1942 Trivia for an 85th Birthday - Free Large Print Printable

Back in 1942: Birthday Trivia

Which horse won the 1942 Kentucky Derby?
A. Shut Out B. Whirlaway C. Seabiscuit
What was the most popular name for baby girls born in 1942?
A. Linda B. Barbara C. Mary
What did it cost to mail a first-class letter in 1942?
A. 10 cents B. 1 cent C. 3 cents
Which Disney movie about a young deer came out in August 1942?
A. Bambi B. Dumbo C. Pinocchio
Which yogurt company started in the Bronx, New York, in 1942?
A. Yoplait B. Chobani C. Dannon
Which Beatle was born in Liverpool in June 1942?
A. Ringo Starr B. Paul McCartney C. John Lennon
Which color film for snapshots did Kodak introduce in 1942?
A. Kodacolor B. Kodachrome C. Ektachrome
Which film won the Oscar for Best Picture of 1942?
A. Casablanca B. Gone with the Wind C. Mrs. Miniver
Which food was the first to be rationed nationwide in the U.S., in May 1942?
A. Milk B. Sugar C. Bread
Which singer and actress was born in Brooklyn in April 1942?
A. Barbra Streisand B. Bette Midler C. Cher

Answers

A. Shut Out - Whirlaway had won the year before. source
C. Mary - It was the top girls' name for decades. source
C. 3 cents - The 3 cent rate lasted from 1932 to 1958. source
A. Bambi - His rabbit friend is named Thumper. source
C. Dannon - It began in Spain as Danone. source
B. Paul McCartney - He was born on June 18, 1942. source
A. Kodacolor - It made color prints from negatives. source
C. Mrs. Miniver - Greer Garson won Best Actress for it. source
B. Sugar - Families got ration books with stamps. source
A. Barbra Streisand - She starred in Funny Girl. source

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40 large print trivia questions about 1942 in 4 rounds, with a fun fact after each answer
Host answer key with a source for every fact
1942 Year Bingo: 30 different cards plus a caller sheet
Who Knows Them Best game, Birthday Wishes cards, and a welcome sign
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