1
Which celebrity was NOT born in 1986?
Amanda Seyfried
Drake
Lady Gaga
Usain Bolt
21% got this right
Amanda Seyfried was born in 1985.
2
What was NOT a popular toy in 1986?
Nintendo Game Boy
Care Bears
Pound Puppies
Teddy Ruxpin
38% got this right
The Nintendo Game Boy was released in 1989.
3
In 1986, New York City’s subway fare increased. What was the price of a ticket by the end of the year?
$1
$.50
$.70
$.85
29% got this right
The subway fare increased from $.90 to $1.
4
Where was Superbowl XX's winning team based?
11% got this right
The Chicago Bears won Superbowl XX.
5
What was the highest-grossing film in 1986?
Top Gun
Back to School
Crocodile Dundee
The Karate Kid Part II
51% got this right
Top Gun grossed $176,781,728 in 1986.
6
How much would you expect to pay for a gallon of milk in 1986?
$2.22
$1.09
$1.74
$2.92
6% got this right
A half-gallon of 1% milk cost $1.69 in 1986.
7
What was the US federal minimum wage in 1986?
$3.35
$2.15
$4.40
$5.75
47% got this right
In 1990, the federal minimum wage was raised to $3.80.
8
Which album did Madonna release in 1986?
True Blue
Like a Prayer
Like a Virgin
Ray of Light
16% got this right
True Blue was Madonna's third studio album.
9
Which two countries joined the EU in 1986?
Spain and Portugal
Estonia and Hungary
France and Romania
Poland and Malta
42% got this right
10
Who was the president of the United States in 1986?
Ronald Reagan
Bill Clinton
George H.W. Bush
Jimmy Carter
51% got this right
Ronald Reagan was the President of the US, and George H.W. Bush was the Vice President.
