Category: Trivia

1989 Trivia, Fun Facts and  History Quick Facts from 1989: World Changing Events: The Berlin Wall between East and West Germany fell representing the beginning of the end of the Soviet Union on November 9th. China’s Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 included the death of hundreds, possibly thousands of pro-democracy students by the Chinese government.… Read More

 1988 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1988: World Changing Event: The Morris worm was one of the first computer worms distributed via the Internet, on November 2, 1988. The Top Song was Roll With It by Steve Winwood Influential Songs include: It Takes Two by Rob Base & E-Z Rock, Push It by Salt N Pepa, Never Gonna Give… Read More

1987 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1987: World Changing Event: The Black Monday crash on Oct. 19, 1987, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 508 points or 22.6%. The Top Song was Faith by George Michael The Movies to Watch include The Princess Bride, Good Morning Vietnam, Moonstruck, Dirty Dancing, Wall Street and Lethal Weapon The Most… Read More

1986 Trivia, Fun Facts and History Quick Facts from 1986: World Changing Event: Chernobyl Nuclear Plant Explosion killed more than 7,000 people in the USSR. The Top Song was That’s What Friends Are For by Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight, and Stevie Wonder The Movies to Watch include Top Gun, Pretty in Pink, Little Shop of Horrors, Crocodile… Read More

1985 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1985: World Changing Event: Mikhail Gorbachev became the Soviet Premier, beginning the era of “Glasnost” – openness and transparency. Microsoft Windows 1.0 was released. The Top Song was Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie The Movies to Watch include Back to the Future, The Color… Read More

1984 Fun Facts, History and Trivia Quick Facts from 1984: World Changing Event: Apple Computer Inc unveiled the Macintosh personal computer for $1,995, selling almost 250,000 in 1984. The Top Song was Like A Virgin by Madonna Influential Songs include: White Horse by Laid Back, Better Be Good to Me by Tina Turner, Jam on… Read More

1983 Trivia, Fun Facts and History Quick Facts from 1983: World Changing Event: President Reagan referred to the Soviet Union as an “Evil Empire” in a speech in Florida. The Top Song was Every Breath You Take by The Police Influential Songs include: Rockit by Herbie Hancock, Puttin’ On The Ritz – Taco, She Blinded… Read More

1981 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1981: World Changing Event: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) was recognized in 1981, and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was identified in 1984. The Top Song was Physical by Olivia Newton John The Movies to Watch include Raiders of the Lost Ark, On Golden Pond, Superman II, The Cannonball… Read More

1980 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1980: The Miracle On Ice: At the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York, the US men’s hockey team amazed the world (and themselves) by beating the Soviet Union. The Top Song was Lady by Kenny Rogers The Movies to Watch include Airplane!, Coal Miner’s Daughter, Flash Gordon,… Read More

1979 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1979: World Changing Event: Khomeini’s Iranian Revolution over Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi. The Other World Changing Event: The introduction of the Sony Walkman The Top Song was My Sharona by The Knack The Movies to Watch include Alien, Rocky 2, The Muppet Movie, Apocalypse Now and Star Trek: The Motion Picture and The… Read More

1978 Trivia, History and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1978: World Changing Event: Louise Brown, the first “test-tube baby,” was born healthy in Oldham General Hospital, UK. The Top Song was Night Fever by The Bee Gees The Movies to Watch include Grease, Every Which Way But Loose, Superman, and Heaven Can Wait The Most Famous Person in America… Read More

1977 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1977: The Top Song was You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone The Movies to Watch include Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Smokey and the Bandit The Most Famous Person in America was probably Dungeons & Dragons Basic Set (card game)… Read More

1976 Trivia, Fun Facts and History Quick Facts from 1976: World Changing Event: Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs founded Apple Computer, in Jobs’ parents garage, in Cupertino, California. The Top Song was Tonight’s The Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart Influential Songs include: Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, Do You Feel Like We Do by… Read More

1975 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1975: World Changing Event: HBO put itself on the Pop Culture Map when it broadcast the “Thrilla in Manila” – the heavyweight boxing championship match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier live from the Philippines. The Top Song was Love Will Keep Us Together by The Captain and… Read More

1974 Fun Facts, History and Trivia Quick Facts from 1974: The Odd Movie Premiere: The world premiere of Blazing Saddles took place at the Pickwick Drive-In theater in Burbank, CA where 200 guests watched the film on horseback. The Top Song was The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand Influential Songs include: Rebel Rebel by… Read More

1973 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1973: Science in Space: Anita and Arabella, two female cross spiders, went into orbit in 1973 for the Skylab 3 space station as part of an experiment to see if spiders could spin webs in near-weightlessness. They can. The Top Song was Killing Me Softly With… Read More

1972 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1972: World Changing Event: Intel invented the single-chip microprocessor. The Top Song was The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack The Movies to Watch include The Godfather, The Getaway, What’s Up Doc and The Poseidon Adventure The Most Famous Person in America was probably Notable books include: Jonathan… Read More

1971 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1971: World Changing Event: Television and radio ads for cigarettes were banned in America. The Top Song was Joy To The World by Three Dog Night The Movies to Watch include Willard, Big Jake, Billy Jack, Fiddler on the Roof and The Last Picture Show The Most Famous Person in America… Read More

1970 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1970: World Changing Event: The United States stopped commercial whale hunting. Music Changing Event: The Beatles disbanded How Much is Peanut Butter? In 1959 the FDA proposed a standard for peanut butter that was not finalized until a decision by the U.S District Court of Appeals… Read More

1969 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1969: World Changing Event: Neil A. Armstrong, Command Module pilot Michael Collins, and Lunar Module pilot Edwin “Buzz” E. Aldrin landed in the Sea of Tranquility, on The Moon on July 20, 1969. Other World Changing Event: The Arpanet (first internet) was created. The Top Song… Read More

1968 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1968: World Changing Events: Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis during garbage workers strike and Robert Kennedy assassinated in Los Angeles during his presidential campaign. The Top Song was Hey Jude by The Beatles Influential Songs include: Born to be Wild and Magic Carpet… Read More

1967 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1967: The Top Song was To Sir With Love by LuLu The Movies to Watch include The Graduate, The Dirty Dozen, Bonnie and Clyde, Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner, Valley of the Dolls, Camelot and The Jungle Book On March 6, 1967, Stalin’s daughter, 41-year-old Svetlana Alliluyeva, defected at the U.S.… Read More

1966 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1966: World Changing Event: Mao Zedong launched the Cultural Revolution The Top Song was I’m A Believer by The Monkees The Movies to Watch include Alfie, The Sand Pebbles, The Professionals and Fantastic Voyage The Most Famous Person in America was probably Walt Disney Notable books include: In Cold Blood by Truman Capote… Read More

1965 Trivia, History and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1965: World Changing Event: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lead a civil rights march in Alabama from Selma to Montgomery. America Changing Event: Race Riots broke out in Watts, California leaving large parts of the city burned and looted and 34 people dead. The Top Song… Read More

1963 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1963: World Changing Event: President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, on Nov. 22, 1963. Another World Changing Event: Thich Quang Duc’s self-immolation caused many Americans to question why we were in Vietnam. The Top Song was Sugar Shack by Jimmy Gilmore and the Fireballs The… Read More

  1962 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1962: World Changing Event: The Cuban Missile Crisis between The United States, The USSR, and Cuba between Oct 16, 1962, and Oct 28, 1962. Space Race: John Glenn became the first American to orbit the earth, keeping the Space Race with the USSR about even.… Read More

1961 Trivia, History and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1961: World Changing Event: USSR’s Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space, giving them the lead in the Space Race. Another World Changing Event: Alan Shepard became the first American in space, catching up to the USSR in the Space Race. The Top Song was Tossin’… Read More