What happened in 1942? Fun Facts Quiz! 42 Trivia Questions for 1942 History 1. What was Muhammed Ali’s name at birth, on January 17, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky? Cassius Clay (Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., died June 3, 2016) 2. How many people lived in the United States in 1942? The population was an estimated 134,859,553… Read More
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What happened in 1941? Fun Facts Quiz! 41 Trivia Questions for 1941 History 1. Who was President of the United States in 1941? Franklin D. Roosevelt (March 4, 1933 – April 12, 1945) 2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1941? Amapola (Pretty Little Poppy) by Jimmy Dorsey 3. To the nearest dime,… Read More
What happened in 1940? Fun Facts Quiz! 40 Trivia Questions for 1940 History 1. Who was the first African-American to win an Academy Award (Best Supporting Actress) Hattie McDaniel, for Gone With The Wind. 2. This man was the host of the 1940 Oscars and went on to host it a total of 19 times.… Read More
What happened in 1939? Fun Facts Quiz! 39 Trivia Questions for 1939 History 1. What was the highest-grossing film of 1939? Gone With The Wind 2. What museum and Hall of Fame opened in 1939? The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum 3. In 1939, what was the average life expectancy in the United… Read More
What happened in 1938? Fun Facts Quiz! 38 Trivia Questions for 1938 History 1. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1938? A-Tisket, A Tasket by Ella Fitzgerald and Chick Webb 2. Who directed and narrated a radio drama performance of The War of the Worlds on the CBS radio network, on October 30,… Read More
What happened in 1937? Fun Facts Quiz! 37 Trivia Questions for 1937 History 1. What was the highest-grossing film of 1937? Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1937? Sweet Leilani by Bing Crosby 3. At the time of it’s opening on May 27, 1937, it was… Read More
What happened in 1936? Fun Facts Quiz! 36 Trivia Questions for 1936 History 1. Who was the President of the United States in 1936? Franklin D. Roosevelt (March 4, 1933 – April 12, 1945) 2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1936? Pennies From Heaven – Bing Crosby 3. In 1936, what was… Read More
What happened in 1935? Fun Facts Quiz! 35 Trivia Questions for 1935 History 1. Who was the greatest woman’s figure skater and film star in the 1920s and 1930s? Sonja Henie 2. What was the name of the horror movie sequel, starring Boris Karloff and Elsa Lanchester, that came to theaters on April 22, 1935?… Read More
What happened in 1934? Fun Facts Quiz! 34 Trivia Questions for 1934 History 1. Created by Alex Raymond, what space adventure comic strip debuted on January 7, 1934? Flash Gordon 2. How many people lived in the United States in 1934? The population was an estimated 126,373,773 people. 3. On December 27, 1934, the country… Read More
What happened in 1933? Fun Facts Quiz! 33 Trivia Questions for 1933 History 1. Who was President of the United States in 1933? Herbert Hoover (March 4, 1929 – March 4, 1933) and Franklin D. Roosevelt (March 4, 1933 – April 12, 1945) 2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1933? (tie) Stormy Weather by… Read More
What happened in 1932? Fun Facts Quiz! 32 Trivia Questions for 1932 History 1. Opened in 1932, what is the “no speed limit” highway (in some areas) in Germany? The Autobahn 2. In 1932, what was the average life expectancy in the United States? Men – 61.0 years, Women – 63.5 years. 3. Who was… Read More
What happened in 1931? Fun Facts Quiz! 31 Trivia Questions for 1931 History 1. Based on a 1927 play by Peggy Webling, which was based on an 1818 novel, what classic horror film was released on November 21, 1931? Frankenstein 2. This 1931 silent romantic comedy film written, produced, directed by, and starring the same… Read More
What happened in 1930? Fun Facts Quiz! 30 Trivia Questions for 1930 History 1. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1930? Stein Song (University of Maine) by Rudy Vallee 2. What was the average household income in 1930? $4,887.01 3. Who won the US Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing in 1930? Gallant Fox 4.… Read More
What happened in 1929? Fun Facts Quiz! 29 Trivia Questions for 1929 History 1. What happened on October 28, 1929? The Wall Street Crash (Black Monday) The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged nearly 13 percent. 2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1929? Tip Toe Through The Tulips – Nick Lucas 3. What famous… Read More
What happened in 1928? Fun Facts Quiz! 28 Trivia Questions for 1928 History 1. The Threepenny Opera debuted in 1928. What Pop Music Standard is from this musical play? (Hint: It was a #1 song in 1959) Mack The Knife 2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1928? Sonny Boy – Al Jolson 3. In 1928,… Read More
What happened in 1927? Fun Facts Quiz! 27 Trivia Questions for 1927 History 1. What was the highest-grossing movie of 1927? The Jazz Singer 2. Who (or what) was the first giant balloon in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Felix the Cat 3. What major Swedish car company debuted in 1927? Volvo 4. In 1927, what… Read More
What happened in 1926? Fun Facts Quiz! 26 Trivia Questions for 1926 History 1. What premiere German automobile company was founded in 1926? Mercedes-Benz 2. How many people lived in the United States in 1926? The population was an estimated 117,397,000 people. 3. Released in 1923 as “Baby gays”, what do we call them today?… Read More
What happened in 1925? Fun Facts Quiz! 25 Trivia Questions for 1925 History 1. Who was President of the United States in 1925? Calvin Coolidge (August 2, 1923 – March 4, 1929) 2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1925? (tie) I’ll See You in My Dreams by Isham Jones and Ray Miller OR Yes Sir!… Read More
What happened in 1924? Fun Facts Quiz! 24 Trivia Questions for 1924 History 1. They call it “The World’s Largest parade” – What is it? Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2. In 1924, what was the average life expectancy in the United States? Men – 58.1 years, Women – 61.5 years. 3. Los Angeles resident Lionel… Read More
What happened in 1923? Fun Facts Quiz! 23 Trivia Questions for 1923 History 1. Two brothers, Walter and Roy, founded what animation company? The Walt Disney Studio (Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio) 2.What dance craze that became popular for the rest of the decade, was introduced by The Ziegfield Follies of 1923 by the all-black cast… Read More
What happened in 1922? Fun Facts Quiz! 22 Trivia Questions for 1922 History 1. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1922? April Showers by Al Jolson 2. What was the average household income in 1922? $3,143.46 3. What was the original name for the Eskimo Pie ice cream bar? I-Scream Bar 4. What was… Read More
What happened in 1921? Fun Facts Quiz! 21 Trivia Questions for 1921 History 1. What silent film, a comedy-drama, written, produced, directed by, and starring Charlie Chaplin was released? The Kid 2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1921? (tie) Wabash Blues by Isham Jones OR Wang Wang Blues by Paul Whiteman OR Cherie by Paul Whiteman 3. What… Read More
What happened in 1920? Fun Facts Quiz! 20 Trivia Questions for 1920 History 1. What movie studio was founded by Samuel Goldwyn and Louis B. Mayer? MGM (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) 2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1920? ( tie) Swanee by Al Jolson OR Dardanella by Ben Selvin OR Whispering by Paul Whiteman 3. In 1920, what was the average… Read More
