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2525 - Fortnight 5 - Annum 8
April 8, 2026

In the year...

Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:


E1 - An independent agency is transformed from the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and is responsible for the civil space program and for research in aeronautics and space exploration.
Name the new agency. NASA
Tell me the name of the ongoing mission (as of today). Aeremis 2


E2 - Many famous people were born this year. Identify these five each by a short clue.

- Came "out" on her own TV series Ellen DeGeneres
- Former Mrs. Guy Ritchie Madonna
- King of Pop Michael Jackson
- Born Tracy Lauren Marrow
- 'Six degrees of...' guy Kevin Bacon


E3 -Many fine movies were released this year. Identify these five each by a short summary:

- A retired detective with a fear of heights becomes dangerously obsessed with a mysterious woman he's hired to follow, leading to a tragic spiral of illusion, manipulation, and psychological unraveling.Vertigo

- A noir thriller in which a corrupt, bloated American detective and a Mexican drug enforcement agent clash over a bombing investigation along the U.S.-Mexico border, exposing a web of racism, moral decay, and police corruption.

- A young girl raised by courtesans is groomed for a life of kept-woman elegance, only to win the genuine love and marriage proposal of a wealthy, world-weary playboy. Gigi

- A dysfunctional Southern family gathers to celebrate a dying patriarch's birthday, forcing long-suppressed tensions around greed, sexuality, denial, and a troubled marriage between an alcoholic and his desperately longing wife to boil to the surface. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

- An American nurse and a naval officer each struggle to overcome their racial prejudices as they fall in love with people from different backgrounds on a lush island. South Pacific

Bonus: Which of these would later win Best Picture Oscar Gigi


E4 - There were many popular TV shows this year. Identify these five each by a short summary:

- A classic courtroom drama about a brilliant, tenacious Los Angeles defense attorney who, along with his loyal secretary and investigator, invariably exposes the true murderer during a dramatic trial climax, winning acquittal for his wrongly accused clients week after week. Perry Mason

- A landmark Western drama following a stoic and principled U.S. Marshal, as he maintains law and order on the rough frontier alongside his loyal companions, including his deputy, the town doctor, and the feisty saloon owner. Gunsmoke

- A diverse group of travelers with secrets, conflicts, and dreams make the perilous journey westward across the American frontier, guided by a gruff but compassionate leader, with each episode typically focusing on the story of a particular passenger or guest character along the trail. Wagon Train

- A warm and gentle sitcom following an idealized suburban American family — a wise father, an ever-composed mother, a responsible older brother, and a perpetually well-meaning but trouble-prone younger son — as they navigate the small adventures and mild mishaps of middle-class American childhood. Every 50's Family Sitcom but specifically Leave It to Beaver

- A landmark variety showcase that served as America's premier entertainment stage, introducing the nation to everyone from up-and-coming comedians to world-famous rock acts across more than two decades on the air. Ed Sullivan Show



E5 - A play premiering this year tells the story of a young Chinese immigrant woman who arrives in San Francisco's Chinatown on an arranged marriage, setting off romantic and generational conflicts between traditional Chinese values and modern American life.
Name the play. Flower Drum Song


E6 - An engineer name Jack Kilby invents a product that fabricates several electronic components together on a single piece of semiconductor material.
Name the electronic product. MIcrochip
Name the company he worked for. IBM


E7 - Launched this year with massive fanfare, an American car becomes one of the most famous flops in automotive history — plagued by quality control problems, an odd design (particularly its vertical "horse collar" grille), and a price point that didn't fit neatly into the market, it will be discontinued after just two model years.
Name the make. Ford
Name the model. Edsel

E8 - TV commercials were big business this year. Name the product behind each of these four slogans:

"Look, Ma, no cavities!" Crest
"Nothing says lovin' like somethin' from the oven" Betty Crocker
"_____ tastes good like a cigarette should" Winston
"See the USA in your ____"Chevrolet


E9 - The NFL Championship Game, also known as “The Greatest Game Ever Played” is decided in sudden-death overtime.
Name the winning team Baltimore Colts
Name the losing team. New York Giants
What player scored the winning touchdown? John Unitas
Name the kicker for the losing team. Frank Gifford


E10 - A South American soccer team led by a 17-year-old sensation (born Edson Arantes do Nascimento) wins its first FIFA World Cup.
Name the winning team. Brazil
Name the 17-year-old sensation. Pele
How many World Cups did he win eventually win for his country? 3


What year did events E1 thru E10 take place? (Five points) 1958

Total points: 69

2525 - Fortnight 5 - Annum 8
April 8, 2026

In the year...

Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:


E1 - An independent agency is transformed from the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and is responsible for the civil space program and for research in aeronautics and space exploration.
Name the new agency. NASA
Tell me the name of the ongoing mission (as of today). Artemis II


E2 - Many famous people were born this year. Identify these five each by a short clue.

- Came "out" on her own TV series Ellen Degeneres
- Former Mrs. Guy Ritchie Madonna
- King of Pop Michael Jackson
- Born Tracy Lauren Marrow Don't know
- 'Six degrees of...' guy Kevin Bacon


E3 -Many fine movies were released this year. Identify these five each by a short summary:

- A retired detective with a fear of heights becomes dangerously obsessed with a mysterious woman he's hired to follow, leading to a tragic spiral of illusion, manipulation, and psychological unraveling. Vertigo

- A noir thriller in which a corrupt, bloated American detective and a Mexican drug enforcement agent clash over a bombing investigation along the U.S.-Mexico border, exposing a web of racism, moral decay, and police corruption. Don't know

- A young girl raised by courtesans is groomed for a life of kept-woman elegance, only to win the genuine love and marriage proposal of a wealthy, world-weary playboy. Gigi

- A dysfunctional Southern family gathers to celebrate a dying patriarch's birthday, forcing long-suppressed tensions around greed, sexuality, denial, and a troubled marriage between an alcoholic and his desperately longing wife to boil to the surface. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

- An American nurse and a naval officer each struggle to overcome their racial prejudices as they fall in love with people from different backgrounds on a lush island. South Pacific

Bonus: Which of these would later win Best Picture Oscar


E4 - There were many popular TV shows this year. Identify these five each by a short summary:

- A classic courtroom drama about a brilliant, tenacious Los Angeles defense attorney who, along with his loyal secretary and investigator, invariably exposes the true murderer during a dramatic trial climax, winning acquittal for his wrongly accused clients week after week. Perry Mason

- A landmark Western drama following a stoic and principled U.S. Marshal, as he maintains law and order on the rough frontier alongside his loyal companions, including his deputy, the town doctor, and the feisty saloon owner. Gunsmoke

- A diverse group of travelers with secrets, conflicts, and dreams make the perilous journey westward across the American frontier, guided by a gruff but compassionate leader, with each episode typically focusing on the story of a particular passenger or guest character along the trail. Wagon Train

- A warm and gentle sitcom following an idealized suburban American family — a wise father, an ever-composed mother, a responsible older brother, and a perpetually well-meaning but trouble-prone younger son — as they navigate the small adventures and mild mishaps of middle-class American childhood. Leave it to Beaver

- A landmark variety showcase that served as America's premier entertainment stage, introducing the nation to everyone from up-and-coming comedians to world-famous rock acts across more than two decades on the air. The Ed Sullivan Show



E5 - A play premiering this year tells the story of a young Chinese immigrant woman who arrives in San Francisco's Chinatown on an arranged marriage, setting off romantic and generational conflicts between traditional Chinese values and modern American life.
Name the play. The World of Suzie Wong


E6 - An engineer name Jack Kilby invents a product that fabricates several electronic components together on a single piece of semiconductor material.
Name the electronic product. transistor
Name the company he worked for. AT&T (Bell Labs)


E7 - Launched this year with massive fanfare, an American car becomes one of the most famous flops in automotive history — plagued by quality control problems, an odd design (particularly its vertical "horse collar" grille), and a price point that didn't fit neatly into the market, it will be discontinued after just two model years.
Name the make. Ford
Name the model. Edsel

E8 - TV commercials were big business this year. Name the product behind each of these four slogans:

"Look, Ma, no cavities!" Colgate
"Nothing says lovin' like somethin' from the oven" Betty Crocker
"_____ tastes good like a cigarette should" Winston
"See the USA in your ____" Chevrolet


E9 - The NFL Championship Game, also known as “The Greatest Game Ever Played” is decided in sudden-death overtime.
Name the winning team Colts
Name the losing team. Giants
What player scored the winning touchdown? Don't know
Name the kicker for the losing team. Don't know


E10 - A South American soccer team led by a 17-year-old sensation (born Edson Arantes do Nascimento) wins its first FIFA World Cup.
Name the winning team. Brazil
Name the 17-year-old sensation. Pele
How many World Cups did he win eventually win for his country? 4


What year did events E1 thru E10 take place? (Five points) 1958

Total points: 69

E1 - An independent agency is transformed from the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and is responsible for the civil space program and for research in aeronautics and space exploration.
Name the new agency. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Tell me the name of the ongoing mission (as of today). Artemis 2

E2 - Many famous people were born this year. Identify these five each by a short clue.
- Came "out" on her own TV series Ellen DeGeneris
- Former Mrs. Guy Ritchie
- King of Pop Michael Jackson
- Born Tracy Lauren Marrow
- 'Six degrees of...' guy

E3 -Many fine movies were released this year. Identify these five each by a short summary:
- A retired detective with a fear of heights becomes dangerously obsessed with a mysterious woman he's hired to follow, leading to a tragic spiral of illusion, manipulation, and psychological unraveling. Vertigo
- A noir thriller in which a corrupt, bloated American detective and a Mexican drug enforcement agent clash over a bombing investigation along the U.S.-Mexico border, exposing a web of racism, moral decay, and police corruption.
- A young girl raised by courtesans is groomed for a life of kept-woman elegance, only to win the genuine love and marriage proposal of a wealthy, world-weary playboy.
- A dysfunctional Southern family gathers to celebrate a dying patriarch's birthday, forcing long-suppressed tensions around greed, sexuality, denial, and a troubled marriage between an alcoholic and his desperately longing wife to boil to the surface. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
- An American nurse and a naval officer each struggle to overcome their racial prejudices as they fall in love with people from different backgrounds on a lush island. South Pacific
Bonus: Which of these would later win Best Picture Oscar South Pacific

E4 - There were many popular TV shows this year. Identify these five each by a short summary:
- A classic courtroom drama about a brilliant, tenacious Los Angeles defense attorney who, along with his loyal secretary and investigator, invariably exposes the true murderer during a dramatic trial climax, winning acquittal for his wrongly accused clients week after week. Perry Mason
- A landmark Western drama following a stoic and principled U.S. Marshal, as he maintains law and order on the rough frontier alongside his loyal companions, including his deputy, the town doctor, and the feisty saloon owner. Gunsmoke
- A diverse group of travelers with secrets, conflicts, and dreams make the perilous journey westward across the American frontier, guided by a gruff but compassionate leader, with each episode typically focusing on the story of a particular passenger or guest character along the trail.
- A warm and gentle sitcom following an idealized suburban American family — a wise father, an ever-composed mother, a responsible older brother, and a perpetually well-meaning but trouble-prone younger son — as they navigate the small adventures and mild mishaps of middle-class American childhood. Leave It to Beaver
- A landmark variety showcase that served as America's premier entertainment stage, introducing the nation to everyone from up-and-coming comedians to world-famous rock acts across more than two decades on the air. The Ed Sullivan Show

E5 - A play premiering this year tells the story of a young Chinese immigrant woman who arrives in San Francisco's Chinatown on an arranged marriage, setting off romantic and generational conflicts between traditional Chinese values and modern American life.
Name the play. Flower Drum Song

E6 - An engineer name Jack Kilby invents a product that fabricates several electronic components together on a single piece of semiconductor material.
Name the electronic product. integrated circuit
Name the company he worked for. Bell Labs

E7 - Launched this year with massive fanfare, an American car becomes one of the most famous flops in automotive history — plagued by quality control problems, an odd design (particularly its vertical "horse collar" grille), and a price point that didn't fit neatly into the market, it will be discontinued after just two model years.
Name the make. Ford
Name the model. Edsel

E8 - TV commercials were big business this year. Name the product behind each of these four slogans:

"Look, Ma, no cavities!" Crest toothpaste
"Nothing says lovin' like somethin' from the oven" Pillsbury
“Winston tastes good like a cigarette should"
"See the USA in your Chevrolet"

E9 - The NFL Championship Game, also known as “The Greatest Game Ever Played” is decided in sudden-death overtime.
Name the winning team
Name the losing team.
What player scored the winning touchdown?
Name the kicker for the losing team.

E10 - A South American soccer team led by a 17-year-old sensation (born Edson Arantes do Nascimento) wins its first FIFA World Cup.
Name the winning team. Brazil
Name the 17-year-old sensation. Pelé
How many World Cups did he win eventually win for his country? 4

What year did events E1 thru E10 take place? 1958

E1 - An independent agency is transformed from the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and is responsible for the civil space program and for research in aeronautics and space exploration.
Name the new agency. - NASA
Tell me the name of the ongoing mission (as of today).


E2 - Many famous people were born this year. Identify these five each by a short clue.

- Came "out" on her own TV series - Ellen DeGeneres
- Former Mrs. Guy Ritchie
- King of Pop - Michael Jackson
- Born Tracy Lauren Marrow
- 'Six degrees of...' guy - Kevin Bacon


E3 -Many fine movies were released this year. Identify these five each by a short summary:

- A retired detective with a fear of heights becomes dangerously obsessed with a mysterious woman he's hired to follow, leading to a tragic spiral of illusion, manipulation, and psychological unraveling.

- A noir thriller in which a corrupt, bloated American detective and a Mexican drug enforcement agent clash over a bombing investigation along the U.S.-Mexico border, exposing a web of racism, moral decay, and police corruption.

- A young girl raised by courtesans is groomed for a life of kept-woman elegance, only to win the genuine love and marriage proposal of a wealthy, world-weary playboy.

- A dysfunctional Southern family gathers to celebrate a dying patriarch's birthday, forcing long-suppressed tensions around greed, sexuality, denial, and a troubled marriage between an alcoholic and his desperately longing wife to boil to the surface.

- An American nurse and a naval officer each struggle to overcome their racial prejudices as they fall in love with people from different backgrounds on a lush island.

Bonus: Which of these would later win Best Picture Oscar


E4 - There were many popular TV shows this year. Identify these five each by a short summary:

- A classic courtroom drama about a brilliant, tenacious Los Angeles defense attorney who, along with his loyal secretary and investigator, invariably exposes the true murderer during a dramatic trial climax, winning acquittal for his wrongly accused clients week after week. - Perry Mason

- A landmark Western drama following a stoic and principled U.S. Marshal, as he maintains law and order on the rough frontier alongside his loyal companions, including his deputy, the town doctor, and the feisty saloon owner. - Gunsmoke

- A diverse group of travelers with secrets, conflicts, and dreams make the perilous journey westward across the American frontier, guided by a gruff but compassionate leader, with each episode typically focusing on the story of a particular passenger or guest character along the trail. - Wagon Train?

- A warm and gentle sitcom following an idealized suburban American family — a wise father, an ever-composed mother, a responsible older brother, and a perpetually well-meaning but trouble-prone younger son — as they navigate the small adventures and mild mishaps of middle-class American childhood. - Leave It To Beaver

- A landmark variety showcase that served as America's premier entertainment stage, introducing the nation to everyone from up-and-coming comedians to world-famous rock acts across more than two decades on the air. - The Ed Sullivan Show



E5 - A play premiering this year tells the story of a young Chinese immigrant woman who arrives in San Francisco's Chinatown on an arranged marriage, setting off romantic and generational conflicts between traditional Chinese values and modern American life.
Name the play.


E6 - An engineer name Jack Kilby invents a product that fabricates several electronic components together on a single piece of semiconductor material.
Name the electronic product. - silicon chip?
Name the company he worked for. - IBM


E7 - Launched this year with massive fanfare, an American car becomes one of the most famous flops in automotive history — plagued by quality control problems, an odd design (particularly its vertical "horse collar" grille), and a price point that didn't fit neatly into the market, it will be discontinued after just two model years.
Name the make. - Ford
Name the model. - Edsel

E8 - TV commercials were big business this year. Name the product behind each of these four slogans:

"Look, Ma, no cavities!" - Aim
"Nothing says lovin' like somethin' from the oven" - Betty Crocker?
"_____ tastes good like a cigarette should" - Lucky Strike?
"See the USA in your ____" - Chevrolet


E9 - The NFL Championship Game, also known as “The Greatest Game Ever Played” is decided in sudden-death overtime.
Name the winning team - NY GIants
Name the losing team. - Baltimor Colts
What player scored the winning touchdown? - Frank Gifford
Name the kicker for the losing team. - Scott Norwood


E10 - A South American soccer team led by a 17-year-old sensation (born Edson Arantes do Nascimento) wins its first FIFA World Cup.
Name the winning team. - Brazil
Name the 17-year-old sensation. - Pele
How many World Cups did he win eventually win for his country? - 5


What year did events E1 thru E10 take place? (Five points)

1958

E1 - An independent agency is transformed from the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and is responsible for the civil space program and for research in aeronautics and space exploration.
Name the new agency. NASA
Tell me the name of the ongoing mission (as of today). Artemis II


E2 - Many famous people were born this year. Identify these five each by a short clue.

- Came "out" on her own TV series Ellen DeGeneres
- Former Mrs. Guy Ritchie Madonna
- King of Pop Michael Jackson
- Born Tracy Lauren Marrow I'll guess Cyndi Lauper
- 'Six degrees of...' guy Kevin Bacon


E3 -Many fine movies were released this year. Identify these five each by a short summary:

- A retired detective with a fear of heights becomes dangerously obsessed with a mysterious woman he's hired to follow, leading to a tragic spiral of illusion, manipulation, and psychological unraveling. Vertigo

- A noir thriller in which a corrupt, bloated American detective and a Mexican drug enforcement agent clash over a bombing investigation along the U.S.-Mexico border, exposing a web of racism, moral decay, and police corruption.

- A young girl raised by courtesans is groomed for a life of kept-woman elegance, only to win the genuine love and marriage proposal of a wealthy, world-weary playboy.

- A dysfunctional Southern family gathers to celebrate a dying patriarch's birthday, forcing long-suppressed tensions around greed, sexuality, denial, and a troubled marriage between an alcoholic and his desperately longing wife to boil to the surface.

- An American nurse and a naval officer each struggle to overcome their racial prejudices as they fall in love with people from different backgrounds on a lush island.

Bonus: Which of these would later win Best Picture Oscar Vertigo, since it is the only one I know.


E4 - There were many popular TV shows this year. Identify these five each by a short summary:

- A classic courtroom drama about a brilliant, tenacious Los Angeles defense attorney who, along with his loyal secretary and investigator, invariably exposes the true murderer during a dramatic trial climax, winning acquittal for his wrongly accused clients week after week. Perry Mason

- A landmark Western drama following a stoic and principled U.S. Marshal, as he maintains law and order on the rough frontier alongside his loyal companions, including his deputy, the town doctor, and the feisty saloon owner. Gunsmoke

- A diverse group of travelers with secrets, conflicts, and dreams make the perilous journey westward across the American frontier, guided by a gruff but compassionate leader, with each episode typically focusing on the story of a particular passenger or guest character along the trail. Wagon Train

- A warm and gentle sitcom following an idealized suburban American family — a wise father, an ever-composed mother, a responsible older brother, and a perpetually well-meaning but trouble-prone younger son — as they navigate the small adventures and mild mishaps of middle-class American childhood. Leave It to Beaver

- A landmark variety showcase that served as America's premier entertainment stage, introducing the nation to everyone from up-and-coming comedians to world-famous rock acts across more than two decades on the air. Ed Sullivan Show



E5 - A play premiering this year tells the story of a young Chinese immigrant woman who arrives in San Francisco's Chinatown on an arranged marriage, setting off romantic and generational conflicts between traditional Chinese values and modern American life.
Name the play.


E6 - An engineer name Jack Kilby invents a product that fabricates several electronic components together on a single piece of semiconductor material.
Name the electronic product.
Name the company he worked for. IBM


E7 - Launched this year with massive fanfare, an American car becomes one of the most famous flops in automotive history — plagued by quality control problems, an odd design (particularly its vertical "horse collar" grille), and a price point that didn't fit neatly into the market, it will be discontinued after just two model years.
Name the make. Ford
Name the model. Edsel

E8 - TV commercials were big business this year. Name the product behind each of these four slogans:

"Look, Ma, no cavities!" Crest
"Nothing says lovin' like somethin' from the oven" Pillsbury
"_____ tastes good like a cigarette should" Winston
"See the USA in your ____" Chevrolet


E9 - The NFL Championship Game, also known as “The Greatest Game Ever Played” is decided in sudden-death overtime.
Name the winning team Baltimore Colts
Name the losing team. New York Giants
What player scored the winning touchdown? Johnny Unitas
Name the kicker for the losing team. Pat Summerall


E10 - A South American soccer team led by a 17-year-old sensation (born Edson Arantes do Nascimento) wins its first FIFA World Cup.
Name the winning team. Brazil
Name the 17-year-old sensation. Pele
How many World Cups did he win eventually win for his country? 3


What year did events E1 thru E10 take place? (Five points) 1958

Total points: 69