1956 Trivia for a 71st Birthday - Free Large Print Printable

Back in 1956: Birthday Trivia

Which city hosted the 1956 Summer Olympics?
A. Melbourne B. Rome C. Tokyo
Which horse won the 1956 Kentucky Derby?
A. Seabiscuit B. Citation C. Needles
Which dice game first went on sale in 1956?
A. Scrabble B. Yahtzee C. Monopoly
Who caught Don Larsen's perfect game?
A. Yogi Berra B. Mickey Mantle C. Roy Campanella
Which 1956 movie was James Dean's last film?
A. East of Eden B. Rebel Without a Cause C. Giant
Which Carl Perkins song was a big 1956 hit?
A. Peggy Sue B. Blue Suede Shoes C. Johnny B. Goode
What was the most popular name for baby boys born in 1956?
A. Michael B. James C. David
What did it cost to mail a first-class letter in 1956?
A. 3 cents B. 10 cents C. 1 cent
What was the most popular name for baby girls born in 1956?
A. Jennifer B. Mary C. Linda
Which team won the 1956 World Series?
A. New York Yankees B. Brooklyn Dodgers C. Milwaukee Braves

Answers

A. Melbourne - It was the first Olympics held in the Southern Hemisphere. source
C. Needles - He was the first Florida-bred Derby winner. source
B. Yahtzee - Players roll five dice. source
A. Yogi Berra - He famously jumped into Larsen's arms. source
C. Giant - It was released after he died in 1955. source
B. Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis recorded it too. source
A. Michael - It was the most popular boys name in the US from 1954 to 1959 and again from 1961 to 1998. source
A. 3 cents - The 3 cent rate lasted from 1932 to 1958. source
B. Mary - Mary was number one most years of that era. source
A. New York Yankees - They beat Brooklyn 4 games to 3. source

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