2014 Trivia Calendar Game

Rams Fanny · Post by **Rams Fanny** » Tue Mar 18, 2014 9:14 pm

Leonardo DiCaprio

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Wed Mar 19, 2014 4:45 am

On this day in 2012, what burger chain overtook Burger King to become the second largest hamburger chain in North America?

howard · Post by **howard** » Wed Mar 19, 2014 7:28 am

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Wed Mar 19, 2014 7:42 am

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Wed Mar 19, 2014 8:22 am

wlu_lax6 wrote:On this day in 1995, what basketball superstar announced his return to the sport with the two-word press release, "I'm back"?

The T-800.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 6:32 am

Joan Jett topped the pop charts on this day in 1982 with what hit song?

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 7:48 am

wlu_lax6 wrote:Joan Jett topped the pop charts on this day in 1982 with what hit song?

Don't Let Kristen Stewart Play Me In A Movie

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 10:17 am

Benny and the Jetts.

rass · Post by **rass** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 10:42 am

AB_skin_test wrote:
wlu_lax6 wrote:Joan Jett topped the pop charts on this day in 1982 with what hit song?
Don't Let Kristen Stewart Play Me In A Movie

I Hate Myself for Being K-Stew

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Fri Mar 21, 2014 5:34 am

What iconic prison in San Francisco closed its doors on this day in 1963?

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Fri Mar 21, 2014 6:43 am

wlu_lax6 wrote:What iconic prison in San Francisco closed its doors on this day in 1963?

Candlestick Park.

Oh, wait, you said "closed its doors", not "opened". Plus, I guess that was 1960.

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Fri Mar 21, 2014 9:00 am

wlu_lax6 wrote:What iconic prison in San Francisco closed its doors on this day in 1963?

The Manhole.

howard · Post by **howard** » Fri Mar 21, 2014 12:44 pm

No, the EndUp on Harrison Street.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Sat Mar 22, 2014 4:49 am

President FDR legalized the sale of what on this day in 1933?

howard · Post by **howard** » Sat Mar 22, 2014 5:15 am

The Ya-yo

Post by **Shirley** » Sat Mar 22, 2014 9:21 am

Okies.

Gunpowder · Post by **Gunpowder** » Sat Mar 22, 2014 3:06 pm

howard wrote:The Ya-yo

I FUCKING WISH

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Wed Mar 26, 2014 7:12 pm

What “King of Rock and Roll” entered the U.S. army on this day in 1958?

On this day in 2001, Icelandic singer Bjork shocked viewers of the Academy Awards by wearing a dress that looked as though she was wearing what animal?

On this day in 1930, what famous author’s novel “This Side of Paradise” was published?

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Wed Mar 26, 2014 8:07 pm

wlu_lax6 wrote:What “King of Rock and Roll” entered the U.S. army on this day in 1958?

wlu_lax6 wrote:On this day in 2001, Icelandic singer Bjork shocked viewers of the Academy Awards by wearing a dress that looked as though she was wearing what animal?

wlu_lax6 wrote:On this day in 1930, what famous author’s novel “This Side of Paradise” was published?

howard · Post by **howard** » Wed Mar 26, 2014 8:21 pm

wlu_lax6 wrote:On this day in 1930, what famous author’s novel “This Side of Paradise” was published?

Gene Roddenberry

To be fair, the working title was "Spock Trips Balls, Gets Laid and Kicks Kirk's Ass"

(Best Star Trek Episode Evah)

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Wed Mar 26, 2014 8:44 pm

wlu_lax6 wrote:On this day in 2001, Icelandic singer Bjork shocked viewers of the Academy Awards by wearing a dress that looked as though she was wearing what animal?

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Wed Mar 26, 2014 9:15 pm

DSafe wins and eats a turnbuckle.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Sat Mar 29, 2014 7:23 am

On this day in 1998, men over a certain age rejoiced as the FDA approved which drug, which was originally studied to treat high blood pressure, but had an interesting side effect?

Which modern female American pop star was “born this way” on this day in 1986?

What American president was shot on this day in 1980 by John Hinkley Jr?

rass · Post by **rass** » Sat Mar 29, 2014 8:02 am

viagagagan

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Wed Apr 02, 2014 7:17 pm

Which Paris landmark officially opened on this day in 1889?
What country popularized today as "April Fools' Day way back in 1700?
On this day in 1974 at the 46th annual Academy Awards, the movie "The Sting" won seven Oscars. The movie's two lead actors were this famous acting duo of Robert Redford and what other well-known actor?

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Wed Apr 02, 2014 9:52 pm

wlu_lax6 wrote:Which Paris landmark officially opened on this day in 1889?

Hilton's legs (too obvious?)

wlu_lax6 wrote:What country popularized today as "April Fools' Day way back in 1700?

trick question, April Fools' Day was never popular

wlu_lax6 wrote:On this day in 1974 at the 46th annual Academy Awards, the movie "The Sting" won seven Oscars. The movie's two lead actors were this famous acting duo of Robert Redford and what other well-known actor?

Gordon Sumner

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Thu Apr 03, 2014 8:03 am

wlu_lax6 wrote: On this day in 1974 at the 46th annual Academy Awards, the movie "The Sting" won seven Oscars. The movie's two lead actors were this famous acting duo of Robert Redford and what other well-known actor?

Charles Nelson Reilly

DC47 · Post by **DC47** » Thu Apr 03, 2014 5:26 pm

wlu_lax6 wrote:On this day in 1974 at the 46th annual Academy Awards, the movie "The Sting" won seven Oscars. The movie's two lead actors were this famous acting duo of Robert Redford and what other well-known actor?

Bea Arthur

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Fri Apr 04, 2014 7:17 am

What popular actor and star of movies such as Trading places and The Nutty Professor was born on this day in 1961?

What civil rights leader was fatally shot on this day in 1968 in Memphis?

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Fri Apr 04, 2014 8:30 am

wlu_lax6 wrote:What popular actor and star of movies such as Trading places and The Nutty Professor was born on this day in 1961?

MLK Jr.

wlu_lax6 wrote:What civil rights leader was fatally shot on this day in 1968 in Memphis?

Eddie Murphy

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Fri Apr 04, 2014 9:24 am

I need to start checking this thread first thing.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Mon Apr 07, 2014 8:05 pm

On this day in 1994, Kurt Cobain committed suicide. He was the lead singer of what Seattle-based band?

Henry Ford died on this day in 1947. The founder of the Ford Motor Company created what famous, affordable car that changed history?

DC47 · Post by **DC47** » Mon Apr 07, 2014 8:36 pm

The Starbucks

Car 54

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Sun Apr 13, 2014 7:28 pm

On this day in 1974, Hank Aaron set a new home run record by breaking what other legendary player's record?

What is the name of the founder of Playboy, who was born on this day in 1926?

On this day in 1970, Paul McCartney announced the breakup of what larger-than-life band?

Bob Dylan played his first gig in what influential area of New York City on this day in 1961?

On this day in 1961, the first human traveled into space. What country was he from?

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Sun Apr 13, 2014 8:54 pm

wlu_lax6 wrote:
On this day in 1970, Paul McCartney announced the breakup of what larger-than-life band?

Oasis? No, the band wasn't that big.

Rams Fanny · Post by **Rams Fanny** » Mon Apr 14, 2014 3:46 am

wlu_lax6 wrote:Bob Dylan played his first gig in what influential area of New York City on this day in 1961?

Derek Jeter's Apartment

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Mon Apr 14, 2014 5:40 am

What president was assassinated on this day in 1863 at Ford's theater?

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Mon Apr 14, 2014 8:22 am

wlu_lax6 wrote:What president was assassinated on this day in 1863 at Ford's theater?

Easy, Gerald Ford.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 5:49 am

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

rass · Post by **rass** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 6:02 am

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

Jackie and Kuato Robinson