THE SIXTIES: ANSWERS
EACH QUESTION RELATES TO ONE YEAR IN THE 1960S
Which American guitarist was taken to hospital in 1967 after suffering burns to his hands? Jimi Hendrix (set fire to his guitar on stage while playing at the London Astoria)
What did Golden Wonder introduce to the British market for the first time in 1962? Flavoured crisps (cheese & onion)
Which West African country gained independence from the United Kingdom on 1st October 1960? Nigeria
1964 saw the release of the epic war film, Zulu. Can you tell me the name of the actor that played Lieutenant Gonville Bromhead? Michael Caine
Which children’s television programme starring characters Dougal, Zebedee and Ermintrude premiered on BBC One in October 1965? The Magic Roundabout
On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, the 6th James Bond Film was released in December 1969 but played James Bond? George Lazenby (his only appearance as Bond)
As we all know, England won their first and so far only FIFA World Cup in 1966 after a 4-2 final victory over West Germany? Geoff Hurst bagged himself a hat-trick; can you tell me the name of England’s other goal scorer? Martin Peters
Which fortnightly British satirical and current affairs magazine was first published in 1961? Private Eye
In the run up to decimalisation, two new coins were introduced into circulation in 1968; I will give you a point if you can correctly name either of these coins. Five pence and ten pence coin
The Beatles released their first album on 22nd March 1963; can you tell me the name of the album? Please Please Me