What Happened In 1968? |
68 Trivia Questions and Answers for 1968 HistoryTable of Contents (answers) 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 Super Bowl 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? |
68 Trivia Questions and Answers for 1968 History1. 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 Super Bowl 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 that uses 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. After winning the gold and bronze medals in the Olympic Men’s 200-meter event, what did Tommie Smith and John Carlos do? 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? |