rumor has it that they snuck out of Baltimore in the middle of the night.

17. Which Johnny Cash song was on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, spending three weeks at #2 in 1969?

Answer: Boy Named Sue

"A Boy Named Sue" is a country song, written by the famous author Shel Silverstein and sung by Johnny Cash.

18. NASA's Mariner's 6 and 7 passed by this planet in 1969 and then brought pictures back to earth:

Answer: Mars

Mariner 6 went up 31 July 1969 and Mariner 7 went up 5 August 1969. They brought back a total of 126 photos including pictures of the northern and southern polar caps and pictures of one of Mars' two moons.

19. A famous actress was born on 25 April 1969. Who is she?

Answer: Renee Zellweger

Renee was born in Katy, Texas. She has been in several movies including 'Jerry Maguire', 'Me, Myself, and Irene', 'Chicago', and 'Bridget Jones' Diary'.

20. This popular children's television show, starring Jim Henson's muppets, debuted in 1969. What was it (its still on t.v.)?

Answer: Sesame Street

It began in 1969, and still continues to entertain children today, with the likes of Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Oscar The Grouch and Kermit The Frog. Sadly Jim Henson passed away on May 16, 1990, but his memory lives on through the characters he created.

21. What vaccine was distributed world wide for the first time in 1969?

Answer: German measles

Also known as Rubella, the research to create this vaccine was spurred by an epidemic in 1964 that raised the number of birth deformities.

22. President Nixon presented the Medal of Freedom to which famous 'jazz great' in 1969?

Answer: Duke Ellington

The Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award. It recogonizes exceptional meritorious service. He was awarded this at the White House on April 29, 1969, his 70th birthday.

23. Linda Eastman married which famous musician in 1969?

Answer: Paul McCartney

They met in London in May of 1967, and married two years later. They had four children (one was hers was from her brief first marriage).

24. Which of these famous tennis players was born in 1969?

Answer: Steffi Graf

She was born on June 14th and married Andre Agassi in August 2001.

25. The Beatles album "Abbey Road" was released in 1969.

Answer: True

Some of the songs from this album are 'Come Together', 'I Want You', 'Something', 'Oh! Darling' and 'Here Comes The Sun'.

Source: Author OozieMae

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