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1940s Trivia

From atomic bomb code names to zoot suits and classic films, see if you’ve got the guts to groove through the wild 1940s!

EXAMPLE QUESTIONS

Which 1942 film features the iconic line Here's looking at you, kid?

Casablanca

Which toy, known for its curious stair-walking motion, was accidentally invented by naval engineer Richard James in 1943?

Slinky

Which baseball pioneer broke segregation with his 1947 debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers?

Jackie Robinson

Which company acquired Fred Morrison's Pluto Platter design in 1957 and sparked a flying disc craze worldwide?

Wham-O

Which government program enabled WWII veterans to buy homes and fuel the suburban boom?

GI Bill