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What Happened In 1948? |
48 Trivia Questions for 1948 History(answers) 2. What was the name of the American initiative passed in 1948 for foreign aid to Western Europe? 3. What was the highest-grossing film of 1948? 4. What was the highest-grossing musical film of 1948? 5. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1948? 6. How much did a Gallon of Milk cost in 1948? 7. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1948? 8. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1948? 9. What is the civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force called? 10. This song, about an unusual plant, was written in 1927 but became a Number One Hit for Art Mooney in 1948. Name that song 11. The Soviet Union controlled Eastern Berlin, Germany, and interfered with travel between both parts of the city. What was this restriction called? 12. What was the response from the United States and the Allies to the Berlin Blockade? 13. This television variety was best known as The Ed Sullivan Show, but it had another title for the first seven years. Name that old TV show. 14. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1948? 15. In 1948, what was the average life expectancy in the United States? 16. By the end of the 1948 Major League Baseball season, only one stadium did not have lights installed for night games, although they did get them 40 years later. Name that baseball stadium. 17. How many people lived in the United States in 1948? 18. This stadium was renamed Mile High Stadium in 1968, but what was it called when it was built in 1948? 19. what was the average movie theater ticket price in 1948 to the nearest dime? 20. This show moved from radio to television in 1958, and gave Milton Berle the nickname of “Mister Television” 21. Who was the Republican nominee for President in 1948? 22. After the 1948 election, what newspaper erroneously declared “Dewey Defeats Truman”? 23. On November 14, 1948, Buckingham Palace released a statement: “Her Royal Highness the Princess Elizabeth Duchess of Edinburgh was safely delivered of a Prince at 9:14 o’clock this evening. Her Royal Highness and the infant Prince are both well.” Who was the prince they were talking about? 24. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1948: Dan Aykroyd, Samuel L. Jackson, Ozzy Osbourne, Jackson Browne, or Christa McAuliffe? 25. What company used the slogan: “A Diamond is Forever”? 26. This household product, invented by Ed Lowe, for indoor pets, is a $2 Billion a year industry. 27. First produced in 1948, now they are the longest-running pickup brand in the world. What are “they”? 28. How much did a dozen eggs cost in 1948? 29. This show has been on and off the air since 1948, capturing ordinary people being confronted with unusual situations. 30. This Oscar-winning film had the same title as a Top Ten song by Bertie Higgins in 1981… 31. This musical, written by Bella and Samuel Spewack with music and lyrics by Cole Porter, is based on Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew. Name that Broadway show. 32. Who won the 1948 World Series? 33. What American city banned pinball machines and other “gaming devices” until 1976? 34. This Chicago television station, a superstation on cable decades late, first went on the air on April 5, 1948. 35. Who was the Time Magazine Man of the Year in 1948? 36. What restaurant had the first drive-thru window? 37. To look sleeker and futuristic, Cadillac added what to its 1948 cars? 38. This company originally produced utilitarian four-wheel drive, off-road vehicles but now focuses on luxury SUVs. Name this English company. 39. What two newspapers merged to form the Chicago Sun-Times? 40. The 1948 Summer Olympics were held in London, United Kingdom. How many medals did the US win? 41. The 1948 Winter Olympics were held in St. Moritz, Switzerland. How many medals did the US win? 42. This Western film gave us the line – “Badges? We ain’t got no badges! We don’t need no badges! I don’t have to show you any stinking badges!” 43. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1948? 44. Rudolf and Adolf Dassler both opened shoe companies in Bavaria, Germany. What are the names of the two companies the brothers founded? 45. What is the common name for the (new in 1948) microgroove product? 46. Founded in 1948, this United Nations organization is responsible for international public health. Name that organization. 47. Who won the US Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing in 1948? 48. This racing company began in 1948 and is headquartered in Daytona, Florida. Name that company. Trivia Team Bonus Questions: 1. What do the letters in NASCAR mean? 2. What did the United Kingdom name its new comprehensive health care system in 1948? 3. The first Tony Award for Best Play was presented. Name the winning play. 4. Who was the Pope in 1948? 5. Air National Guard pilot Thomas F. Mantell died in the crash of his F-51 Mustang fighter plane while doing what? 6. Who were the 1948 NFL Champions? 7. Margaret Chase Smith was elected as a United States Senator, representing Maine. She holds a first-time distinction for serving in Congress; what is that honor? 8. Who were the 1948 NBA Champions? 9. In 1948, the Soviet Union began to jam what radio broadcasts? 10. Who was the American Vice-President in 1948? |
48 Trivia Questions and Answers for 1948 History1. Who was the President of the United States in 1948? Harry S. Truman (April 12, 1945 – January 20, 1953) 2. What was the name of the American initiative passed in 1948 for foreign aid to Western Europe? 3. What was the highest-grossing film of 1948? 4. What was the highest-grossing musical film of 1948? 5. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1948? 6. How much did a Gallon of Milk cost in 1948? 7. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1948? 8. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1948? 9. What is the civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force called? 10. This song, about an unusual plant, was written in 1927 but became a Number One Hit for Art Mooney in 1948. Name that song. 11. The Soviet Union controlled Eastern Berlin, Germany, and interfered with travel between both parts of the city. What was this restriction called? 12. What was the response from the United States and the Allies to the Berlin Blockade? 13. This television variety was best known as The Ed Sullivan Show, but it had another title for the first seven years. Name that old TV show. 14. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1948? 15. In 1948, what was the average life expectancy in the United States? 16. By the end of the 1948 Major League Baseball season, only one stadium did not have lights installed for night games, although they did get them 40 years later. Name that baseball stadium. 17. How many people lived in the United States in 1948? 18. This stadium was renamed Mile High Stadium in 1968, but what was it called when it was built in 1948? 19. what was the average movie theater ticket price in 1948 to the nearest dime? 20. This show moved from radio to television in 1958, and gave Milton Berle the nickname of “Mister Television” 21. Who was the Republican nominee for President in 1948? 22. After the 1948 election, what newspaper erroneously declared “Dewey Defeats Truman”? 23. On November 14, 1948, Buckingham Palace released a statement: “Her Royal Highness the Princess Elizabeth Duchess of Edinburgh was safely delivered of a Prince at 9:14 o’clock this evening. Her Royal Highness and the infant Prince are both well.” Who was the prince they were talking about? 24. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1948: Dan Aykroyd, Samuel L. Jackson, Ozzy Osbourne, Jackson Browne, or Christa McAuliffe? 25. What company used the slogan: “A Diamond is Forever”? 26. This household product, invented by Ed Lowe, for indoor pets, is a $2 Billion a year industry. 27. First produced in 1948, now they are the longest-running pickup brand in the world. What are “they”? 28. How much did a dozen eggs cost in 1948? 29. This show has been on and off the air since 1948, capturing ordinary people being confronted with unusual situations. 30. This Oscar-winning film had the same title as a Top Ten song by Bertie Higgins in 1981… 31. This musical, written by Bella and Samuel Spewack with music and lyrics by Cole Porter, is based on Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew. Name that Broadway show. 32. Who won the 1948 World Series? 33. What American city banned pinball machines and other “gaming devices” until 1976? 34. This Chicago television station, a superstation on cable decades late, first went on the air on April 5, 1948. 35. Who was the Time Magazine Man of the Year in 1948? 36. What restaurant had the first drive-thru window? 37. To look sleeker and futuristic, Cadillac added what to its 1948 cars? 38. This company originally produced utilitarian four-wheel drive, off-road vehicles but now focuses on luxury SUVs. Name this English company. 39. What two newspapers merged to form the Chicago Sun-Times? 40. Held in London, United Kingdom, how many medals did the US win in the 1948 Summer Olympics? 41. Held in St. Moritz, Switzerland, how many medals did the US win in the 1948 Winter Olympics? 42. This Western film gave us the line – “Badges? We ain’t got no badges! We don’t need no badges! I don’t have to show you any stinking badges!” 43. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1948? 44. Rudolf and Adolf Dassler both opened shoe companies in Bavaria, Germany. What are the names of the two companies the brothers founded? 45. What is the common name for the (new in 1948) microgroove product? 46. Founded in 1948, this United Nations organization is responsible for international public health. Name that organization. 47. Who won the US Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing in 1948? 48. This racing company began in 1948 and is headquartered in Daytona, Florida. Name that company. Trivia Team Bonus Questions: 1. What do the letters in NASCAR mean? 2. What did the United Kingdom name its new comprehensive health care system in 1948? 3. The first Tony Award for Best Play was presented. Name the winning play. 4. Who was the Pope in 1948? 5. Air National Guard pilot Thomas F. Mantell died in the crash of his F-51 Mustang fighter plane while doing what? 6. Who were the 1948 NFL Champions? 7. Margaret Chase Smith was elected as a United States Senator, representing Maine. She holds a first-time distinction for serving in Congress; what is that honor? 8. Who were the 1948 NBA Champions? 9. In 1948, the Soviet Union began to jam what radio broadcasts? 10. Who was the American Vice-President in 1948? |
