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Do You Remember 1954? Trivia Quiz

Many of you won't personally remember this year, but you maybe surprised at what you do know. Have a go!

A multiple-choice quiz by minch. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
minch

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
24,404

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4420

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 76 (2/10), Guest 86 (4/10), Guest 82 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1954 the French were defeated in Indochina. Later in the year they were fighting in another of their colonies. Which was it? Hint

Madagascar

Morocco

Algeria

Tunisia

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of the first nuclear powered submarine?

Answer: (One Word ONLY ... think Jules Verne )

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these movies was not released in 1954? Hint

On the Waterfront

A Star Is Born

Rear Window

Around the World in 80 Days

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Question 4 of 10

4. The "Tonight Show" premiered in 1954. Who was its original host? Hint

Jack Paar

George Burns

Johnny Carson

Steve Allen

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the US Secretary of State in 1954? Hint

Dean Rusk

George Marshall

Dean Acheson

John Foster Dulles

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Question 6 of 10

6. In May 1954 runner Roger Bannister was the first to run a mile in less than four minutes. What was his nationality? Hint

Australian

American

British

Canadian

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1954 which American author won the Nobel prize for Literature?

Answer: (Last name or first and last name )

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Question 8 of 10

8. The first volume of the trilogy 'Lord of the Rings' was published in 1954. What was its title? Hint

The Hobbit

The Fellowship of the Ring

The Two Towers

The Return of the Ring

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Question 9 of 10

9. The first successful organ transplant was made in 1954. What organ was it? Hint

heart

liver

lung

kidney

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Question 10 of 10

10. What were new in 1954? Hint

Silly Putty

TV dinners

Frisbee

ballpoint pens

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1954 the French were defeated in Indochina. Later in the year they were fighting in another of their colonies. Which was it?

Answer: Algeria

Algeria finally became independent in 1962.

2. What was the name of the first nuclear powered submarine?

Answer: Nautilus

Russian born Hyman G. Rickover, was the U.S. naval officer who developed the Nautilus.

3. Which of these movies was not released in 1954?

Answer: Around the World in 80 Days

'Around the World in 80 Days' was released in 1956.

4. The "Tonight Show" premiered in 1954. Who was its original host?

Answer: Steve Allen

The Tonight Show, hosted by Steve Allen first was seen in September 1954.

5. Who was the US Secretary of State in 1954?

Answer: John Foster Dulles

Dulles was appointed in 1953. He served until 1959.

6. In May 1954 runner Roger Bannister was the first to run a mile in less than four minutes. What was his nationality?

Answer: British

Australian John Landy also ran a mile in under four minutes a few weeks later.

7. In 1954 which American author won the Nobel prize for Literature?

Answer: Hemingway

8. The first volume of the trilogy 'Lord of the Rings' was published in 1954. What was its title?

Answer: The Fellowship of the Ring

The Hobbit is not part of the trilogy.

9. The first successful organ transplant was made in 1954. What organ was it?

Answer: kidney

The donor was the identical twin of the recipient.

10. What were new in 1954?

Answer: TV dinners

Ballpoint pens 1945 Frisbees 1957 Silly Putty 1949

Source: Author minch

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