Things that happened in the 50s

Things that happened in the 50s

Question 1 of 10

Which rock-n-roll musician was killed in a plane crash in 1959?

Question 2 of 10

Which screen idol died in 1955, having only starred in three films?

Question 3 of 10

In 1953, who recorded the famous rockabilly hit version of the song "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On"?

Question 4 of 10

In 1956, Russia sent tanks into Poznan. Where is Poznan?

Question 5 of 10

Who had a hit with 'Say Man' in 1959?

Question 6 of 10

In what city did the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 start?

Question 7 of 10

Maybellene (1955) and Rock and Roll Music (1957) were key hits for whom?

Question 8 of 10

What Muslim state took control over the Suez Canal in 1956?

Question 9 of 10

Which cartoon strip was first published in 1950?

Question 10 of 10

In what year did the 1950s Korean War begin?