Historical Events Trivia Questions
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Which war's armistice was signed at Panmunjom in July 1953?
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korean war
Which country's traditional neutrality was guaranteed by the 1815 Congress of Vienna?
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switzerland
What iconic structure did a company in St. Louis report shipping more than 80 tons of from Germany since November 1989?
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berlin wall
In which city were as many as 5,000 pro-democracy demonstrators killed in Tiananmen Square during the 1980s?
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beijing
What material did Norma Talmadge allegedly step into by accident at Grauman's Chinese Theater in 1927, starting a famous tradition?
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cement
Which harbor did Japanese warships visit on a ceremonial visit on January 29, 1958?
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pearl harbor
Which individual was referenced when a prankster changed the Hollywood sign to read 'Ollywood' on July 20, 1987?
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oliver north
Which country was invaded by Iraqi troops on August 2, 1990, setting off the Persian Gulf crisis?
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kuwait
In which country was the 'Gang of Four' expelled from the Communist party on July 22, 1977?
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china
In 1966, which author known for 'Unsafe at Any Speed' did General Motors admit to investigating on March 9?
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ralph nader
Which Middle East waterway commenced operations on November 17, 1869?
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suez canal
Which British capital did Sir John Soane celebrate in with a 3-day party after acquiring Seti I's sarcophagus?
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london
In which country did the first public opera house open in 1637?
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italy
On July 4, 1994, the U.S. Coast Guard intercepted over 3,000 refugees on boats from which country?
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haiti
In September 1974, who accepted the presidential pardon but didn't admit his mistakes were criminal?
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richard nixon
In April 1865, which historical figure had a dream predicting his own assassination?
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abraham lincoln
What event, completed in 1980, determined that the U.S. population was 226,504,825, an increase of 11.4% from 1970?
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census
What iconic object in Philadelphia was 'gently tapped' at 2 P.M. during the Bicentennial celebration?
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liberty bell
In which revolution did Tom Paine and Lafayette participate after the American Revolution?
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french revolution
Which precious metal reached a price of over $500 per troy ounce for the first time in December 1979?
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gold
In which country did the Tang Dynasty persecute Buddhists from 841-845?
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china
On May 7, 1915, the Germans sank which liner, resulting in the deaths of 128 Americans during World War I?
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lusitania
In which city was the Constitution drafted between May 25 and September 17, 1787?
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philadelphia
In 1981, the premier of Poland declared martial law, arrested thousands, and suspended which trade union?
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solidarity
Which city did Israel's parliament vote to officially reunite on June 27, 1967?
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jerusalem
On June 18, 1812, the United States declared war on which country, marking the beginning of the War of 1812?
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england
What series of military expeditions led to the capture of the Palestinian ports of Acre and Jaffa during the third campaign, but not Jerusalem?
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crusades
In 1999, President Mireya Moscoso oversaw the transfer of control of a major ship canal in which country?
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panama
Which country introduced a revolutionary calendar in 1793 that included a holiday every 10th day?
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france
In which year did Hitler attempt to invade Moscow, Japan attack Pearl Harbor under Admiral Yamamoto, and Joe DiMaggio achieve a 56-game hitting streak?
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1941
What is the subject of Robert Kennedy's book 'Thirteen Days: A Memoir of' that was published posthumously in 1969?
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cuban missile crisis
On February 11, 1958, what French site marked the 100th anniversary of St. Bernadette's vision of the Virgin Mary?
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lourdes
What Christian rite did Charlemagne execute those who refused while subduing the Saxons?
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baptism
Which Asian warriors sacked Baghdad in 1258, resulting in the death of the last Abbasid Caliph?
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mongols
What nation split from the Czech Republic on January 1, 1993, after being together for 74 years?
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slovakia
From which country did God guide the Israelites using a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night?
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egypt
Who overthrew the Directory and became first consul in 1799?
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napoleon
On September 16, 1620, which ship set sail for America carrying approximately 100 Pilgrims?
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mayflower
Which city, the largest in Maryland, experienced a devastating downtown fire in 1904?
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baltimore
What is the first city that Peter the Hermit's army trashed during the Crusades, now the capital of Yugoslavia?
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belgrade
What structure was stormed by a Paris mob on July 14, 1789, for its weapons during the French Revolution?
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bastille
In which country did King Victor Emmanuel abdicate in favor of his son Umberto on May 9, 1946?
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italy
In 1996, in which country did the Taliban enforce a rule requiring women in Kabul to cover from head to toe?
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afghanistan
What city served as the capital of South Korea and was recaptured by the Allies on September 26, 1950?
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seoul
In what year were Anwar Sadat, Pope John Paul II, and President Reagan all shot?
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1981
In which European capital did the talks between the U.S. and North Vietnam begin in May 1968?
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paris
In which U.S. island group did Japanese troops occupy Kiska and Attu in June 1942 during World War II?
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aleutian islands
In which city did Lawrence of Arabia campaign for Arab independence at the post-WWI peace conference?
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paris
Who was denied a patent renewal for the cotton gin by Congress in 1812?
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eli whitney
What ancient fort was the site of the last stand of the Jewish zealots against Rome in 73 A.D.?
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masada
What was the name of the liner carrying about 5500 cases of ammunition when it was sunk by a U-boat on May 7, 1915 during World War I?
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lusitania
What Chinese region was turned into a puppet state called Manchukuo by the Japanese in 1931?
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manchuria
Which North American country elected Miguel de la Madrid Hurtado as president on July 4, 1982?
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mexico
Who was the man the LAPD mistreated on March 3, 1991, as revealed by video footage?
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rodney king
Which 42,000-square-mile island's control was a central concern of the Spanish-American War?
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cuba
On June 25, 1991, from which country did Croatia and Slovenia formally declare their independence?
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yugoslavia
Which country did Sweden receive Norway from as a result of the Congress of Vienna in 1835?
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denmark
In 1930, on November 2, Ras Tafari was crowned emperor and renamed himself Haile Selassie. Which country did he become the emperor of?
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ethiopia
In February 1999, Aborigines smeared the flag of which country with ashes in Canberra?
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australia
Which rock did the Spanish capture from the Moors in 1309, lose in 1333, and recapture in 1462?
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gibraltar