1962 Trivia for a 65th Birthday - Free Large Print Printable

Back in 1962: Birthday Trivia

Which horse won the 1962 Kentucky Derby?
A. Decidedly B. Secretariat C. Citation
Which Top Gun star was born in July 1962?
A. Tom Hanks B. Kevin Costner C. Tom Cruise
Which new Houston baseball team first played in 1962?
A. Oilers B. Colt .45s C. Astros
What was the most popular name for baby girls born in 1962?
A. Lisa B. Mary C. Jennifer
What was the most popular name for baby boys born in 1962?
A. James B. David C. Michael
What did it cost to mail a first-class letter in 1962?
A. 6 cents B. 3 cents C. 4 cents
What was the name of John Glenn's 1962 spacecraft?
A. Friendship 7 B. Freedom 7 C. Apollo 11
Which team won the 1962 NBA title?
A. Los Angeles Lakers B. New York Knicks C. Boston Celtics
Which Four Seasons song was a number one hit in 1962?
A. Walk Like a Man B. Sherry C. Rag Doll
Which U.S. space probe flew past Venus in December 1962?
A. Mariner 2 B. Voyager 1 C. Pioneer 10

Answers

A. Decidedly - Bill Hartack was the jockey. source
C. Tom Cruise - He was born in Syracuse, New York. source
B. Colt .45s - They became the Astros in 1965. source
A. Lisa - Lisa stayed number one through 1969. source
C. Michael - It stayed near the top for decades. source
C. 4 cents - It went up to 5 cents in January 1963. source
A. Friendship 7 - It is now at the Smithsonian. source
C. Boston Celtics - They beat the Lakers in seven games. source
B. Sherry - Frankie Valli sang lead. source
A. Mariner 2 - It was the first probe to reach another planet. source

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