Remember the 60s?

For many of us, it seems like the 60s were only yesterday, but how many of the most important people and events do we actually remember? This trivia quiz will fully test your knowledge of the 60s, from everything like music and movies to sports and historical events. Give it a shot, and see how you fare!
retro acoustic guitar
 
 
Which group released the 1967 hit, Penny Lane?
The Beatles
The Monkees
The Doors
The Who
White House at sundown
 
 
Who was elected president of the United States on November 8th, 1960?
Richard M. Nixon
Ronald Reagan
John F. Kennedy
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Oscar award
 
 
Which movie won an outstanding 11 Oscars in 1960?
Ben Hur
Some Like It Hot
Sleeping Beauty
The Wings of Eagles
astronaut in space
 
 
Who completed an orbit of the Earth on April 12th, 1961?
Yuri Gagarin
Neil Armstrong
Alan Shepard
Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin
vintage car interior
 
 
Which automobile company did a man named Ferruccio found in 1963?
Lamborghini
Fiat
Ferrari
Suzuki
vintage living room
 
 
Which of these cartoons premiered in 1960?
The Flintstones
Scooby-Doo
Looney Tunes
The Simpsons
Hollywood stars
 
 
Whose name appeared on the first ever Hollywood star in 1960?
Joanne Woodward
Elvis Presley
Morgan Freeman
Martin Sheen
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Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964?
Martin Luther King, Jr.
John Lennon
Nelson Mandela
J. Edgar Hoover
jukebox closeup
 
 
What was Elvis' final #1 hit in 1969?
Suspicious Minds
Jailhouse Rock
One Night
All Shook Up
The Queen and Prince Philip
 
 
Which member of the British royal family was born on July 1st, 1961?
Princess Diana
Prince Charles
Princess Anne
Prince William
books that are homes
 
 
Which of these bestselling books wasn't published in the 1960s?
The Handmaid's Tale
To Kill a Mockingbird
The Godfather
Catch-22
Vietnam war
 
 
Which war was in full swing during the 1960s?
The Vietnam War
The Falklands War
The First Liberian Civil War
The Greek Civil War
black boxing glove
 
 
Which famous heavyweight boxer defeated Sonny Liston in 1964?
Muhammad Ali
Mike Tyson
George Foreman
Rocky Marciano
woman voting
 
 
Which country gave women the right to vote in February 1963?
Iran
Sweden
Haiti
Great Britain
retro model
 
 
Which model was named The Face of '66?
Veruschka
Twiggy
Penelope Tree
Linda Keith
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It's All a Blur to You!
Oh dear, for better or for worse your memory of the sixties is a little bit hazy. But there's no need to worry, as the sixties are some of the most fun and lively years to rediscover. Just have a listen to a couple of The Beatles' records and check out a couple of classic movies, and we're sure that you'll be hooked on the sixties in no time at all!
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1960s Enthusiast
Pretty good show! While not perfect, your score shows us that you've got a pretty good memory of the Swinging Sixties. John Lennon and Martin Luther King, Jr. would be proud of your effort, and so should you! And why wouldn't you have an interest in this wonderful historical period, as that's when all of the greatest songs and movies ever produced were born! In the words of The Beatles, 'All you need is love!'
hippy cartoons
 
Your Heart Belongs to the 60s!
Wow! Your outstanding score shows that your heart and soul are well and truly connected to the world of the 1960s! Whether you're talking about art, music, popular culture or historical events, you know exactly who did what and why they did it! So whether it's because you've got an incredible memory, or just because you're a sixties superfan, give yourself a pat on the back, because you've well and truly earned it!
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