2014 Trivia Calendar Game

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The last episode of what Mafia drama on HBO aired on this day in 2007?
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Sex in the City.
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tennbengal wrote:Sex in the City.
Well, there were a lot of scenes of guys waking up in bed with a horse. /giff'd
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What Steven Spielberg film about a cute alien was released on this day in 1982?

On this day in 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman were killed allegedly by whom?
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wlu_lax6 wrote:What Steven Spielberg film about a cute alien was released on this day in 1982?

On this day in 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman were killed allegedly by whom?
Pretty sure the answer the second question is Sarah Jessica Parker.
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wlu_lax6 wrote:What Steven Spielberg film about a cute alien was released on this day in 1982?

On this day in 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman were killed allegedly by whom?

The answer to both questions:


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Steve-O, the popular actor/performer from what MTV series, was born on this day in 1974?
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wlu_lax6 wrote:Steve-O, the popular actor/performer from what MTV series, was born on this day in 1974?
The McLaughlin Group
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WRONG! Jack Germond!
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govmentchedda wrote:WRONG! Jack Germond!

Elanor, gee I think your swellanor! One of my all-time favorite SNL skits, even though I didn't see McLaughlin until years later.
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On this day in 1998, the Chicago Bulls won their sixth NBA title, led by what legendary player?
What did Russian ballet star Rudolf Nureyev do on this day in 1961 while on a stopover in Paris?
On this day in 1972, the Watergate scandal broke, eventually leading to what American president having to step down from office?
On this day in 194, what member of the Beatles and founder of the group Wings was born?
For what charge were Julius and Ethel Rosenberg executed in New York State on this day in 1952?
What famous movie about a shark attack was released on this day in 1975?
The album “Mr. Tambourine Man was released on this day in 1965 by what group?
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What prestigious car brand name was registered on this day in 1902 because of a salesman’s suggestion? Hint: It was his daughter’s name.
A Paris exhibition of what young abstract Spanish artist began on this day in 1901?
What “King of Pop” died on this day in 2009?
On this day in 1973, the UPC was canned for the first time on pack of chewing gum. What does UPC stand for?
One of the most famous lines in movie history—“Frankly, my dear, I just don’t give a damn” ---was filmed on this day in 1939. What was the equally famous movie?
On this day in 1953, Chevrolet assembled what definite American muscle car?
The great Blondin, A Frech tightrope walker, crossed what iconic water feature on this day in 1859?
What tape-playing device, made by Sony, first wen on sale in this day in 1979?
What science fiction/comedy starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee jones debuted on this day in 1997?
What famous actor and star of Mission Impossible and Vanilla Sky was born on this day in 1962?
On this day in 1976, which British punk group performed their first live performance?
On this day in 1942, Anne Frank and her family went into hiding from the Nazis in what European city?
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wlu_lax6 wrote:On this day in 1973, the UPC was canned for the first time on pack of chewing gum. What does UPC stand for?
U Probablyshouldn't Chewthis
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wlu_lax6 wrote:What prestigious car brand name was registered on this day in 1902 because of a salesman’s suggestion? Hint: It was his daughter’s name.
Beetle
A Paris exhibition of what young abstract Spanish artist began on this day in 1901?
Rafael Nadal
What “King of Pop” died on this day in 2009?
Franklin J. Coke
On this day in 1973, the UPC was canned for the first time on pack of chewing gum. What does UPC stand for?
Unseemly Piece of Crap
One of the most famous lines in movie history—“Frankly, my dear, I just don’t give a damn” ---was filmed on this day in 1939. What was the equally famous movie?
The Making of the Hoover Dam
On this day in 1953, Chevrolet assembled what definite American muscle car?
Chrysler Winstrol
The great Blondin, A Frech tightrope walker, crossed what iconic water feature on this day in 1859?
The Polar Ice Cap
What tape-playing device, made by Sony, first wen on sale in this day in 1979?
This is Spinal Tape
What science fiction/comedy starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee jones debuted on this day in 1997?
President George W. Bush
On this day in 1976, which British punk group performed their first live performance?
The Bolton Wanderers
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Tennis Player Boris Becker became the youngest person ever to win what British tennis championships on this day in 1985?

What space shuttle ws launched on this day in 2011? It was the final mission of the space shuttle program.
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On this day in 1962, Bob Dylan recorded what song that would propel him to stardom?
On this day in 1925, one of the most famous trails in America known as the “Scopes Monkey Trial,” began. What was the main focus?
What team was Babe Ruth playing for when he made his MLB debut on this day in 1914?
On this day in 1984, presidential hopeful Walter Mondale, chose what female vice presidential running mate?
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wlu_lax6 wrote:On this day in 1925, one of the most famous trails in America known as the “Scopes Monkey Trial,” began. What was the main focus?
Copyright infringement regarding Scope mouthwash and said copyright was ruled to be owned by a monkey named Clarence.
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What music technology allowing digital copying was launched on this day in 1995? Hint: It is how most of us listen to music today?

What Bruce Willis movie about a New York Cop in LA mode its debut on this day in 1998?

What comedian who starred in Old School, Anchorman, and was a cast member on SNL was born on this day in 1967?

What theme park opened in southern California on this day in 1955? Hint: Think Mouse.

On this day in 2008, what fifth film of the Batman series opened? It started Ledger, and scored the biggest opening weekend box office in history.

Who was the first astronaut to walk on the Moon on this day in 1969?
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wlu_lax6 wrote:What music technology allowing digital copying was launched on this day in 1995? Hint: It is how most of us listen to music today?
The Swamp
What Bruce Willis movie about a New York Cop in LA mode its debut on this day in 1998?
Mattingly, LAD
What theme park opened in southern California on this day in 1955? Hint: Think Mouse.
Danger Mouse
On this day in 2008, what fifth film of the Batman series opened? It started Ledger, and scored the biggest opening weekend box office in history.
Batman vs. The Accountant
Who was the first astronaut to walk on the Moon on this day in 1969?
Sting
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“Sweet Child of Mine,” was released on this day in 1988, was the first number on hit song from what new rock group?
What Steven Spieldberg war epic starring Tom Hanks and Matt Damon opened on this day in 1998?
What is the name of the world’s fastest commercial jet that crashed on this day in 2000?
On this day in 2012, the opening ceremonies of the summer Olympics where held in what city?
Dana White, who was born on this day in 1969, is the president of which very popular mixed martial arts organization?
What agency intended to develop America’s space program was created on this day in 1958?
The last classic Volkswagen Beetle was produced on this day in 2003 in what North American country?
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“Sweet Child of Mine,” was released on this day in 1988, was the first number on hit song from what new rock group?
The Shawn Kemp Five
What Steven Spieldberg war epic starring Tom Hanks and Matt Damon opened on this day in 1998?
Bridge Over The River Kwaid
Dana White, who was born on this day in 1969, is the president of which very popular mixed martial arts organization?
Savage White Brand
What agency intended to develop America’s space program was created on this day in 1958?
TGD (The Grateful Dead)
The last classic Volkswagen Beetle was produced on this day in 2003 in what North American country?
They are still being produced in Eichmannville, a small village high in the mountains of Brazil.
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Jerloma wrote: Fri May 16, 2014 11:52 am Whatever happened to Piscopo anyway?
Apparently suing the Hall of fame.

Oh wait. Pepitone.
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