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You say you're a Baby Boomer? Okay, how many of these classics from the '50s
& '60s do you remember? We've got
1967 entries so far, and are adding more weekly! If any of the
items here evoke memorable moments in your life, please log in and tell us about
them! And if you think of items to add to this admittedly U.S.-centric
collection (especially if you have photos), please contact us.
Are you a true Baby Boomer?
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The quiz has 100's of unique questions, with a mix of fill-in-the-blank, multiple-choice &
even drag-n-drop. The multiple-choice questions have some very funny choices (if
we do say so ourselves) to keep things entertaining. You can try the
easiest/hardest questions first if you like, and we keep track of the questions each logged-in user has seen, so you can play
over & over and never get the same question twice. Have fun!
On This Day in Boomer History: May 19
| 1951: | U.N. begins counter offensive in Korea |
| 1953: | Nuclear explosion in Nevada (fall-out in St. George, Utah) |
| 1960: | Juan Marichal debuts as San Francisco Giant pitcher, beats Phillies on 1 hitter |
| 1962: | U.S. performs nuclear test at Christmas Island (atmospheric) |
| 1965: | Patricia R. Harris named 1st U.S. black female ambassador (Luxembourg) |
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