Can You Pass The Ultimate 1960s Quiz?

The Civil Rights Movement aimed to end discrimination of all Americans. This led to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which banned discrimination based on race, color, religion, or nationality.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech was a call to end racism and discrimination. He first delivered the speech in Detroit on June 23, 1963, and then again in Washington D.C. on August 28, 1963 where it was televised to the nation.

The Vietnam war began in 1955 in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. By the 1960s, the war intensified after the Soviet Union began supporting North Vietnam, and the U.S. supported South Vietnam. Many Americans staged anti-war demonstrations and urged the U.S. military to withdraw support.

At the time, John F. Kennedy was the youngest person to ever be elected to the U.S. presidency. He was assassinated in Dallas, Texas in 1963, and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson was his successor.

Skateboards were created when surfing enthusiasts, frustrated with bad weather, put skates on the front and back of wooden boards. Although skateboards were probably invented as early as the 1940s, they were popularized in the 1960s nationwide due to several surfing manufacturers making the sport equipment and marketing it as "sidewalk surfing."

The Bay of Pigs Invasion in 1961 was a failed U.S. mission to overthrow Cuban dictator Fidel Castro. The failure of the mission in Cuba only strengthened Castro's leadership and his ties to the Soviet Union, leading to the Cuban Missile Crisis the following year.

Elvis Presley, known as "The King of Rock and Roll," was drafted by the U.S. Army in 1958. After serving for two years, he returned to his civilian life and continued to release musical hits in the 1960s.

Johnny Carson was the host of "The Tonight Show" from 1962 to 1992. During his 30-year run, Carson became an American icon and paved the way for may famous actors, comedians, and musicians by having them as guests on his show.

The James Bond film series was based on Ian Fleming's James Bond novels. The character of James Bond was created in Fleming's first novel in 1953. Rights were purchased to produce films based on the novels. The film series started with "Dr. No" in 1962.

Sesame Street first debuted in 1969. Featuring Jim Henson's Muppet cast, it quickly became a successful television show. Other educational shows for children were also inspired by this show.

Berry Gordy Jr. founded Motown Record Corporation in 1960 in Detroit, Michigan. In the 1960s, many hits recorded by the company made it to the top of the charts, helping Motown become the highest-earning African American business in the U.S. during the decade.

The smiley face symbol was introduced to popular culture in the 1960s. The symbol was simply a black circle, two black dots and a black smile on a yellow background which represented the smiley face.

"Miami Vice" was not broadcast on TV until 1984. The other shows were on during the 1960s and were considered hit shows among viewers.

The 1960s brought the bell-bottom pants style to both men and women's clothing. Bell-bottom pants flared out at the bottom near the calf, creating the "bell-shaped" look.

Spider-Man first appeared in "Amazing Fantasy" issue #15 in 1962. The issue was so popular, the superhero got his own comic book series in 1963 titled "The Amazing Spider-Man."

"The Sound of Music" started as a Broadway musical in 1959. When it was adapted to a theatrical film, it became the highest grossing film during the 1960s and was listed as one of the greatest American movies of all time.

The bikini, named after Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands, was originally invented in the 1940s by French fashion designers. However, the controversial and revealing design slowed adaptation in society until it was featured in the 1963 movie "Beach Party." The popularity of the swimsuit increased and sales rose throughout the 1960s.

Toy company Wham-O released a flying disc toy under the trademark name Frisbee. The market depicted it as a sport rather than a toy, which inspired several forms of Frisbee games, such as disc golf and disc ultimate.

The hippie style became very popular among young adults during the 1960s. The style also followed the anti-war movement, since many young adults were also anti-war protesters. The style influenced the young culture and carried on into the 1970s.

The Super Bowl was a championship game between the winners of the National Football League and the American Football League. It was also known as the World Championship Game prior to the NFL's merger with the AFL.

When the Beatles became popular, many people wanted to imitate their "look." The mop-top haircut was easy for men to imitate, since it was generally a mid-length to slightly long haircut and wearing it messy made it look like a mop.

Easy Bake Oven was a working toy oven that was released by Hasbro in 1963. Children were able to make real food using the toy's incandescent light bulb as a heat source. However, the toy caused burn injuries if used improperly.

Mattel release Barbie dolls in 1959, but popularity rose in the 1960s due to the changeable clothing styles and accessories for the dolls. In addition, a male Ken doll was released, as well as Barbie's Dream House, and new clothing styles attributed to different careers.

G.I. Joe dolls were released by Hasbro in 1964. The doll quickly became an American icon due to its popularity among boys and because of real-world events during the 1960s.

Sam Walton already had a successful store when he opened Walmart Discount City in 1962. In five years, Walton had opened over 20 new Walmart stores and expanded to a national chain.

Twister was actually more of a physical game, where players were required to place their hands and feet to assigned colored dots. Most players would find themselves in odd, sometimes risque positions with other players. When it was featured on "The Tonight Show," the game was shown to be both fun and hilarious.

The electric calculator was invented in the 1960s. However, the size and expense limited the use of the calculator to offices, laboratories, and banks. Some schools were able to obtain calculators, but they were purchased for the entire classroom, not for individual students.

Birth control pills, or contraceptive pills, were introduced after approval by the FDA. The pill was controversial because it enabled sexual activity among youth without consequences, other than the pill's side effects.

Plastic products were being heavily produced, and clothing manufacturers began to make clothing out of vinyl. The fabrics were coated with PVC to create a shiny appearance and completely new look from typical fabrics.

Legislation passed in the 1960s helped certain retailers to band together to avoid income taxes. This led to incentives for the construction of indoor shopping malls. The shopping mall was a large center with several different retailers all connected in the same building.

Berets were hats typically worn by the military. However, many women in France wore them as a fashion statement, and when French films came to the U.S., American women also wanted to wear these hats.

Throughout the 1960s, automakers produced cars that were more than just a utility. Car designs included the need for style and power. Vehicles such as the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, and Pontiac GTO dominated the market.

The 8-track tape was a type of music playback format during the 1960s. It was comprised of a magnetic tape in a cartridge format. The cassette tape still used the magnetic tape technology, but was superior to the 8-track because of better durability, better playback sound in automobiles, and the ability to rewind.

Under the Apollo 11 space mission in 1969, the U.S. became the first country to send humans to the Moon. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first two astronauts to walk on the Moon's surface.

The "British Invasion" was not a war but an invasion of British musical culture in America. Beginning with the ever popular English band The Beatles, other popular artists such as The Rolling Stones, The Animals, The Kinks, and others became popular in the United States. Guns N' Roses was an American hard rock band that was popular during the 1980s.