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Baby Boomer Trivia: 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s - Music, TV, Movies, Sports, Cars and People
Baby Boomer Trivia: 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s - Music, TV, Movies, Sports, Cars and People
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GREAT GIFT under $20.00. From an original 3,300 questions - answers, and images database.
Example of Questions and Answers:
-----QUESTION #1 - WHICH PARK OPENED ON JULY 17, 1955?
A) Central Park, NYC
B) Disneyland, Anaheim, CA
C) Yellowstone National Park, WY
D) Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL
----ANSWER #1: B) DISNEYLAND, ANAHEIM, CA
Disneyland held a pre-public opener on Sunday, July 17, 1955, open only to invited guests and the media called the "International Press Preview." Half of the 28,000 in attendance were invitees; the rest gained access with counterfeit tickets or snuck in. The event was televised by ABC and anchored by Art Linkletter, Bob Cummings, and Ronald Reagan. The following day, July 18th, the 20-attraction park opened to all.
----QUESTION #2 - WHO RETIRED FROM THE CBS EVENING NEWS IN 1981?
A) Walter Cronkite
B) Howard Cosell
C) Edward R. Murrow
D) Bob Woodward
----ANSWER #2: A) WALTER CRONKITE
Nicknamed 'Old Iron Pants,' Walter covered nearly every news event during his 60-plus years in journalism, 19 of them as CBS Evening News anchor (1962-1981). Voted "The most trusted man in America," he would end every broadcast with "And that's the way it is. "Cronkite died in 2009 at the age of 92.
----QUESTION #3 - WHAT WAS THE MINIMUM WAGE IN 1960?
A) $1.40
B) $1.25
C) $1.00
D) $2.00
----ANSWER #3: C) $1.00
$1.00 in 1960 is equivalent to $10.37 in 2023. With an average inflation rate of 3.78%, The cumulative price change is 937.25%, meaning today's prices based on inflation and money supply are more than 10x what they were in 1960. Add increased profits, and the prices of things today are on average, 20x or more than in 1960.
100% Baby Boomer related questions and answers.
A great gift for the Baby Boomer trivia fan in your life.
Features: Decorated Interior 6" X 9" - Convenient Portable Size Original Artist Cover & Interior Design High Resolution Matte cover (300dpi) High quality paper stock. Thick front and back pages Professional binding to ensure spine strength
ASIN: B0CNLLXL1Q
VSKU: BVV.B0CNLLXL1Q.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Ink., Designer
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
ASIN: B0CNLLXL1Q
VSKU: BVV.B0CNLLXL1Q.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Ink., Designer
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
SKU:BVV.B0CNLLXL1Q.G
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