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What Happened In 1960? |
1960 Pop Culture, History, and Unforgettable MomentsThe year 1960 was a cultural turning point, marking the dawn of a new decade that would shape music, movies, politics, and social movements for generations. Known for its blend of optimism and turbulence, the 1960s saw the rise of fresh voices in entertainment, historic political milestones, and innovations that forever changed how we live. Whether you’re revisiting the era for trivia or exploring its legacy, 1960 remains a treasure trove of fascinating stories and timeless trends. In 1960, John F. Kennedy was elected the youngest president in U.S. history, signaling a shift toward a more youthful and dynamic image of leadership. Sitcoms like The Flintstones debuted on television, becoming the first prime-time animated series. Meanwhile, Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho terrified audiences and changed the landscape of horror films, breaking new ground in suspense and storytelling. Outside of what’s widely known, 1960 brought the launch of Etch A Sketch, sparking creativity in children around the world. The first-ever U.S. weather satellite, TIROS-1, was launched into orbit, giving scientists new tools to predict and study storms. The first American Football League (AFL) championship game was held in sports, paving the way for what would later become the Super Bowl. Music in 1960 reflected a mix of crooning legends and emerging trends. Elvis Presley continued to dominate the charts, while the rise of Motown Records began to reshape American music with soulful harmonies and enduring hits. Beyond the stage and screen, significant medical advances, like the first use of an implanted pacemaker, also made headlines. 1960 offers endless possibilities for trivia fans, from exploring iconic inventions to uncovering the year’s Oscar winners and sports champions. Delve into the events and achievements of this pivotal year to see how the seeds of the 1960s counterculture began to take root. 60 Trivia Questions for 1960 History(answers) 2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1960? 3. In 1960, what was the average life expectancy in the United States? 4. Dr. Seuss released two books in 1960. Name one of them. 5. Name the two Presidential candidates who participated in the first televised debate. 6. Name the American Western based on a 1954 Japanese film, Seven Samurai. 7. 1960 Catchphrase: Who said, “Yabba dabba doo!”? 8. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1960? 9. How many people lived in the United States in 1960? 10. How many people lived in the World in 1960? 11. This comic strip started in 1960 and features the children Billy, Dolly, Jeffy, and P.J. Name the comic strip. 12. Who was the President of the United States in 1960? 13. This musical was the first to bring Rock and Roll to Broadway. Name that show. 14. What was the name of the music label founded by Berry Gordy Jr.? 15. Name the book by Harper Lee that won the Pulitzer Prize for the best American novel of 1960. 16. Can you name the first movie, a musical comedy, that Elvis Presley starred in after he was honorably discharged from the US Army? 17. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1960? 18. What did the Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution do? 19. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1960? 20. How much was a Gallon of Milk in 1960? 21. How much was a Pound of Chuck Roast in 1960? 22. What was the first television program to show a toilet onscreen? 23. Name the first American film to show a toilet on screen and flushed. 24. What was the highest-grossing film of 1960? 25. Who directed Spartacus? 26. This television show was based on a comic strip by Hal Ketcham. 27. What became the official symbol of the United States on July 4, 1960? 28. How many red and hoe many white stripes are on the American Flag? 29. How much did a Volkswagon cost in 1960? 30. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1960? 31. Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela formed OPEC in 1960. What do those initials stand for? 32. Name the American base that is part of the island of Cuba. 33. Starring Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe, name the last film for both actors. 34. What car company used the slogan: “Think small”? 35. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1960: Daryl Hannah, Amy Grant, RuPaul or Hugh Laurie 36. Who won the 1960 World Series? 37. According to the US Census Bureau, what was America’s richest per capita city in 1960? 38. The Mattel toy company initially manufactured this pull-string “talking” doll from 1959 to 1965. 39. Name the board game that simulates a person’s travels through his or her life, from college to retirement, with jobs, marriage, and possible children along the way. 40. Named after a professional golfer, what is the mix of iced tea and lemonade called? 41. Who was the Time Magazine Men of the Year in 1960? 42. This Broadway musical was a fictionalized account of the life of Margaret Brown, who survived the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912. 43. Before he got his series, Gumby appeared on what 1950’s children’s television show 44. Before Ronald Reagan in 1981, who was America’s oldest president? 45. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1959/1960 season? 46. It was the first atomic-powered aircraft carrier and the largest ship ever built. It was launched at Newport News, Virginia. What was the name of the ship? 47. What was the (whistling) theme song for the Andy Griffith Show titled? 48. What did the Ohio Art Company produce the most successful toy? 49. Who set an NBA record that still stands for “Most points in a rookie’s game, “with 58 points for the Philadelphia Warriors against the Detroit Pistons 50. This stadium was home to the San Francisco Giants and the San Francisco 49ers. The last event there was a concert featuring Paul McCartney in 2014. Name that park. 51. Who was the Pope in XXX? 52. Scent of Mystery debuted at Chicago’s Cinestage Theater and had a unique, special sensory effect for audiences. What was it? 53. This 1960 Roger Corman film was made into a musical in 1986. Name that film. 54. The science fiction film was based on the 1895 novella of the same name. It has been 55. To the nearest quarter, what was the average movie theater ticket price in 1960? 56. This band, who would world famous in just a few years, a 48-night residency at the Indra Club in Hamburg, West Germany. Name the band. 57. This movie, a suspense thriller released in 1960, was rated R by the MPAA in 1984. Name that film. 58. What was the cartoon character Mr. Magoo’s impairment? 59. Who nationalized all American and foreign-owned property in Cuba? 60. Name the two 1960 NFL expansion teams… Trivia Team Bonus Questions: 1. Who were the 1960 NFL Champions? 2. At the 1960 Summer Olympic Games, who won the gold medal in light-heavyweight boxing. 3. Who was the American Vice-President in 1960? 4. Name the fourth nation to build a nuclear weapon. 5. Name the submarine that completed the first underwater circumnavigation of the Earth on May 10, 1960. 6. Who were the 1960 NBA Champions? 7. Held in Squaw Valley, CA, United States, how many medals did the US win in the 1960 Winter Olympics? 8. Held in Rome, Italy, how many medals did the US win in the 1960 Summer Olympics? 9. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1960? 10. Jacques Piccard and Don Walsh descended WHERE, in the bathyscaphe Trieste, reaching a depth of 35,797 feet. |
60 Trivia Answers for 1960 History1. Established in 1960, this area spreads along 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street in Hollywood, California. What is it called? 2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1960? 3. In 1960, what was the average life expectancy in the United States? 4. Dr. Seuss released 2 books in 1960. Name one of them. 5. Name the two Presidential candidates who participated in the first televised debate. 6. Name the American Western based on a 1954 Japanese film, Seven Samurai. 7. 1960 Catchphrase: Who said, “Yabba dabba doo!”? 8. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1960? 9. How many people lived in the United States in 1960? 10. How many people lived in the World in 1960? 11. This comic strip started in 1960 and features the children Billy, Dolly, Jeffy, and P.J. Name the comic strip. 12. Who was the President of the United States in 1960? 13. This musical was the first to bring Rock and Roll to Broadway. Name that show. 14. What was the name of the music label founded by Berry Gordy Jr.? 15. Name the book by Harper Lee that won the Pulitzer Prize for the best American novel of 1960. 16. Can you name the first movie, a musical comedy, that Elvis Presley starred in after he was honorably discharged from the US Army? 17. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1960? 18. What did the Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution do? 19. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1960? 20. How much was a Gallon of Milk in 1960? 21. How much was a Pound of Chuck Roast in 1960? 22. What was the first television program to show a toilet onscreen? 23. Name the first American film to show a toilet on screen and flushed. 24. What was the highest-grossing film of 1960? 25. Who directed Spartacus? 26. This television show was based on a comic strip by Hal Ketcham. 27. What became the official symbol of the United States on July 4, 1960? 28. How many red and how many white stripes are on the American Flag? 29. How much did a Volkswagon cost in 1960? 30. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1960? 31. Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela formed OPEC in 1960. What do those initials stand for? 32. Name the American base that is part of the island of Cuba. 33. Starring Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe, name the last film for both actors. 34. What car company used the slogan: “Think small”? 35. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1960: Daryl Hannah, Amy Grant, RuPaul or Hugh Laurie 36. Who won the 1960 World Series? 37. According to the US Census Bureau, what was America’s richest per capita city in 1960? 38. The Mattel toy company initially manufactured this pull-string “talking” doll from 1959 to 1965. 39. Name the board game that simulates a person’s travels through his or her life, from college to retirement, with jobs, marriage, and possible children along the way. 40. Named after a professional golfer, what is the mix of iced tea and lemonade called? 41. Who was the Time Magazine Men of the Year in 1960? 42. This Broadway musical was a fictionalized account of the life of Margaret Brown, who survived the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912. 43. Before he got his series, Gumby appeared on what 1950’s children’s television show? 44. Before Ronald Reagan in 1981, who was America’s oldest president? 45. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1959/1960 season? 46. It was the first atomic-powered aircraft carrier and the largest ship ever built. It was launched in Newport News, Virginia. What was the name of the ship? 47. What was the (whistling) theme song for the Andy Griffith Show titled? 48. What did the Ohio Art Company produce the most successful toy? 49. Who set an NBA record that still stands for “Most points in a rookie’s game, “with 58 points for the Philadelphia Warriors against the Detroit Pistons 50. This stadium was home to the San Francisco Giants and the San Francisco 49ers. The last event there was a concert featuring Paul McCartney in 2014. Name that park. 51. Who was the Pope in XXX? 52. Scent of Mystery debuted at Chicago’s Cinestage Theater and had a unique, special sensory effect for audiences. What was it? 53. This 1960 Roger Corman film was made into a musical in 1986. Name that film. 54. The science fiction film was based on the 1895 novella of the same name. It has been 55. To the nearest quarter, what was the average movie theater ticket price in 1960? 56. This band, who would world famous in just a few years, a 48-night residency at the Indra Club in Hamburg, West Germany. Name the band. 57. This movie, a suspense thriller released in 1960, was rated R by the MPAA in 1984. Name that film. 58. What was the cartoon character Mr. Magoo’s impairment? 59. Who nationalized all American and foreign-owned property in Cuba? 60. Name the two 1960 NFL expansion teams… Trivia Team Bonus Questions: 1. Who were the 1960 NFL Champions? 2. At the 1960 Summer Olympic Games, who won the gold medal in light-heavyweight boxing. 3. Who was the American Vice-President in 1960? 4. Name the fourth nation to build a nuclear weapon. 5. Name the submarine that completed the first underwater circumnavigation of the Earth on May 10, 1960. 6. Who were the 1960 NBA Champions? 7. Held in Squaw Valley, CA, United States, how many medals did the US win in the 1960 Winter Olympics? 8. Held in Rome, Italy, how many medals did the US win in the 1960 Summer Olympics? 9. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1960? 10. Jacques Piccard and Don Walsh descended WHERE in the bathyscaphe Trieste, reaching a depth of 35,797 feet. |
