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Today’s ‘Monday Mind Workout’ is themed around the ‘1960s’, good luck!
1.Who famously sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to President John F Kennedy in 1962?
- Who is the lead singer of The Who?
- In 1964, world heavyweight champion Cassius Clay changed his name to what?
- Which Daydream Believer band initially began as a fictional band on a sitcom?
- In 1962, three inmates escaped from what “inescapable” prison?
- Who sang barefoot at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1967 with ‘Puppet on a String’?
- Who was the first man on the moon in 1969?
8.Which puppet was designed in 1962 and was originally voiced by Ivan Owen?
- Which blonde bombshell became the face of country music in the 60s?
- In 1962, Andy Warhol shocked the art world with an exhibit of his paintings of what?
- True or false: Penny Lane is named after a real street in London
- Which coin was introduced in Britain in October 1969?
13 In which year of the 60s was the film of ‘The Sound of Music’ released?
14.Which brand of toothpaste was advertised on television as having a ring of confidence?
15.Complete the titles of these 60s’ TV music shows (1 point each)
- (i) Ready,Steady,__,
- (ii) Thank Your Lucky __,
- (iii) Juke Box __,
- (iv) The 6:5 __, and
- (v) Discs a__
16. Name the twin brothers who were arrested in 1965 on suspicion of running a protection racket in London. [The —–]
17. In which year in the 1960s did the farthing cease to be legal tender … ?
18. For what event did 20 million people tune in to Coronation Street in 1968?
19 What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong was a hit in which year? a) 1967 b) 1968 c) 1969
20.What British subculture was the rival to the mods?
Anagrams – 60s Pop Groups – e.g. ON LOSERS GLINT – Rolling Stones
21. DINKY FLOP
22. LETS HATE BE
23. HEY BOTCH BASE
24. SOURNESS OF HATE
25. DAM MAN FERN
