The Sixties -8 - Answers

Published: Saturday 11th January 2025A free quiz about all aspects of the history of the 1960s.
  1. Famous for her recording of Willie Nelson's "Crazy", which country singer died in an air crash in March 1963? Patsy Cline.
  2. Which football team became the first in the 20th century to win the English League and the FA cup in the same season? Tottenham Hotspur (1961).
  3. The University of East Anglia first opened its doors in 1963, in which UK city can it be found? Norwich.
  4. Where did the last performance of The Beatles in a live concert take place on August 29 1966? Candlestick Park, San Francisco.
  5. Debuting on US television in January 1968 which comedy show introduced Goldie Hawn? Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In.
  6. Near which English town was Eddie Cochrane involved in a fatal car crash in April 1960? Chippenham Wiltshire.
  7. Which rebuilt English cathedral was consecrated in May 1962? Coventry.
  8. First published in 1964 and subsequently made into two movies what was the title of this Roald Dahl book? Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
  9. What was the name of Radio Four prior to the re-branding in 1967? The Home Service.
  10. Who was the host of the satirical TV show "That Was The Week That Was" when it was first broadcast in November 1962? David Frost.
  11. For what novel were Penguin Books prosecuted under the Obscene Publications Act in 1960? "Lady Chatterley's Lover".
  12. Which toy, introduced by Corgi in 1965, became the all-time best selling model car? James Bond's Aston Martin DB5 from "Goldfinger".
  13. Which aeroplane successfully completed its first test flight in March 1969? Concorde.
  14. What industry was nationalised by the UK Government in January 1967? Steel Industry.
  15. Which iconic British sports car was first launched in April 1961? Jaguar E-Type.
  16. Which North-Western football team won the FA cup in 1965 for the first time in their history? Liverpool.
  17. What city became the capital of Brazil in 1960? Brasilia.
  18. Who did Cassius Clay (Muhammed Ali) defeat to be crowned World Heavyweight boxing champion in February 1964? Sonny Liston.
  19. Which coin ceased to be legal tender in the UK in July 1969? Half penny (1/2 d).
  20. Which party won the UK general election of March 1966? Labour Party.

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