Turning 90 in 2026
90th birthday games: born in 1936.
A party game about the year it all began: what played on the radio, what made the news, and what everyday things cost.
Music & MoviesRadio DaysNews & FirstsEveryday Life & Prices
Three questions from the game
Read them aloud. Tap to see the answer.
Round 1 · Music & Movies
Which film won Best Picture at the March 1937 Oscars, honoring 1936 films?
- A The Great Ziegfeld
- B Mutiny on the Bounty
- C Gone with the Wind
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A. The Great Ziegfeld. Luise Rainer won Best Actress for the same film.
Round 2 · Radio Days
Which masked crime-fighter first aired on Detroit radio in January 1936?
- A Superman
- B Dick Tracy
- C The Green Hornet
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C. The Green Hornet. He came from the team that created The Lone Ranger; his car was the 'Black Beauty.'
Round 3 · News & Firsts
How many gold medals did Jesse Owens win at the 1936 Berlin Olympics?
- A Two
- B Four
- C Six
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B. Four. He won the 100 m, the 200 m, the long jump and the 4x100 m relay.
Good with it
Questions, answered.
What is in the 1936 trivia game?
40 questions about 1936 in four rounds (Music & Movies, Radio Days, News & Firsts, Everyday Life & Prices), with answers and a fun fact for each, plus a host pack and TV slides.
How long does it take to play?
Play one round with the cake or all four as the main event. Each round stands on its own.
Can I print it at home?
Yes. It ships US Letter and A4. Print at Actual size (100%).