Bet You Can’t Answer These 1959 Trivia Questions!
Published: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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A year that was marked by things such as Fidel Castro's rise to power, the Tibetan revolution, the start of the Cold War, and the official admission of Hawaii as the 50th state, 1959 was definitely a time to be alive. Right smack dab in the middle of the generation known as baby boomers, those who were born during this time period has witnessed a wide array of changes as time has flown by.
When the original Dennis the Menace was on the air, as well as shows such as Gunsmoke, The Twilight Zone, Father Knows Best, Perry Mason, Maverick, Leave it to Beaver, and many others, although these were considered much simpler times, there was still a fairly varied lineup available for the viewing pleasure of the average American. Nevertheless, given that these were obviously much more modest times, there was considerably less violence, adult language, nudity, etc. present in the media, in general. Either way, 1959 was a time in which the TV began to become considered just another family member and people gathered around them on a daily basis to view a wide variety of programs.
When Disney first released Sleeping Beauty and other mainstream movies such as Some Like it Hot, Al Capone, Vincent Price's House on Haunted Hill, and many other movies dominated the big screen, there were plenty of classics released in 1959. Although the graphics certainly were not up to the standard of today, there were obviously quite a few classic films created during this time period.
In the midst of one of the Celtic's first period of dominating the NBA, Burger King began its rise to power, and many other notorious happenings began to unfold, 1959 was a time of immense change. Nevertheless, only vaguely resembling the world as we know it today, this was not yet a year in which our thriving pop culture of mass consumption reigned supreme.
But how much do you really know about 1959? Even if you're a known history buff, we're pretty sure you might've missed a factoid or two. Are you ready to test your knowledge on this interesting year? We Bet You Can’t Answer These 1959 Trivia Questions! Take the quiz right now to prove us wrong and when you're done, make sure to challenge all your family and friends.
When the original Dennis the Menace was on the air, as well as shows such as Gunsmoke, The Twilight Zone, Father Knows Best, Perry Mason, Maverick, Leave it to Beaver, and many others, although these were considered much simpler times, there was still a fairly varied lineup available for the viewing pleasure of the average American. Nevertheless, given that these were obviously much more modest times, there was considerably less violence, adult language, nudity, etc. present in the media, in general. Either way, 1959 was a time in which the TV began to become considered just another family member and people gathered around them on a daily basis to view a wide variety of programs.
When Disney first released Sleeping Beauty and other mainstream movies such as Some Like it Hot, Al Capone, Vincent Price's House on Haunted Hill, and many other movies dominated the big screen, there were plenty of classics released in 1959. Although the graphics certainly were not up to the standard of today, there were obviously quite a few classic films created during this time period.
In the midst of one of the Celtic's first period of dominating the NBA, Burger King began its rise to power, and many other notorious happenings began to unfold, 1959 was a time of immense change. Nevertheless, only vaguely resembling the world as we know it today, this was not yet a year in which our thriving pop culture of mass consumption reigned supreme.
But how much do you really know about 1959? Even if you're a known history buff, we're pretty sure you might've missed a factoid or two. Are you ready to test your knowledge on this interesting year? We Bet You Can’t Answer These 1959 Trivia Questions! Take the quiz right now to prove us wrong and when you're done, make sure to challenge all your family and friends.