1957 Trivia for a 70th Birthday - Free Large Print Printable

Born in 1957? Turning 70 in 2027? Here are 10 free large print questions about 1957 to play at the party. Print this page, read the questions aloud, and check the answers at the end.

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Back in 1957: Birthday Trivia

  1. Who was President of the United States in 1957?

    A. Harry S. Truman   B. Dwight D. Eisenhower   C. John F. Kennedy

  2. Who was Vice President in 1957?

    A. Richard Nixon   B. Lyndon Johnson   C. Hubert Humphrey

  3. Which team won the 1957 World Series?

    A. Milwaukee Braves   B. Brooklyn Dodgers   C. New York Yankees

  4. Which team did the Braves beat in the 1957 World Series?

    A. Brooklyn Dodgers   B. New York Yankees   C. Chicago White Sox

  5. Which pitcher was the 1957 World Series MVP?

    A. Warren Spahn   B. Lew Burdette   C. Whitey Ford

  6. What was the first artificial satellite, launched October 4, 1957?

    A. Sputnik 1   B. Explorer 1   C. Telstar

  7. Which country launched Sputnik 1?

    A. United States   B. Soviet Union   C. Great Britain

  8. What was Billboard's number one song of 1957?

    A. All Shook Up   B. Hound Dog   C. Jailhouse Rock

  9. Who sang Love Letters in the Sand in 1957?

    A. Pat Boone   B. Perry Como   C. Frank Sinatra

  10. Which group had a 1957 hit with Little Darlin'?

    A. The Diamonds   B. The Platters   C. The Coasters

Answers

  1. B. Dwight D. Eisenhower - His second term began January 20, 1957. source
  2. A. Richard Nixon - He later became President in 1969. source
  3. A. Milwaukee Braves - The Braves later moved to Atlanta. source
  4. B. New York Yankees - It went the full seven games. source
  5. B. Lew Burdette - He won three games in the Series. source
  6. A. Sputnik 1 - Its beeps could be heard on ham radios. source
  7. B. Soviet Union - It started the space race. source
  8. A. All Shook Up - It was sung by Elvis Presley. source
  9. A. Pat Boone - It was one of the year's top songs. source
  10. A. The Diamonds - It was a top 5 song of the year. source

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