Question 1 of 20Space
The 1960s quiz
Step back into the decade of Beatlemania, Swinging London and the race to the Moon. From Wembley in 1966 to Woodstock in 1969, with a few toys and TV favorites along the way, these 20 questions will show how much of the 1960s you still remember.
A free quiz from Megan Moran, author of The Ultimate 1960's Quiz Book.
Question 2 of 20Music
Which single gave The Rolling Stones their first No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart, in 1964?
Question 3 of 20World events
In August 1961, a wall was built through which city, splitting it in two?
Question 4 of 20Space
What was the name of the spacecraft in which Yuri Gagarin became the first person in space, in April 1961?
Question 5 of 20Sport
England won the 1966 FIFA World Cup by beating which team in the final at Wembley?
Question 6 of 20Fashion & fads
Which teenage London model did the Daily Express name 'The Face of '66'?
Question 7 of 20Technology
Which company introduced the compact audio cassette in 1963?
Question 8 of 20Music
Which song gave The Beatles their first No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, in early 1964?
Question 9 of 20Toys
Which British action figure, launched by Palitoy in 1966, was based on America's G.I. Joe?
Question 10 of 20TV
Which BBC science-fiction series first aired in November 1963?
Question 11 of 20Film
Which 1965 musical starring Julie Andrews won the Academy Award for Best Picture?
Question 12 of 20Toys
Which drawing toy, worked by two white knobs, went on sale in the US in 1960?
Question 13 of 20Sport
Which champion did Cassius Clay defeat to win the world heavyweight boxing title in February 1964?
Question 14 of 20Technology
Which Anglo-French supersonic airliner made its maiden flight in March 1969?
Question 15 of 20TV
Which TV series, first broadcast on NBC in 1966, followed the crew of the starship Enterprise?
Question 16 of 20Famous firsts
In June 1967, Barclays opened one of the world's first cash machines at its branch in which London district?
Question 17 of 20Music
In which US state was the Woodstock festival held in August 1969?
Question 18 of 20Famous firsts
Who became the first woman in space, in June 1963?
Question 19 of 20Film
Which 1962 film launched the official James Bond movie series, with Sean Connery as 007?
Question 20 of 20Music
Which band released its debut single, Love Me Do, in the UK in October 1962?
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- Who was the first person to walk on the Moon, in July 1969? Neil Armstrong
- Which single gave The Rolling Stones their first No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart, in 1964? It's All Over Now
- In August 1961, a wall was built through which city, splitting it in two? Berlin
- What was the name of the spacecraft in which Yuri Gagarin became the first person in space, in April 1961? Vostok 1
- England won the 1966 FIFA World Cup by beating which team in the final at Wembley? West Germany
- Which teenage London model did the Daily Express name 'The Face of '66'? Twiggy
- Which company introduced the compact audio cassette in 1963? Philips
- Which song gave The Beatles their first No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, in early 1964? I Want to Hold Your Hand
- Which British action figure, launched by Palitoy in 1966, was based on America's G.I. Joe? Action Man
- Which BBC science-fiction series first aired in November 1963? Doctor Who
- Which 1965 musical starring Julie Andrews won the Academy Award for Best Picture? The Sound of Music
- Which drawing toy, worked by two white knobs, went on sale in the US in 1960? Etch A Sketch
- Which champion did Cassius Clay defeat to win the world heavyweight boxing title in February 1964? Sonny Liston
- Which Anglo-French supersonic airliner made its maiden flight in March 1969? Concorde
- Which TV series, first broadcast on NBC in 1966, followed the crew of the starship Enterprise? Star Trek
- In June 1967, Barclays opened one of the world's first cash machines at its branch in which London district? Enfield
- In which US state was the Woodstock festival held in August 1969? New York
- Who became the first woman in space, in June 1963? Valentina Tereshkova
- Which 1962 film launched the official James Bond movie series, with Sean Connery as 007? Dr. No
- Which band released its debut single, Love Me Do, in the UK in October 1962? The Beatles