Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: 1968

What Happened In 1968?

68 Trivia Questions and Answers for 1968 History

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1. Rocker Jimi Hendrix only had one Top 40 Hit. Name it.

2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1968?

3. In 1968, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?

4. The 1968 biographical musical comedy-drama film Funny Girl was about what actress?

5. Nominated for 8 Academy Awards; how many did Funny Girl win?

6. On April 3, 1968, where did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech?

7.1968 Catchphrase: Who said, “Book ’em, Danno!”?

8. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1968?

9. How many people lived in the United States in 1968?

10. How many people lived in the World in 1968?

11. This sports event was held for the first time at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, with about 1,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities.

12. Who was the President of the United States in 1968?

13. Sponsored by The Singer Company, this pop and movie idol was featured in a television event, the most-watched show of the season. Name him.

14. This 1968 low-budget but influential horror film was deemed “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” by the National Film Registry.

15. On November 17, 1968, NBC cut off the final minute of an Oakland Raiders/New York Jets football game to broadcast the pre-scheduled children’s film. Name that film.

16. Can you name the first Lloyd Webber and Rice musical to be performed publicly?

17. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1968?

18. What was the highest-grossing film of 1968?

19. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1968?

20. How much was a 5-pound bag of flour in 1968?

21. How much was a gallon of milk in 1968?

22. Who won the 1968 World Series?

23. “Plato’s Stepchildren,” the 12th episode of Star Trek, featured the first-ever WHAT on American national television?

24. Who won the SuperBowl in 1968?

25. Who was Superbowl 2’s Most Valuable Player?

26. Who was the only astronaut to fly in the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs: Wally Schirra, John Glenn, Donn Eisele, or Walter Cunningham?

27. Name the English Landmark sold, shipped, and eventually rebuilt in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, in 1971.

28. This Broadway musical featured songs like Aquarius and Good Morning Starshine. Name that show.

29. This 1968 film, starring Steve McQueen, included what many have called “the most famous car chase in cinematic history” in San Francisco. Name the film.

30. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1968?

31. The first production line of this still popular toy is known as “The Original Sweet 16”.

32. In The Archie Show (also known as The Archies), name the town where the characters lived.

33. Archie, Jughead, Betty, Veronica, and Reggie had a band called The Archies, and they had a real-life number-one hit song. Name that song.

34. Name the Hanna Barbera cartoon series that included characters like Dick Dastardly, Penelope Pitstop, Bella Gruesome, and Clyde.

35. These NFL fans were disappointed with a losing season and threw snowballs at Santa Claus at halftime. What team were the local fans disappointed with?

36. In the United States, the first phone call of this kind was made in Haleyville, Alabama in 1968. What kind of phone call was it?

37. In 1969, the United Kingdom also had an emergency call number. What is the emergency number in England?

38. What was the price of a First Class US Postal Stamp as of January 7, 1968?

39. Can you name the ninth studio album and only double album by The Beatles?

40. 2001: A Space Odyssey is the 1968 science fiction film, based on a novel by the same name, was written by who?

41. On July 31, 1968, Cartoonist Charles M. Schulz added an African-American character to his popular Peanuts comic strip. Name him.

42. This R&B singer died in a plane crash in late 1967, but his biggest-selling song became number one in January 1968. Name the singer and the song.

43. What 1960s television show used words like “POW!”, “BAM!” and “ZONK!” during fight scenes?

44. Richard Nixon won the US Presidential election with 301 out of how many Electoral College votes?

45. To the nearest quarter, what was the average movie theater ticket price in 1968?

46. This crime drama starring Michael Cole, Peggy Lipton, and Clarence Williams III ran on ABC until 1973. Name that show.

47. This actress later won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress but appeared as a series regular on a 1960s/1970s variety-comedy show dancing in a bikini, sometimes with body paint.

48. Who was the Time Magazine Men of the Year in 1968?

49. Lucille Ball premiered her third television situation comedy in a row on CBS, and it ran until 1974. What was it called?

50. The film The Lion in Winter was written by James Goldman about what English King?

51. This American rapper and actor was born James Todd Smith on January 14, 1968. What name is he better known as?

52. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1968: Cuba Gooding Jr., Guy Fieri, Josh Brolin, or Pamela Anderson?

53. In 2001: A Space Odyssey, the HAL 9000 computer sang what 1892 song?

54. This classic rock band was formally called “The New Yardbirds”. Name the band.

55. 1968 Catchphrase: What show featured the catchphrase “Sock it to me!”?

56. Name the cigarette brand targeted at women with the slogan “You’ve come a long way, baby.”

57. This theater, located at 511 10th Street, NW, in Washington, DC., reopened after over 100 years. The last play performed there before it closed was Our American Cousin. Name that playhouse.

58. Although this sitcom audio effect was used on television shows in the evening, it was later featured on Saturday mornings on shows like The Archies and The Banana Splits. Name that additional television sound.

59. What did Tommie Smith and John Carlos do After winning the gold and bronze medals in the Olympic Men’s 200-meter event?

60. Which celebrity did not appear to Batman and Robin through a window while they were climbing a wall: Art Linkletter, Ted Cassidy (as Lurch), Dick Clark, or Liberace?

61. How many direct sequels did the 1968 film Planet of the Apes have?

62. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1967/1968 season?

63. Before NBC’s Law and Order, what was the longest-running crime show in television history?

64. In Speed Racer, who was the secret identity of Racer X (The Masked Racer)?

65. Fred Rogers was the star of Mister Roger’s Neighborhood and a minister. What religious denomination?

66. Who was the Pope in 1968?

67. Who was the trenchcoat-wearing detective who debuted on February 20, 1968, on (NBC)?

68. The 1968 film Oliver! was based on what 1838 novel?

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. Nominated for 11 Academy Awards, how many did Oliver! win?

2. 2001: A Space Odyssey was based on what 1948 story by Arthur C. Clarke?

3. Super Bonus Question: You get one point for each of the members of television’s The Banana Splits that you can name.

4. What was Granny’s full name on The Beverly Hillbillies?

5. Who was the American Vice-President in 1968?

6. What company used the slogan: “All Because The Lady Loves Milk Tray”?

7. Who were the 1968 NBA Champions?

8. The 1968 Winter Olympics were held in Grenoble, France. How many medals did the US win?

9. Held in Mexico City, Mexico, how many medals did the US win in the 1968 Summer Olympics?

10. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1968?

The Answers:

68 Trivia Questions and Answers for 1968 History

1. Rocker Jimi Hendrix only had one Top 40 Hit. Name it.
All Along The Watchtower (peaked at #20 in 1968)

2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1968?
Hey Jude – The Beatles

3. In 1968, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?
Men – 66.6 years, Women – 74.0 years.

4. The 1968 biographical musical comedy-drama film Funny Girl was about what actress?
Fanny Brice

5. Nominated for 8 Academy Awards, how many did Funny Girl win?
One (Barbra Streisand for Best Actress)

6. On April 3, 1968, where did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech?
Memphis, Tennessee.

7.1968 Catchphrase: Who said, “Book ’em, Danno!”?
Steve McGarrett on Hawaii Five-O

8. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1968?
In 1968, The Montreal Canadiens won over the St. Louis Blues (4 games to 0)

9. How many people lived in the United States in 1968?
The population was an estimated 200,706,052 people.

10. How many people lived in the World in 1968?
The estimated world population in 1968 was 3,541,674,891 people.

11. This sports event was held for the first time at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, with about 1,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities.
The Special Olympics

12. Who was the President of the United States in 1968?
Lyndon B. Johnson (November 22, 1963January 20, 1969)

13. Sponsored by The Singer Company, this pop and movie idol was featured in a television event, the most-watched show of the season. Name him.
Elvis Presley (Singer Presents…Elvis aka the ’68 Comeback Special)

14. This 1968 low-budget but influential horror film was deemed “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” by the National Film Registry.
Night of the Living Dead

15. On November 17, 1968, NBC cut off the final minute of an Oakland Raiders/New York Jets football game to broadcast the pre-scheduled children’s film. Name that film.
Heidi (The scandal was called “The Heidi Game”; Oakland scored two touchdowns to win the game in that time, 43 to 32))

16. Can you name the first Lloyd Webber and Rice musical to be performed publicly?
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

17. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1968?
Airport by Arthur Hailey

18. What was the highest-grossing film of 1968?
Funny Girl (2nd place: 2001: A Space Odyssey)

19. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1968?
22 cents

20. How much was a 5-pound bag of flour in 1968?
59 cents

21. How much was a gallon of milk in 1968?
$1.21

22. Who won the 1968 World Series?
In 1968, The Detroit Tigers won, beating the St. Louis Cardinals (4 games to 3)

23. “Plato’s Stepchildren”, the 12th episode of Star Trek, featured the first-ever WHAT on American national television?
The first-ever interracial kiss between Lieutenant Uhura and Captain James T. Kirk.

24. Who won the SuperBowl in 1968?
Super Bowl II | On January 14, 1968 (1967 season), The Green Bay Packers beat the Oakland Raiders (33–14) at Miami Orange Bowl.

25. Who was Superbowl 2’s Most Valuable Player?
1968 MPV Superbowl II Bart Starr, Green Bay Packers

26. Who was the only astronaut to fly in the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs: Wally Schirra, John Glenn, Donn Eisele, or Walter Cunningham?
Wally Schirra (March 12, 1923May 3, 2007)

27. Name the English Landmark sold, shipped, and eventually rebuilt in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, in 1971.
The London Bridge (originally built in 1831)

28. This Broadway musical featured songs like Aquarius and Good Morning Starshine. Name that show.
Hair

29. This 1968 film, starring Steve McQueen, included what many have called “the most famous car chase in cinematic history” in San Francisco. Name the film.
Bullitt (The chase scene lasts 10 minutes and 53 seconds)

30. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1968?
$0.34 per gallon

31. The first production line of this still popular toy is known as “The Original Sweet 16”.
Hot Wheels Cars

32. In The Archie Show (also known as The Archies), name the town where the characters lived.
Riverdale

33. Archie, Jughead, Betty, Veronica, and Reggie had a band called The Archies, and they had a real-life number-one hit song. Name that song.
Sugar, Sugar

34. Name the Hanna Barbera cartoon series that included characters like Dick Dastardly, Penelope Pitstop, Bella Gruesome, and Clyde.
Wacky Races

35. These NFL fans were disappointed with a losing season and threw snowballs at Santa Claus at halftime. What team were the local fans disappointed with?
The Philadelphia Eagles

36. In the United States, the first phone call of this kind was made in Haleyville, Alabama in 1968. What kind of phone call was it?
911 (emergency call)

37. In 1969, the United Kingdom also had an emergency call number. What is the emergency number in England?
9-9-9

38. What was the price of a First Class US Postal Stamp as of January 7, 1968?
6 cents

39. Can you name the ninth studio album and only double album by The Beatles?
The Beatles (aka The White Album)

40. 2001: A Space Odyssey is the 1968 science fiction film, based on a novel by the same name, was written by who?
Arthur C. Clarke

41. On July 31, 1968, Cartoonist Charles M. Schulz added an African-American character to his popular Peanuts comic strip. Name him.
Franklin, a schoolmate of Peppermint Patty and Marcie.

42. This R&B singer died in a plane crash in late 1967, but his biggest-selling song became number one in January 1968. Name the singer and the song.
(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding

43. What 1960s television show used words like “POW!”, “BAM!” and “ZONK!” during fight scenes?
Batman

44. Richard Nixon won the US Presidential election with 301 out of how many Electoral College votes?
538 Electoral Votes

45. To the nearest quarter, what was the average movie theater ticket price in 1968?
$1.25

46. This crime drama starring Michael Cole, Peggy Lipton, and Clarence Williams III ran on ABC until 1973. Name that show.
The Mod Squad

47. This actress later won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress but appeared as a series regular on a 1960s/1970s variety-comedy show dancing in a bikini, sometimes with body paint.
Goldie Hawn, on Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In

48. Who was the Time Magazine Men of the Year in 1968?
The Apollo 8 Astronauts

49. Lucille Ball premiered her third television situation comedy in a row on CBS, and it ran until 1974. What was it called?
Here’s Lucy

50. The film The Lion in Winter was written by James Goldman about what English King?
Henry II (March 5, 1133 – July 6, 1189), plated by Peter O’Toole

51. This American rapper and actor was born James Todd Smith on January 14, 1968. What name is he better known as?
LL Cool J

52. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1968: Cuba Gooding Jr., Guy Fieri, Josh Brolin, or Pamela Anderson?
Pam Anderson (born July 1, 1967)

53. In 2001: A Space Odyssey, the HAL 9000 computer sang what 1892 song?
Daisy Bell (Bicycle Built for Two) by Harry Dacre

54. This classic rock band was formally called “The New Yardbirds”. Name the band.
Led Zeppelin

55. 1968 Catchphrase: What show featured the catchphrase “Sock it to me!”?
Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In

56. Name the cigarette brand targeted at women that uses the slogan “You’ve come a long way, baby.”
Virginia Slims

57. This theater, located at 511 10th Street, NW, in Washington, DC., reopened after over 100 years. The last play performed there before it closed was Our American Cousin. Name that playhouse.
Ford’s Theatre (where Abraham Lincoln was shot and killed)

58. Although this sitcom audio effect was used on television shows in the evening, it was later featured on Saturday mornings on shows like The Archies and The Banana Splits. Name that additional television sound.
The Laugh Track

59. After winning the gold and bronze medals in the Olympic Men’s 200-meter event, what did Tommie Smith and John Carlos do?
Raise their fists in a black power salute while on the platform.

60. Which celebrity did not appear to Batman and Robin through a window while they were climbing a wall: Art Linkletter, Ted Cassidy (as Lurch), Dick Clark, or Liberace?
Liberace (May 16, 1919February 4, 1987)

61. How many direct sequels did the 1968 film Planet of the Apes have?
Four – Beneath the Planet of the Apes, Escape from the Planet of the Apes, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, and Battle for the Planet of the Apes.

62. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1967/1968 season?
The Andy Griffith Show (CBS)

63. Before NBC’s Law and Order, what was the longest-running crime show in television history?
Hawaii Five-O (1968-1980)

64. In Speed Racer, who was the secret identity of Racer X (The Masked Racer)?
He was Speed’s older brother, Rex Racer.

65. Fred Rogers was the star of Mister Roger’s Neighborhood and a minister. What religious denomination?
He became a Presbyterian minister in 1963.

66. Who was the Pope in 1968?
Pope Paul VI, from June 21, 1963 – August 6, 1978

67. Who was the trenchcoat-wearing detective who debuted on February 20, 1968, on (NBC)?
Columbo (Lt. Frank Columbo, according to his badge)

68. The 1968 film Oliver! was based on what 1838 novel?
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. Nominated for 11 Academy Awards, how many did Oliver! win?
6 – Best Picture, Best Director, Best Art Direction, Best Score of a Musical Picture, Best Sound and Honorary Award (choreography)

2. 2001: A Space Odyssey was based on what 1948 story by Arthur C. Clarke?
The Sentinel

3. Super Bonus Question: You get one point for each of the members of television’s The Banana Splits that you can name.
Fleegle (guitar, vocals), Bingo (drums, vocals), Drooper (bass, vocals), and Snorky (keyboards, effects)

4. What was Granny’s full name on The Beverly Hillbillies?
Daisy ‘May’ Moses (played by Irene Ryan)

5. Who was the American Vice-President in 1968?
Hubert Humphrey (January 20, 1965 – January 20, 1969)

6. What company used the slogan: “All Because The Lady Loves Milk Tray”?
Cadbury UK

7. Who were the 1968 NBA Champions?
For the 1967-68 Season, Champion Boston Celtics won 4 games to 2 over the Los Angeles Lakers

8. The 1968 Winter Olympics were held in Grenoble, France. How many medals did the US win?
7
1 Gold, 5 Silver, 1 Bronze.

9. Held in Mexico City, Mexico, how many medals did the US win in the 1968 Summer Olympics?
107
45 Gold, 28 Silver, 34 Bronze.

10. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1968?
Forward Pass