1987 Trivia - Turning 40 in 2027 - 40th Birthday Party Game

Born in 1987? Turning 40 in 2027? Here are 10 free large print questions about 1987 to play at the party. Print this page, read the questions aloud, and check the answers at the end.

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Printed 1987 trivia page for a 40th birthday party, with the guest of honor's name in the heading and 10 multiple choice questions about 1987

Back in 1987: Birthday Trivia

  1. Who was President of the United States in 1987?

    A. Ronald Reagan   B. George H. W. Bush   C. Jimmy Carter

  2. Who became chair of the Federal Reserve in August 1987?

    A. Paul Volcker   B. Ben Bernanke   C. Alan Greenspan

  3. Which U2 album came out in March 1987?

    A. Achtung Baby   B. The Joshua Tree   C. War

  4. Which Michael Jackson album came out in August 1987?

    A. Bad   B. Thriller   C. Off the Wall

  5. What was the most popular name for baby girls born in 1987?

    A. Jennifer   B. Ashley   C. Jessica

  6. What was the most popular name for baby boys born in 1987?

    A. Matthew   B. Michael   C. Christopher

  7. Which Rob Reiner fairy tale film came out in 1987?

    A. The Princess Bride   B. Stand by Me   C. Big

  8. Who won the 1987 Indianapolis 500?

    A. A. J. Foyt   B. Mario Andretti   C. Al Unser

  9. Which horse won the 1987 Kentucky Derby?

    A. Seattle Slew   B. Alysheba   C. Secretariat

  10. Which Serbian tennis star was born in May 1987?

    A. Novak Djokovic   B. Roger Federer   C. Rafael Nadal

Answers

  1. A. Ronald Reagan - He took office in January 1981. source
  2. C. Alan Greenspan - He served until 2006. source
  3. B. The Joshua Tree - It won the Grammy for Album of the Year. source
  4. A. Bad - Quincy Jones co-produced it. source
  5. C. Jessica - Ashley was number two. source
  6. B. Michael - Christopher was number two. source
  7. A. The Princess Bride - Andre the Giant played Fezzik. source
  8. C. Al Unser - It was his fourth Indy 500 win. source
  9. B. Alysheba - He also won the Preakness Stakes. source
  10. A. Novak Djokovic - He was born in Belgrade. source

Want the full 40th birthday kit?

The full 1987 kit is $9 and is made with the guest of honor's name on the trivia, bingo cards, sign and game pages:

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Instant access in your browser after checkout. You print at home; nothing is mailed. Some of the questions and layouts in this kit were made with help from an AI tool, and every fact lists a cited public source.

Questions about the kit

What is in the full 1987 kit?

The full 1987 kit has 40 trivia questions about 1987 in 4 rounds, each with a fun fact and a cited source, plus 1987 Year Bingo with 30 different cards and a caller sheet, a Who Knows Them Best game, Birthday Wishes cards, and a welcome sign. The guest of honor's name goes on the trivia, bingo cards, sign and game pages.

How do I print it?

After checkout the kit opens in your browser with their name on it. Print it at home on US Letter or A4 paper; it prints fine in color or black and white. Nothing is mailed.

How much does it cost?

The full kit is $9, paid once at checkout. The 10 questions and answers on this page are free.

How many people can play?

Any number of guests can play the trivia: read the questions aloud to the room or split into teams. The bingo game has 30 different cards, so up to 30 players can each have their own card.

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