1952 Trivia for a 75th Birthday - Free Large Print Printable

Back in 1952: Birthday Trivia

Which humor magazine first came out in 1952?
A. Mad B. Punch C. The Onion
Which city hosted the 1952 Summer Olympics?
A. London B. Rome C. Helsinki
Which city hosted the 1952 Winter Olympics?
A. Lake Placid B. Oslo C. St. Moritz
Which horse won the 1952 Kentucky Derby?
A. Hill Gail B. Seabiscuit C. Native Dancer
Who was elected Vice President in 1952?
A. Lyndon Johnson B. Henry Wallace C. Richard Nixon
What was the most popular name for baby girls born in 1952?
A. Susan B. Linda C. Mary
What did it cost to mail a first-class letter in 1952?
A. 1 cent B. 3 cents C. 10 cents
What was the most popular name for baby boys born in 1952?
A. Michael B. Robert C. James
Which Ralph Ellison novel was published in 1952?
A. Beloved B. Invisible Man C. Native Son
Where was Princess Elizabeth when she became Queen in 1952?
A. Kenya B. Canada C. Australia

Answers

A. Mad - Its mascot later became Alfred E. Neuman. source
C. Helsinki - Helsinki is the capital of Finland. source
B. Oslo - Oslo is the capital of Norway. source
A. Hill Gail - Eddie Arcaro was the jockey. source
C. Richard Nixon - He gave his famous Checkers speech that September. source
B. Linda - Linda was number one from 1947 to 1952. source
B. 3 cents - The 3 cent rate lasted from 1932 to 1958. source
C. James - Robert and John were close behind. source
B. Invisible Man - It won the National Book Award in 1953. source
A. Kenya - She was on a royal tour. source

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1952 Year Bingo: 30 different cards plus a caller sheet
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