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Which leader's life was saved by a heavy oak table from a briefcase bomb on July 20, 1944?

Which country has twice exiled Norodam Sihanouk and twice crowned him king?

What 6,000-pound structure segment was put on display at the Reagan Library in 1991?

How many days were the 52 American hostages held in captivity before being released by Iran on January 20, 1981?

In 1891, an attack on American sailors in Valparaiso almost led the U.S. to go to war with which country?

In what year did China invade Vietnam, the Soviets invade Afghanistan, and Iranians invade the U.S. Embassy?

Which Mexican bandit raided Columbus, New Mexico in 1916, resulting in the deaths of about 16 people because the U.S. supported a rival?

In what country was Terry Anderson held captive for almost 7 years until his release on December 4, 1991?

In which city did John Paul II tour around in his 'Papabus' on January 22, 1999?

Who resigned as prime minister of Israel in September 1983, paving the way for the Shamir government to take office in October?

In what year was Richard Nixon reelected as President of the United States?

Which countrys 15-year history ended in 1980 while ex-PM Ian Smith was speaking in South Africa?

At which New York site did John Paul II ask on October 2, 1979, 'Are the children to receive the arms race from us?'

In which village did the Wright Brothers make their first powered flight on December 17, 1903?

In 1988, after 32 years in power, Janos Kadar was ousted as first secretary of the Communist Party of which country?

During the May-June 1940 evacuation, fishing and pleasure boats were part of the flotilla used to evacuate from which port?

In which French port were about 40,000 men left after the last evacuation ship departed on June 4, 1940?

Which Caribbean nation did Clinton dispatch troops to in September 1994 during his first term?

In 1991, Marlin Fitzwater announced the beginning of the liberation of which country on January 16?

In 1632, which country's king, named Gustavus Adolphus, was killed in the Battle of Lutzen?

What major historical event began in Australia in 1851, two years after it began in California?

Which strategic Iberian promontory did Britain capture in 1704?

What classified documents did defense analyst Daniel Ellsberg release to the press in 1971?

At 9:59 PM EST on October 18, 1931, all non-essential lights in the U.S. were dimmed in memory of which famous inventor?

In which year did the U.S. recognize the Soviet Union, Prohibition was repealed, and Hitler was appointed German chancellor?

Which foreign general angered Woodrow Wilson by raiding Columbus, New Mexico in 1916?

Which Caribbean island was invaded by American forces in 1983, showcasing their might and valor?

What is the name of the incident that occurred on March 5, 1770, after a British soldier was taunted at the Boston Customs House?

What Jewish holiday coincides with the attack by Egypt and Syria on Israeli forces on October 6, 1973?

In what year did Columbus' first voyage to the new world end?

In 1857, after what significant rebellion did Britain take direct control of India from a specific company?

Which Iberian country seized ports on India's West Coast in the early 1500s?

Which Asian nation celebrates the fall of Ferdinand Marcos on February 25th every year, commemorating the events of 1986?

In which city did the 1759 British victory on the Plains of Abraham help them conquer Canada?

In what year did France lose the battle of Dien Bien Phu and see the beginning of the revolution in Algeria?

Who was the Mexican bandit ambushed along with several of his men while driving in 1923?

What major war featured the Battle of Balaklava in 1854?

Which country had a court overturn Carl Pettersson's conviction for the killing of Olof Palme in 1989?

In the 1950s, in which country did Idi Amin serve during the British action against the Mau Mau rebels?

In which country was Prince Norodom Sihanouk deposed in a bloodless coup as head of state in 1970?

What country was William Weld blocked from being appointed as ambassador to in 1997 by Jesse Helms?

In which city did Jodi Applegate report live on assignment for NBC when China took control on July 1, 1997?

Which country was partitioned by Austria, Prussia, and Russia in 1795, resulting in its elimination?

In which territory did 'Sooners' stake claims hours ahead of schedule on April 22, 1889, specifically in Guthrie City?

Which issue prompted criticism of reporters for potentially compromising their objectivity by participating in a march in D.C. in April 1989?

On October 10, 1913, President Wilson activated an explosion to destroy Gamboa Dike, which was the final barrier in what strategic waterway?

Which country announced plans in July 1993 to hold its first all-race general election on April 27, 1994?

Which major waterway in Egypt was closed on June 6, 1967, and re-opened on June 5, 1975?

In 1974, a Greek military coup briefly deposed Archbishop Makarios, president of which island nation?

In 1958, which country predicted its Great Leap Forward would establish a Communist utopia?

What 86-square-mile island was ruled entirely by Napoleon for a period in 1814?

In which country was Margaret Drummond, the lover of King James IV, murdered with poisoned porridge in 1501?

Who was the lord protector whose body was dug up and beheaded after Charles II was restored to England's throne?

In 1929, Amanullah Khan marched on Kabul in an attempt to retake which country from an outlaw leader?

In 1901, which new commonwealth did the colonies of Victoria and Queensland join to become states?

What 1770 event did John Hancock refer to when he said the perpetrators would have to show God their bloody hands in a speech?

Which country did Angola begin a guerrilla war against in 1961, eventually gaining independence in 1975?

Which billionaire publisher's body was discovered in the ocean in 1991, hours after he disappeared from his yacht?

In which capital city did a toxic fog cause hundreds of deaths in December 1952?

What empire was brought to an end by the death of Constantine XI Palaeologus in a war with the Turks in 1453?

Which countrys 15-year history ended in 1980 while ex-PM Ian Smith was speaking in South Africa?