1964 - A Year to Remember

Which Ford "pony" car made its first appearance on North American highways in 1964? a)Mustang b)Camaro c)Thunderbird d)GTO

The Civil Rights Act outlawing discrimination against women and African-Americans was signed by which President of the United States on July 2, 1964? a)John F. Kennedy b)Lyndon B. Johnson c)Dwight D. Eisenhower d)Richard M. Nixon

What movie was NOT released in 1964, a) Mary Poppins b)My Fair Lady c) Goldfinger d)Beach Blanket Bingo

true/False - NY Yankees clinch their fifth straight pennant but fall to the Cardinals in the World Series, marking the end of the "Yankee Dynasty." The team wouldn't win another pennant until 1976.

The Beatles were at the top of the "Billboard Hot 100" list for the first time at the beginning of February 1964, with which song? a)Can't Buy Me Love b)I Want to Hold Your Hand c)She Loves You d)Please Please Me

true/False - A first-class postage stamp and a local call from a pay phone both cost 10 cents.

true/False - For the first time ever, the U.S. government issues a statement that cigarette smoking may be hazardous to your health

This author was born in a country whose flag is blue white and red, and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1964. Who was he? a)Mordecai Richler b)Ernest Hemingway c)Jean-Paul Sartre d)Fyodor Dostoevsky

True/False - On April 12, 1964 Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gargarin became the first human being to journey into outer space.

True/False - The 1963 NFL East champion N.Y. Giants won just two games in 1964, finishing in last place.

In 1964 - Walt Disney was awarded the Medal of Freedom. True/false

According to the Chinese Zodiac, people born in 1964 are energetic, compassionate, charismatic, egotistical, yet lucky in love and are natural leaders. What Chinese mythical creature? a)Unicorn b)Jade Monkey c)Dragon d)Phoenix

true/False - In 1964 Martin Luther King Jr. won the Nobel Peace Prize

Why will August 12, 1964 be remembered by 007 fans worldwide? a) The last James Bond novel was published b)Author Ian Fleming died c)The first James Bond movie "Dr. No" released d)Goldfinger grossed over $1,000,000 at the box office

Born in 1964. Top 500 wealthiest persons in the world, enjoys a good game of poker, and has been in outer space. a)Russell Crowe b)Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte c)Prince Edward Earl of Wessex d)Jeff Bezos

In 1964 "My Fair Lady" won a total of 8 Academy Awards. Which actress did not receive a nomination for her starring role as Eliza Doolittle?

True/False - A black man won the Academy Award for best actor for the first time in history.

If you were an athlete at the IX Winter Olympic games, in what Austrian city (nestled in the heart of the Alps) would you have been competing for a medal? a)Vienna b)St. Moritz c)Turin d)Innsbruck

The first Tim Hortons opened in 1964 in what Canadian city?