The sixties will always be remembered as a decade of political and cultural upheaval. The era gave birth to the hippie movement, which rejected societal norms, and fostered change across the country.
They say if you remember the sixties you weren't there ... but let's hope it's just an expression. Do you know the sixties well enough to pass our quiz? Find out!
What was the name of the first computer video game that was created in 1962?
Spacewar! was the first digital computer game, played on the PDP-1. The game allowed two players to assume control over two armed spaceships, "The Needle" and "The Wedge." The players would shoot at each other with missiles while avoiding collision with a star. There is only one known operational PDP-1: It is in the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California.
Minimum wage in 1960 was:
When minimum wage was first established in 1955, it was at a meager 75 cents per hour. By 1960, minimum had increased $1.00, and in 1969 it was at $1.60.
The popular dance craze the "Twist" was introduced to the music scene by whom?
Chubby Checker is best known for popularizing the Twist, with his hit 1960 song of the same name. The song was actually a cover of the R&B song by Hank Ballard and the Midnighters, which was only mildly successful.
What year was the first Super Bowl?
The first Super Bowl was played in 1967, and was won by the Green Bay Packers. The game determined the champion of the previous 1966 season.
Who was the first American to orbit the earth in 1963?
John Glenn was the first American to orbit the Earth. He went on to become a US Senator for the state of Ohio.
The first 3-day music festival in the 60s was called?
Woodstock may have been the most popular music festival of the 60s, but the Monterey Pop Festival was the first.
Which president created the Peace Corps in 1961?
In President John F. Kennedy's inaugural address, he called on a new generation to stand up and serve. He gave them the chance to do just that by creating the Peace Corps, a renowned volunteer program dedicated to foreign aid.
What year did Star Trek debut?
Star Trek debuted in 1966, launching one of the most recognized TV and film franchises in history.
What band made the hit song "I'm a Believer?"
Originally formed by producers to star in a TV series of the same name, the Monkees produced their fair share of legitimate musical hits as well.
The average cost of a new car in 1960 was:
The average cost of a new car in the 1960 was $2600. As the decade went on however, the cost inflated to over $3000. Still a modest price compared to the standards of today.
