Immerse yourself in a captivating mix of miscellaneous trivia from the 1950s. This fun quiz covers a wide range of intriguing facts that don’t fit into any single category but provide a unique view of the decade. From quirky trends to unforgettable moments, this trivia has it all!
Test your general knowledge with questions that highlight lesser-known facts and fascinating tidbits from this iconic era. Each trivia entry will surprise and delight with stories of invention, culture, and day-to-day curiosities that defined the 1950s. Are you ready for a whirlwind tour?
Whether you’re a trivia lover who enjoys the unexpected or someone with a curious mind wanting to learn more, this quiz promises a stimulating exploration of diverse subjects from a defining decade. Get ready for a deep dive into the whimsical, the profound, and the everyday wonders of the 1950s.
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Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on which method of transport in 1955?
Bus
Bus
Aeroplane
Aeroplane
Ship
Ship
Train
Train
King Haakon VII was King of which country until he died in 1957?
Norway
Norway
France
France
Belgium
Belgium
Netherlands
Netherlands
Kim Il-Sung led which country from 1948 to 1994?
Thailand
Thailand
East Germany
East Germany
North Korea
North Korea
USSR
USSR
In which movement of the 1950s and 1960s did artists like Andy Warhol challenge tradition by using popular culture images?
Expressionism
Expressionism
Post Modernism
Post Modernism
Pop Art
Pop Art
Dadaism
Dadaism
Dubbed ‘the crime of the century” the 1950 Brinks Bank Robbery took place in which city?
Boston
Boston
Chicago
Chicago
New York
New York
Denver
Denver
In 1952, the Canadian TV service was set up in which city?
Montreal
Montreal
Vancouver
Vancouver
Calgary
Calgary
Winnipeg
Winnipeg
Swedish actress Greta Garbo was granted nationality of which country in 1950?
Greece
Greece
Mexico
Mexico
United States
United States
Australia
Australia
Canadian scientists in 1950 developed a pacemaker to regulate which major organ?
Brain
Brain
Kidney
Kidney
Lung
Lung
Heart
Heart
Joanne Woodward married which famous Hollywood actor in 1958?
James Cagney
James Cagney
Gene Kelly
Gene Kelly
John Wayne
John Wayne
Paul Newman
Paul Newman
The 1950s singer Shirley Bassey was from which country?
Ireland
Ireland
Wales
Wales
Norway
Norway
Switzerland
Switzerland
How many games did Liverpool win at Anfield against Tottenham Hotspur in the 1950s?
Three
Three
One
One
Two
Two
None
None
Roger Bannister became the first person to run a mile in less than how many minutes in 1954?
4
4
3
3
6
6
5
5
In 1950 President Truman approved the construction of what type of bomb?
Paint Bomb
Paint Bomb
Hydrogen Bomb
Hydrogen Bomb
Water Bomb
Water Bomb
Time Bomb
Time Bomb
Between 1950 and 1953 the US was involved in a war in which Asian country?
Bhutan
Bhutan
Malaysia
Malaysia
Korea
Korea
Thailand
Thailand
Between 1936 and 1975, Francisco Franco was the leader of which country?
Greece
Greece
West Germany
West Germany
Spain
Spain
Italy
Italy
How many games did Liverpool go unbeaten at Anfield at the start of the 1950-51 league season?
Six
Six
Nine
Nine
Seven
Seven
Eight
Eight
The 1950s philosopher and writer Simone de Beauvoir was from which country?
France
France
Norway
Norway
West Germany
West Germany
Italy
Italy
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