1960s Quiz Remember, pub rules apply – no Googling! Welcome to the 1960s Quiz 1. What cartoonist legend and amusement park creator died in 1966? Bugs Bunny Walt Disney Walter Lantz Woody Woodpecker 2. When Marilyn Monroe was found dead on August 5, 1962, what was the official cause recorded? Asphyxiation Homicide Natural Causes Overdose of Sleeping Pills 3. In March 1960, the U.S. announced that troops were going to be sent to what country? France Korea Kuwait Vietnam 4. Who killed actress Sharon Tate? Charles Manson's Followers Henry Lee Lucas Jeffrey Dahmer Richard Ramirez 5. Which two candidates for U.S. President were the first to debate on TV in 1960? Bob Dole & Jimmy Carter John F Kennedy & Richard Nixon Lyndon B Johnson & Gerald Ford Walter Mondale & George Bush 6. Who did India go to war with in 1965? Egypt England Pakistan Philippines 7. What was the profession of Aristotle Onassis when he married Jacqueline Kennedy in 1968? Greek Philosopher Greek Oil Tycoon Greek Painter Greek Shipping Magnate 8. On July 22, 1962, who became the first non-resident of the U.S. to win the PGA championship in golf? Bruce Devlin Gary Player Neil Coles Peter Thompson 9. Who founded the Peace Corps in 1961? John F Kennedy Martin Luther King, Jr Rafael Trujillo Richard Nixon 10. Who signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964? Franklin Roosevelt John F Kennedy Lyndon Johnson Richard Nixon Time is Up! Time's up Thanks for playing. Try some more? Back to Trivia Page
