this week in history

This Week in History

Posted by pategan975 on March 4, 2015
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This Week in History

(March 1-7)

  1. March 1, 1936. What has become a major tourist attraction this Nevada landmark was completed after five years of work. Hoover Dam
  2. March 2, 1962 this player scored 100 points in an NBA game. Wilt Chamberlin
  3. March 3 1887 this women begins teaching 6 year old Helen Keller. Anne Sullivan
  4. March 4, 2012 this man wins Russian presidential election amid allegations of voter fraud. Vladimir Putin
  5. March 5, 1953, at age 73 this leader of the Soviet Union and socialist died. Joseph Stalin
  6. March 6, 1899 this company patented aspirin. You might have some in your car or purse. Bayer
  7. March 7th 1960 this asshole hit a walk off homerun off Mitch Williams to win the 1993 World Series. Joe Carter
  8. March 3 1934 this famous bank robber broke out of jail using a wooden pistol. John Dillinger
  9. March 7 1956 the actor known as Heisenberg was born. Who am I referring too? Bryan Cranston
  10. March 2 1977 this lead singer of Coldplay was born. Chris Martin.

TIE BREAKER: How many HRs did Joe Carter have in his career? 396

This Week In History

Posted by pategan975 on January 20, 2015
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This Week in History

(January 18-January 24)

  1. January 18: In what year did Martin Luther King Day get observed as a Holliday by all 50 states for the first time? Within 3 years, bonus point if you get it exactly right. 1993
  2. January 19, 1977: The UCLA Bruins lost for the first time in 4 years to Notre Dame, snapping their winning streak. How many games did they win in a row (within 4) 88
  3. January 20, 1945: This president was sworn in for an unprecedented 4th term as president. Franklin Roosevelt

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This Week in History

Posted by pategan975 on December 3, 2014
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This Week in History

(November 30 – December 6)

  1. November 30, 1993 President Clinton signed the bill that required background checks for gun purchases. What is the bill called? Brady Bill
  2. December 1, 1835 this author, known for such works as the Little Mermaid, The ugly duckling, and the emperors new clothes, published his first book of fairy tales. Hans Christian Anderson
  3. December 2, 1995. After being left in the game to allow 9 goals, this Hall of Fame goalie turned to the owner and declared “this is my last game in Montreal.” He was traded to Colorado a few days later. Patrick Roy

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Keep Quizzo Questions Going

Posted by pategan975 on December 1, 2014
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