Can You Pass A General Knowledge Quiz From 1964?

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In the 1960s Rob and Laura Petrie were a famous TV couple on which show?
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
The Dick Van Dyke Show
The Ed Sullivan Show

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In 1961, author Harper Lee published which iconic book?
In Cold Blood
To Kill A Mockingbird
The Sun Also Rises

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Which famous doll made its debut in the early 60s?
Ken
Raggedy Ann
Smurfs

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Julia Child was famous for what?
A bicycle race
An assassination attempt
A TV cooking show

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Which musical artist released their first album in 1962?
David Bowie
Bob Dylan
Joni Mitchell

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Which cartoon debuted on television in 1960?
The Flintstones
Looney Toons
Scooby Doo

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In 1963, Betty Friedan published a book on which topic?
Feminism
Physics
Global warming

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What happened to Lee Harvey Oswald in 1963?
He was exiled.
He was elected.
He was murdered.

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In 1964, which band made its debut on the Ed Sullivan Show?
The Beatles
The Byrds
Led Zeppelin

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Which glamorous celebrity was found dead in her home in 1962?
Jean Harlow
Marilyn Monroe
Sharon Tate

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Who starred in the 1963 film "Beach Party?"
Sally Field
Annette Funicello
Samantha Stephens

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In 1960, Richard Nixon took part in the first televised presidential debate against who?
Gerald Ford
Lyndon Johnson
John F. Kennedy
Back in 1964, there were a few facts almost everyone knew! These things were simply common knowledge. Though you knew a few of the general knowledge answers on this quiz, many evaded your memory. You might be a bit fuzzy right now, but you can always try again soon!

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In 1964, everyone knew the facts on this quiz to be general knowledge! From famous movies to music icons, these facts were well known back in this year in time. Luckily, you remember much of what someone in 1964 would have known, proving yourself to be a great source of knowledge!

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These general knowledge questions were known by most back in 1964 and today they're also known by you! It's obvious that you have a great memory and a true nostalgic yearning for another place in time. You passed this quiz with the ease and skill of someone who could have only been alive in 1964. Now go ahead and brag a little, you've earned it!

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Back in 1964, there were a few facts that everyone knew to be true! From music and movies to political icons, do you know the things someone would have known so long ago? Let's put your knowledge of this year in time to the ultimate test!
1
In the 1960s Rob and Laura Petrie were a famous TV couple on which show?
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
The Dick Van Dyke Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
2
In 1961, author Harper Lee published which iconic book?
In Cold Blood
To Kill A Mockingbird
The Sun Also Rises
3
Which famous doll made its debut in the early 60s?
Ken
Raggedy Ann
Smurfs
4
Julia Child was famous for what?
A bicycle race
An assassination attempt
A TV cooking show
5
Which musical artist released their first album in 1962?
David Bowie
Bob Dylan
Joni Mitchell
6
Which cartoon debuted on television in 1960?
The Flintstones
Looney Toons
Scooby Doo
7
In 1963, Betty Friedan published a book on which topic?
Feminism
Physics
Global warming
8
What happened to Lee Harvey Oswald in 1963?
He was exiled.
He was elected.
He was murdered.
9
In 1964, which band made its debut on the Ed Sullivan Show?
The Beatles
The Byrds
Led Zeppelin
10
Which glamorous celebrity was found dead in her home in 1962?
Jean Harlow
Marilyn Monroe
Sharon Tate
11
Who starred in the 1963 film "Beach Party?"
Sally Field
Annette Funicello
Samantha Stephens
12
In 1960, Richard Nixon took part in the first televised presidential debate against who?
Gerald Ford
Lyndon Johnson
John F. Kennedy