What Happened In America During 1963?

Do you know the facts when it comes to the year 1963 in America? Ready to find out? Take this trivia quiz and find out if you really know what happened during 1963 in America!
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John Kennedy, President of the United States, was assassinated. In what US city did this happen?
Dallas, Texas
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Houston, Texas

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In baseball, what team won the World Series?
New York Yankees
Baltimore Orioles
Los Angeles Dodgers

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Which of the following television series did not debut in 1963?
Hawaii-Five 0
Petticoat Junction
Let's Make A Deal

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Where did Martin Luther King, Jr. make his 'I have a dream' speech?
New York
Chicago
Washington D.C.

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Which Alfred Hitchcock movie was released in 1963?
Vertigo
The Birds
Psycho

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Who wrote 'The Feminine Mystique'?
Betty Friedan
Marilyn French
Germaine Louise

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George Wallace became governor of this US state.
Missouri
Alabama
Michigan

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This singer's son is kidnapped at Harrah's Lake Tahoe
Frank Sinatra
Dean Martin
Bob Dylan

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In Camden, Tennessee, how did country music superstar Patsy Cline die?
She choked to death
In a plane crash
Due to an overdose

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In 1963, what was introduced by the United States Postal Service?
Tracking numbers
Zip codes
Stamps

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What opens in Canton, Ohio with 17 charter members?
The baseball hall of fame
The football hall of fame
The rock n' roll hall of fame

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In 1963, U.S. Supreme Court ruled that state-mandated Bible reading in public schools was what?
Protected by the first amendment
Unconstitutional
Okay in certain circumstances
You have an average knowledge of 1963! You know a little bit about 1963 in America, but not enough to declare yourself as an expert just yet. Don't worry, with a little time and patience, you'll learn the ropes when it comes to this year in time.

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Based on the results of this quiz, you're a bit of a 1964 know it all! You know a great amount when it comes to 1963 in America. From the Kennedy assassination to the creation of zip codes, you remember all of the major events from this year in time!

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Based on the results of this quiz, you are a true 1963 whiz! You know the year 1963 like only someone who lived through the era really can. It's obvious that you're a true history buff with a love of politics, pop culture, and trivia! Go you!

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1
John Kennedy, President of the United States, was assassinated. In what US city did this happen?
Dallas, Texas
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Houston, Texas
2
In baseball, what team won the World Series?
New York Yankees
Baltimore Orioles
Los Angeles Dodgers
3
Which of the following television series did not debut in 1963?
Hawaii-Five 0
Petticoat Junction
Let's Make A Deal
4
Where did Martin Luther King, Jr. make his 'I have a dream' speech?
New York
Chicago
Washington D.C.
5
Which Alfred Hitchcock movie was released in 1963?
Vertigo
The Birds
Psycho
6
Who wrote 'The Feminine Mystique'?
Betty Friedan
Marilyn French
Germaine Louise
7
George Wallace became governor of this US state.
Missouri
Alabama
Michigan
8
This singer's son is kidnapped at Harrah's Lake Tahoe
Frank Sinatra
Dean Martin
Bob Dylan
9
In Camden, Tennessee, how did country music superstar Patsy Cline die?
She choked to death
In a plane crash
Due to an overdose
10
In 1963, what was introduced by the United States Postal Service?
Tracking numbers
Zip codes
Stamps
11
What opens in Canton, Ohio with 17 charter members?
The baseball hall of fame
The football hall of fame
The rock n' roll hall of fame
12
In 1963, U.S. Supreme Court ruled that state-mandated Bible reading in public schools was what?
Protected by the first amendment
Unconstitutional
Okay in certain circumstances