2014 Trivia Calendar Game

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 10:56 am

wlu_lax6 wrote:On this day in 1947, what baseball player broke the color barrier to become the first African American MLB players?

Jason "White Chocolate" Williams

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 5:42 am

What hallucinogenic drug was discovered on this day in 1943?

rass · Post by **rass** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 6:05 am

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Sun Apr 20, 2014 8:26 pm

What Apollo mission returned safely to Earth on this day in 1970?

On this day in 1956, American actress Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier of what small European country?

What Chicago Bulls sensation scored a record 63 points in one game on this day in 1986?

Rams Fanny · Post by **Rams Fanny** » Sun Apr 20, 2014 9:52 pm

wlu_lax6 wrote:What Apollo mission returned safely to Earth on this day in 1970?

Creed

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 5:22 am

On this day in 1973, the song at the top of the pop charts was "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Around" what kind of tree?

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 7:29 am

wlu_lax6 wrote:On this day in 1973, the song at the top of the pop charts was "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Around" what kind of tree?

Bonzai?

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 9:18 am

wlu_lax6 wrote:
On this day in 1956, American actress Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier of what small European country?

What Chicago Bulls sensation scored a record 63 points in one game on this day in 1986?

Washington, duh. Who do you think Mt. Rainer was named after?

Star Jones

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 9:21 am

wlu_lax6 wrote:On this day in 1973, the song at the top of the pop charts was "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Around" what kind of tree?

Vietnamese Golden Cypress. It was a Jane Fonda song, right?

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Mon May 12, 2014 8:58 pm

What is the name of the painting by Norwegian Edward Munch that was recovered on this day in 1994 after being stolen three months earlier?

Who played James Bond in the first Bond film? Dr. No, which was released on this day in 1963?

On this day in1960, the FDA approved what now-famous liberating drug for women?

This reggae music legend died on this day in 1981 at only36 years of age?

Actress Katharine Hepburn was born on this day in 1907. She was a great influence on a style and way of life that became known as what in the early 1980s?

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Mon May 12, 2014 9:18 pm

wlu_lax6 wrote:
Actress Katharine Hepburn was born on this day in 1907. She was a great influence on a style and way of life that became known as what in the early 1980s?

Hepatitis

DC47 · Post by **DC47** » Mon May 12, 2014 9:36 pm

What is the name of the painting by Norwegian Edward Munch that was recovered on this day in 1994 after being stolen three months earlier?

"Naked Lunch"

On this day in1960, the FDA approved what now-famous liberating drug for women?

the wine spritzer

This reggae music legend died on this day in 1981 at only36 years of age?

Marley's ghost

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Tue May 13, 2014 9:45 am

wlu_lax6 wrote:
Actress Katharine Hepburn was born on this day in 1907. She was a great influence on a style and way of life that became known as what in the early 1980s?

I actually have no idea what the answer is to this. Google didn't even help.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Tue May 13, 2014 10:29 am

The Sybian wrote:
wlu_lax6 wrote:
Actress Katharine Hepburn was born on this day in 1907. She was a great influence on a style and way of life that became known as what in the early 1980s?
I actually have no idea what the answer is to this. Google didn't even help.

here you go

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Tue May 13, 2014 12:19 pm

wlu_lax6 wrote:On this day in1960, the FDA approved what now-famous liberating drug for women?

Molly.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Tue May 13, 2014 1:48 pm

DSafetyGuy wrote:
wlu_lax6 wrote:On this day in1960, the FDA approved what now-famous liberating drug for women?
Molly.

Midol.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Fri May 16, 2014 5:56 am

Johnny Carson made his last TV appearance on this day in 1994 on what former competitor’s late-night show?

What legendary prolific actor, and singer of “My Way,” died on this day in 1998?

The song “Ebony and Ivory” hit the pop charts on this day in 1982. Who was the singing duo behind the song?

What legendary award show was first held on this day in 1929?

Johnny Carwash · Post by **Johnny Carwash** » Fri May 16, 2014 8:35 am

wlu_lax6 wrote:Johnny Carson made his last TV appearance on this day in 1994 on what former competitor’s late-night show?

I'm actually stumped by this one. I remember Carson did a brief walk-on when Letterman took his own show to L.A., but I don't know whether that counts. I don't think it's accurate to call Letterman a "competitor" though.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Fri May 16, 2014 8:43 am

Arsenio!

(it's Letterman)

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Fri May 16, 2014 11:28 am

wlu_lax6 wrote:Johnny Carson made his last TV appearance on this day in 1994 on what former competitor’s late-night show?

The song “Ebony and Ivory” hit the pop charts on this day in 1982. Who was the singing duo behind the song?

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wlu_lax6 wrote: What legendary award show was first held on this day in 1929?

AVN

Jerloma · Post by **Jerloma** » Fri May 16, 2014 11:52 am

Whatever happened to Piscopo anyway?

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Tue May 20, 2014 8:01 pm

What online business raised a record $16 billion dollars on this day in 2012 with its Initial public offering?

Pete Townsend wrote the song “My Generation” on this day in 1965; he ws a member of what influential rock band?

On this day in 1873, who received a patent for making blue jeans?

howard · Post by **howard** » Tue May 20, 2014 9:46 pm

1. Sportstoad.com

2. Hope I die before I get old

3. Louis Jordache

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Wed May 21, 2014 5:55 am

Who was the first female pilot to cross the Atlantic Ocean flying solo on this day in 1932?

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Wed May 21, 2014 7:19 am

wlu_lax6 wrote:Who was the first female pilot to cross the Atlantic Ocean flying solo on this day in 1932?

Princess Jasmine

ETA - shit, I forgot she had accompaniment on her journey

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Wed May 21, 2014 12:45 pm

wlu_lax6 wrote:What online business raised a record $16 billion dollars on this day in 2012 with its Initial public offering?

Republican Party.

wlu_lax6 wrote:On this day in 1873, who received a patent for making blue jeans?

Brett Favre Wrangler

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Wed May 21, 2014 8:38 pm

DSafetyGuy wrote:
wlu_lax6 wrote:On this day in 1873, who received a patent for making blue jeans?
Brett Favre Wrangler

Is your answer Corey Wooten?

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Fri May 23, 2014 6:04 am

Sean Patrick Morrissey was born this day in 1959; he went on to become the lead singer and writer of what influential alt rock band?

Adam Lambert's album "Trespassing" debuted on this day in 2012 at #1 on the Billboard charts. Why was this significant?

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Thu May 29, 2014 9:15 pm

On this day in 1991, what film starring Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon made its debut?

What Bram Stoker classic horror novel went on sale in London on this day in 1897?

On this day in 2006, what Hollywood “power couple gave birth to their biological child?

What famous comedian was killed by his wife on this day in 1998?

“Bob Hope Day” was declared on this day in 2003 in honor of what?

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Fri May 30, 2014 11:54 am

wlu_lax6 wrote:
“Bob Hope Day” was declared on this day in 2003 in honor of what?

Never having to listen to another one of his lame ass jokes.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Tue Jun 03, 2014 5:44 am

On this day in 2008, the feature film based on the popular TV show that followed Carrie Bradshaw around New York City was released. What was the name of the show and movie?

What large car company filed for bankruptcy on this day in 2008?

On this day in 2004, Ken Jennings began his 74-day winning streak on what popular TV game show?

China’s military cleared what famous square on this day in 1989 from democratic reform demonstrators?

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Tue Jun 03, 2014 7:22 am

The Sybian wrote:
wlu_lax6 wrote:
“Bob Hope Day” was declared on this day in 2003 in honor of what?

Never having to listen to another one of his lame ass jokes.

Thank goodness. I thought I was the only one with this secret shame.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Tue Jun 03, 2014 10:14 am

wlu_lax6 wrote:
On this day in 2004, Ken Jennings began his 74-day winning streak on what popular TV game show?

Married by America. He beat Mohammad's previous record of 72 virgins.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Tue Jun 03, 2014 2:54 pm

wlu_lax6 wrote:On this day in 2008, the feature film based on the popular TV show that followed Carrie Bradshaw around New York City was released. What was the name of the show and movie?

OK, I'll do it.

Warhorse.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 4:20 am

What famous actress and star of movies such as Tomb Raider and Mr. and Mrs. Smith was born on this day in 1975?

Who was the 40th president of the Unite States that passed away on this day in 2004?

On this day in 1933, what special type of movie theater opened for the first time? Hint? It didn’t have door sto open for the public to gain entrance.

What famous musical artists best known from the 1980s and ‘90s was born on this day in 1958? His name became a symbol for a period of time.

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:42 am

wlu_lax6 wrote:Who was the 40th president of the Unite States that passed away on this day in 2004?

Ronal Reagan.

wlu_lax6 wrote:On this day in 1933, what special type of movie theater opened for the first time? Hint? It didn’t have door sto open for the public to gain entrance.

Quoting Randal, "Nudie booths."

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Sun Jun 08, 2014 7:10 pm

wlu_lax6 wrote: On this day in 1933, what special type of movie theater opened for the first time? Hint? It didn’t have door sto open for the public to gain entrance.

I actually missed this one. More like gave up and Googled. embarrassing.

Rams Fanny · Post by **Rams Fanny** » Sun Jun 08, 2014 8:20 pm

wlu_lax6 wrote:Who was the 40th president of the Unite States that passed away on this day in 2004?

40 Presidents died on the same day in 2004? Why don't I remember this?

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 5:47 am

On this day in 1973, what racehorse, called the “horse of the century,” won the coveted Triple Crown?

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 9:06 am

wlu_lax6 wrote:On this day in 1973, what racehorse, called the “horse of the century,” won the coveted Triple Crown?

OK, I'll do it.

Sarah Jessica Parker.