1953 Trivia Crossword Puzzle
Across
- 3. name of a funny lady on TV. Known for a show with "love" in the title.
- 6. Book by Ray Bradbury, "_______________ 451."
- 8. Winner of the 1953 Nobel Prize for literature. Prime Minister.
- 13. Popular fashion icon and actress Marilyn ____________. Had connections to JFK.
- 15. Patti Page's song (How Much is That) ______________ in the Window (hint: spell with ie at the end)
- 17. This Detroit NFL team won the NFL Championship.
- 18. Ore-Ida started selling ________ ______ in stores. They were leftovers from their french fry line.
- 20. This NYC MLB team won the World Series.
- 22. Disney movie starring Bobby Driscoll who didn't want to grow up.
- 23. Make of vehicle, the ____________ Clipper, which cost $2,679 in 1953.
Down
- 1. Popular book in 1953 by Leon M. Uris. "___________ Cry"
- 2. Host of the Late Show, Steve __________.
- 4. Likely the most famous actor of the year, Gary _____________. Won two Oscars for Best Actor. Worked in silent films and talkies. 1953 movie was "Return to Paradise."
- 5. One of the most important scientific discoveries of the 20th century. The structure of ____ was discovered at the University of Cambridge by Watson and Crick.
- 7. Ms. USA 1953 was from this state.
- 9. Country pop star who died of an overdose in 1953. ______ Williams
- 10. One of the top boy names for the year. German origin meaning "bright fame."
- 11. MLB team whose name was Redlegs from 1953-1958 to avoid being associated with communism.
- 12. This war ended on July 27.
- 14. Queen Elizabeth II was coronated in ________________ Abbey.
- 16. One of the top girl names for the year. Hebrew origin meaning "beloved."
- 19. A popular movie "From Here to ___________" starring Burt Lancaster & Frank Sinatra, based on a book.
- 21. Name of the president who took office in 1953.