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If You Think You Can Remember the 50s, Give This Quiz a Go

But how much do you really know about the fifties? Take this awesome fifties trivia quiz and find out for yourself!

David B. 3/24/2020

The fifties were a pretty happenin' time, it's true! It was a time where microwave ovens and malted milkshakes reigned supreme! But how much do you really know about the fifties? Take this awesome fifties trivia quiz and find out for yourself!

This 1950's candy melts in your mouth not in your hands:

M&M's

Whatchamacallits

Skittles

Snickers

The classic 1950 novel, Animal Farm was written by whom?

George Orwell

Ernest Hemingway

Orson Wells

Thomas Pynchon

Which actress won an Oscar in 1954 for her portrayal of Princess Ann in the movie Roman Holiday?

Audrey Hepburn

Grace Kelly

Donna Reed

Marilyn Monroe

Disneyland opened in what year?

1955

1950

1965

1960

In Montgomery, Alabama, a bus boycott begins after this woman refuses to give up her seat to a white person:

Rosa Parks

Pearl Jordan

Billie Holiday

Leanne Dowling

Which bank launched the first-ever credit card in 1958?

Bank of America

Wells Fargo

National City Bank

Bank of England

Which company first introduced "TV Dinners" in 1954?

Swanson

Hungry Man

Banquet

Kraft

Who is said to have first used The term "Rock N Roll" in 1951?

Alan Freed

Elvis Presley

Johnny Cash

Marilyn Monroe

In 1954, this man ran the first recorded sub-4 minute mile in human history:

Roger Bannister

Bill Dillinger

Phil Coleman

Guy Steel

Name the number 1 song on the Billboard Charts in 1951:

'Be My Love'

'Moonlight Bay'

'The Rovin' Kind'

'The Old Lamplighter'

What were viewers shown in the first live commercial coast-to-coast broadcast?

Bridges

Cars

Cakes

Beaches

Who sang the never-to-be-forgotten, rock classic "Turn Me Loose"?

Fabian

Buddy Holly

Elvis Prelsey

Ricky Nelson

The 50s Were a Blur to You!

Oops! We hate to break it to you, but unfortunately your results show that your memory of the 1950s is a little hazy at best. Don't panic just yet though, since this might actually be quite a blessing in disguise, since the fifties is one of the most vibrant periods to rediscover, and we're sure you'll have a whale of a time. However, if you still feel that the fifties aren't quite your cup of tea, then why not try giving our 1960s quiz a go instead?

You're a 50s Enthusiast!

Well done! While your results aren't 100% perfect, we can clearly see that you've got a pretty solid grounding of what took place in the world of the 1950s. Frank Sinatra and Alfred Hitchcock would be extremely proud of your efforts, and so should you! And who could blame you for being so knowledgeable about one of the 20th century's most vibrant and bustling times? If you enjoyed this quiz, then don't forget to share it with your friends, and check out our 1960s quiz too!

You're a 50s Expert!

Superb! Your impeccable results show that you are well and truly one with the world of the 1950s. You know exactly who did what and why they did it in practically every sector, including history, film, music, and even popular culture! So, no matter if you're a 1960s superfan or are just somebody with an extraordinarily great memory, go ahead and give yourself a huge pat on the back, since you've well and truly earned it! If you enjoyed this quiz, then don't forget to share it with your friends, and check out our 1960s quiz too!