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80th birthday games: born in 1947.
A party game about 1947: Jackie Robinson’s first season, Chuck Yeager faster than sound, and what everyday things cost.
Four rounds: Music & Movies, TV & Sports, News & Firsts, Life & Prices
Three questions from the game
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C The Brooklyn Dodgers. He won baseball’s very first Rookie of the Year award that fall.
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A Flew faster than sound. He named his rocket plane ‘Glamorous Glennis’ after his wife, and the feat was kept secret for months.
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B About 3.8 million. The count stayed near that level for the next few years, and the baby boom ran on until 1964.
1947 trivia questions and answers
Five more from the game, with the answers showing.
Round 1 · Music & Movies
Which child star played the little girl in ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ in 1947?
A Margaret O’BrienB Natalie WoodC Shirley Temple
Answer: B, Natalie Wood. The studio released its Christmas story in June, because the boss believed more people went to the movies in warm weather.
Round 2 · TV & Sports
Which children’s puppet show first aired on NBC on December 27, 1947?
A Howdy DoodyB Romper RoomC Captain Kangaroo
Answer: A, Howdy Doody. About 40 children sat in the studio’s Peanut Gallery and opened each show by shouting ‘It’s Howdy Doody Time!’
Round 3 · News & Firsts
Which bedtime picture book by Margaret Wise Brown came out in September 1947?
A The Runaway BunnyB Where the Wild Things AreC Goodnight Moon
Answer: C, Goodnight Moon. It sold slowly at first, and the New York Public Library did not stock it until 1972.
Round 4 · Life & Prices
In 1947, about how much was a half gallon of milk delivered by the milkman?
A About 20 centsB About 40 centsC About 80 cents
Answer: B, About 40 cents. Buying it at the store instead saved less than 2 cents a half gallon.
Round 4 · Life & Prices
Which name was the most popular for baby girls born in America in 1947?
A MaryB PatriciaC Linda
Answer: C, Linda. Mary slipped to second place after many years on top, and James led the boys.
32 more like these, with answers, a fun fact for each and TV slides.
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What are some 1947 trivia questions and answers?
Three from the game: Which child star played the little girl in ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ in 1947? Natalie Wood. Which bedtime picture book by Margaret Wise Brown came out in September 1947? Goodnight Moon. In 1947, about how much was a half gallon of milk delivered by the milkman? About 40 cents. This page shows 8 of the game’s 40 questions, each with its answer.
What is in the 1947 trivia game?
40 questions about 1947 in four rounds (Music & Movies, TV & Sports, News & Firsts, Life & Prices), with answers and a fun fact for each, plus a host pack and TV slides.
How long does it take to play?
About 30 minutes for all four rounds. Each round stands on its own, so play one with the cake and save the rest, or use the 20-question short game.
Can I print it at home?
Yes. It includes US Letter and A4. Print at Actual size (100%).
