This Week in History:
(July 26-Aug 1)
- July 27, 1990 NBA Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing got married. Patrick Ewing was drafted out of what college? Georgetown
- July 27, 1968 a race riot took place in the hometown of Michael Jackson. Garry Indiana
- July 28, 1914 Archduke Franz Ferdinand was killed starting World War 1. Where was Franz Ferdinand the Archduke of? Austria
- July 28, 1866 This English author, known for her children series “Tale of Peter Rabbit” is born. Beatrix Potter
- July 29, 1921 he became the leader of the national socialist german workers party. Hitler
- July 29, 1883 Facist Italian Dictator Benito Mussolini was born. Before he became the Italian Dictator what did Musolini do for a living? Journalist
- Today, 1898 Will Kellogg invented this breakfast staple. Corn Flakes
- Today in 2007 Britney Spears divorced this man due to irreconcilable differences after 2 years of marriage? Kevin Federline
- July 31, 1498 this famous explorer, on his 3rd voyage, discovered Trinidad. Christopher Columbus
- July 31, 1966 Alabamans burned beatles records because John Lennon said the Beatles were bigger than whom? Jesus
TIE BREAKER: How many career blocks did Patrick Ewing have? 2894