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What Happened In 1962? |
62 Trivia Questions and Answers for 1962 HistoryTable of Contents (answers) 1. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1962? 2. Where did the cartoon character Yogi Bear live? 3. This company used the advertising line “We Try Harder” – name the company. 4. Name the fictional town where the musical The Music Man occurs. 5. In 1962, what was the average life expectancy in the United States? 5. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1962? 6. What was the highest-grossing film of 1962? 7. Which company did NOT open in 1962 – Walton opened Walmart, Woolco, Target, Sears, or Kmart? 8. Can you tell us the name of Cocoa Puffs cereal mascot? 9. Who was the President of the United States in 1962? 10. 1962 Catchphrase: Who said, “Here’s Johnny”? 11. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1962? 12. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1961/1962 season? 13. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1962? 14. How many people lived in the United States in 1962? 15. How many people lived in the World in 1962? 16. To the nearest quarter, what was the average movie theater ticket price in 1962? 17. Created by Bob Kane as a spoof of his earlier creations, Batman and Robin, can you name this cartoon crime-fighting duo? 18. Who was the regular host of The Tonight Show before Johnny Carson took over on October 1, 1962? 19. What record label executives were quoted to have said that “guitar groups are on the way out” and “the Beatles have no future in show business”? 20. Who won the 1962 World Series? 21. Although she died at 36 on August 4, 1962, Marilyn Monroe was born with another name. What was Marilyn’s real name? 22. Founded in 1962 in Minnesota, this consumer chain is considered a discount-chic shopping experience. Name that retailer. 23. What was the name of the robot maid on The Jetsons? 24. What country claims to be the birthplace of the “Hawaiian pizza”? 25. Name the first actor to be paid $1,000,000 for a single film. 26. Who did Sonny Liston defeat to become the World Heavyweight Boxing Champion in 1962? 27. This sandwich was first brought to the McDonald’s in 1962. 28. How much was a Gallon of Milk in 1962? 29. Where did The Beatles record almost all of their studio material? 30. This science fiction-themed trading card series, first released in 1962 by Topps, was the basis for a 1996 film starring Jack Nicholson and a host of Hollywood guest stars. 31. Who was the Time Magazine Man of the Year in 1962? 32. First appearing in 1961, this flying kaiju (giant monster) made her debut, along with two fairies, who spoke and sang for her. 33. At a White House dinner, he said, “I think this is the most extraordinary collection of talent and human knowledge ever gathered at the White House, with the possible exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone.” Who said it? 34. This comic book character, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1952, was inspired by a combination of Frankenstein and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Name him. 35. He was later called “the most trusted man in America,” and on April 16, 1962, he became the anchor for The CBS Evening News. Who was he? 36. California native Glen Bell began the restaurant chain in Downey, California. It is still around today. Name that fast food restaurant. 37. 1962 Catchphrase: In what movie did James first say, “The name is Bond, James Bond”? 38. On March 2, 1962, who scored a record 100 points in an NBA game in Hershey, Pennsylvania? 39. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1962? 40. What was the topic of Andy Warhol’s earliest, but popular, silkscreen paintings? 41. This very popular show became the number-one sitcom within three weeks of its debut in 1962. Name that comedy. 42. Name the two Major League Baseball expansion teams that started playing in 1962. 43. Originally a serialization in The New Yorker, this book is often credited for the rise of the modern environmentalist movement. 44. The 606-foot-tall Space Needle building has become a symbol of Seattle. Why was it built? 45. Who was the Pope in 1962? 46. What was the name of Rob Petrie’s wife on the Dick Van Dyke Show, and who played her? 47. Who was the first African-American to be elected to the Baseball Hall Of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. 48. What beverage company used the slogan: “Schh…You Know Who”? 49. United States Navy SEALs were founded in 1962; how did they come up with their name? 50. Catchphrase: Who said “Ruh-roh”? (Before Scooby-Doo!) 51. Where did the cartoon character Yogi Bear like to find his food? 52. Some people call him the fifth Beatle, but others know he was The Beatles’ drummer before Ringo Starr. Name that drummer. 53. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1962: Jim Carrey, Axl Rose, Garth Brooks, or George Clooney? 54. This meeting, between 1962 and 1965, addressed relations between the Catholic Church and the modern world. 55. This Broadway play by Edward Albee examines the complexities of a middle-aged couple’s marriage, Martha and George. It was first staged on October 13, 1962. 56. Trinidad and Tobago gained its independence from WHERE on August 31, 1962? 57. On The Lucy Show, which ran from 1962 through 1968, what was Lucy’s surname? 58. This was the world’s first commercial communications satellite. It was also the title of a Billboard number-one instrumental song by The Tornados. 59. Founded in 1962, this hospital is a pediatric treatment and research facility focused on children’s catastrophic diseases, particularly leukemia and other cancers. Patients are not charged for their care. Name that famous hospital. 60. What unusual headgear did Beany wear in the cartoon Beany and Cecil? 61. Who is considered the protagonist in To Kill a Mockingbird? 62. Airing on ABC, McHale’s Navy occurred during what war? Trivia Team Bonus Questions: 1. This instrumental recording was the first Britsh recording to reach the number one position on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart. Name that song. 2. Mutiny on the Bounty is a fictionalized 1962 movie of the real-life mutiny led by Fletcher Christian against William Bligh. What year did the actual event take place? 3. Who was the American Vice-President in 1962? 4. What book was the film Lawrence of Arabia based on? 5. Who were the 1962 NBA Champions? 6. What team won the FIFA World Cup in 1962? 7. Yogi Bear’s personality was based on another, but live-action, character. Name the character or the actor who played him. 8. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1962? 9. What was the name of Rob Petrie’s son on the Dick Van Dyke Show? 10. Who were the 1962 NFL Champions? |
62 Trivia Questions and Answers for 1962 History1. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1962? 2. Where did the cartoon character Yogi Bear live? 3. This company used the advertising line “We Try Harder” – name the company. 4. Name the fictional town where the musical The Music Man occurs. 5. In 1962, what was the average life expectancy in the United States? 5. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1962? 6. What was the highest-grossing film of 1962? 7. Which company did NOT open in 1962 – Walton opened Walmart, Woolco, Target, Sears, or Kmart? 8. Can you tell us the name of Cocoa Puffs cereal mascot? 9. Who was the President of the United States in 1962? 10. 1962 Catchphrase: Who said, “Here’s Johnny”? 11. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1962? 12. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1961/1962 season? 13. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1962? 14. How many people lived in the United States in 1962? 15. How many people lived in the World in 1962? 16. To the nearest quarter, what was the average movie theater ticket price in 1962? 17. Created by Bob Kane as a spoof of his earlier creations, Batman and Robin, can you name this cartoon crime-fighting duo? 18. Who was the regular host of The Tonight Show before Johnny Carson took over on October 1, 1962? 19. What record label executives were quoted to have said that “guitar groups are on the way out” and “the Beatles have no future in show business”? 20. Who won the 1962 World Series? 21. Although she died at 36 on August 4, 1962, Marilyn Monroe was born with another name. What was Marilyn’s real name? 22. Founded in 1962 in Minnesota, this consumer chain is considered a discount-chic shopping experience. Name that retailer. 23. What was the name of the robot maid on The Jetsons? 24. What country claims to be the birthplace of the “Hawaiian pizza”? 25. Name the first actor to be paid $1,000,000 for a single film. 26. Who did Sonny Liston defeat to become the World Heavyweight Boxing Champion in 1962? 27. This sandwich was first brought to the McDonald’s in 1962. 28. How much was a Gallon of Milk in 1962? 29. Where did The Beatles record almost all of their studio material? 30. This science fiction-themed trading card series, first released in 1962 by Topps, was the basis for a 1996 film starring Jack Nicholson and a host of Hollywood guest stars. 31. Who was the Time Magazine Man of the Year in 1962? 32. First appearing in 1961, this flying kaiju (giant monster) made her debut, along with two fairies, who spoke and sang for her. 33. At a White House dinner, he said, “I think this is the most extraordinary collection of talent and human knowledge ever gathered at the White House, with the possible exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone.” Who said it? 34. This comic book character, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1952, was inspired by a combination of Frankenstein and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Name him. 35. He was later called “the most trusted man in America,” and on April 16, 1962, he became the anchor for The CBS Evening News. Who was he? 36. California native Glen Bell began the restaurant chain in Downey, California. It is still around today. Name that fast food restaurant. 37. 1962 Catchphrase: In what movie did James first say, “The name is Bond, James Bond”? 38. On March 2, 1962, who scored a record 100 points in an NBA game in Hershey, Pennsylvania? 39. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1962? 40. What was the topic of Andy Warhol’s earliest but popular silkscreen paintings? 41. This very popular show became the number-one sitcom within three weeks of its debut in 1962. Name that comedy. 42. Name the two Major League Baseball expansion teams that started playing in 1962. 43. Originally a serialization in The New Yorker, this book is often credited for the rise of the modern environmentalist movement. 44. The 606-foot-tall Space Needle building has become a symbol of Seattle. Why was it built? 45. Who was the Pope in 1962? 46. What was the name of Rob Petrie’s wife on the Dick Van Dyke Show, and who played her? 47. Who was the first African-American to be elected to the Baseball Hall Of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. 48. What beverage company used the slogan: “Schh…You Know Who”? 49. United States Navy SEALs were founded in 1962; how did they come up with their name? 50. Catchphrase: Who said “Ruh-roh”? (Before Scooby-Doo!) 51. Where did the cartoon character Yogi Bear like to find his food? 52. Some people call him the fifth Beatle, but others know he was The Beatles’ drummer before Ringo Starr. Name that drummer. 53. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1962: Jim Carrey, Axl Rose, Garth Brooks, or George Clooney? 54. This meeting, between 1962 and 1965, addressed relations between the Catholic Church and the modern world. 55. This Broadway play by Edward Albee examines the complexities of a middle-aged couple’s marriage, Martha and George. It was first staged on October 13, 1962. 56. Trinidad and Tobago gained its independence from WHERE on August 31, 1962? 57. On The Lucy Show, which ran from 1962 through 1968, what was Lucy’s surname? 58. This was the world’s first commercial communications satellite. It was also the title of a Billboard number-one instrumental song by The Tornados. 59. Founded in 1962, this hospital is a pediatric treatment and research facility focused on children’s catastrophic diseases, particularly leukemia and other cancers. Patients are not charged for their care. Name that famous hospital. 60. What unusual headgear did Beany wear in the cartoon Beany and Cecil? 61. Who is considered the protagonist in To Kill a Mockingbird? 62. Airing on ABC, McHale’s Navy occurred during what war? Trivia Team Bonus Questions: 1. This instrumental recording was the first Britsh recording to reach the number one position on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart. Name that song. 2. Mutiny on the Bounty is a fictionalized 1962 movie of the real-life mutiny led by Fletcher Christian against William Bligh. What year did the actual event take place? 3. Who was the American Vice-President in 1962? 4. What book was the film Lawrence of Arabia based on? 5. Who were the 1962 NBA Champions? 6. What team won the FIFA World Cup in 1962? 7. Yogi Bear’s personality was based on another, but live-action, character. Name the character or the actor who played him. 8. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1962? 9. What was the name of Rob Petrie’s son on the Dick Van Dyke Show? 10. Who were the 1962 NFL Champions? |
