History quiz 1951: What happened 75 years ago?

Do you remember what moved the world in 1951? This 1951 history quiz challenges your knowledge. Are you ready to travel 75 years back in time?

This history quiz takes you back to 1951, a year that oscillated between political reorganization and breaking social taboos. A very special dynamic prevailed in the divided city of Berlin at the beginning of the 1950s, as the political administration had to be reorganized following the division of the city. A significant moment in this development was the election of the first Governing Mayor of West Berlin in January 1951, after a new constitution had come into force. Do you know which charismatic SPD politician, who had already shown courage during the blockade, took over this office?

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In 1951, it was not only politics but also culture that caused enormous waves that went far beyond the cinema screens. One particular scandal was sparked by the film “The Sinner”, in which Hildegard Knef played the leading role. What caused such a stir at the time that it led to massive protests and even bans? Was the critics’ anger directed at the depiction of prostitution and a very brief nude scene or was it about the euthanasia that was the subject of the film? We are sure that you can correctly assess the social morals of early West Germany.

While morality was being debated in German cinema, the conflict between the superpowers came to a dramatic head on the global stage. In March 1951, a trial began in the USA that kept the world on tenterhooks and massively exacerbated the climate of mistrust in the Cold War. In the 1951 history quiz, we want you to find out which couple was accused of betraying top secret information about the American nuclear weapons program to the Soviet Union. This espionage case is still considered one of the most controversial and momentous legal cases in American history.

In addition to political tensions, 1951 also saw moments of amazement at the technological courage of individual pioneers. In May of that year, something revolutionary happened in aviation that heralded a new era. A courageous female pilot sat in a jet fighter and accomplished a feat that had previously been considered a purely male domain. Who was the first woman to break the sound barrier? This feat was not only a technical triumph, but also a huge step for the recognition of women.

Start the 1951 history quiz now and show us what you know about the world 75 years ago!

15. February 26, 16:30 – Isabell Slisz