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What Happened In 1974? |
74 Trivia Questions For 1974 History(answers) 1. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1974? 2. Who won the 1974 FIFA World Cup? 3. This 1974 film was the first sequel to win an Oscar for Best Picture. Name that sequel. 4. This 1974 disaster film featured Gloria Swanson in her last starring role. Name that film. 5. These multicolored fruit-flavored lentil-shaped candies were introduced in the UK in 1974 but didn’t appear in the US until a few years later… 6. This cat food comes in wet and dry varieties and was introduced in 1974. 7. This giant robot was originally created as a weapon of destruction by the Black Hole Planet 3. 8. This famous mascot debuted in San Diego, San Francisco 1974. Name him. 9. This character, first appearing in The Incredible Hulk #180 and 181, is probably the most popular of the X-Men. Name him. 10. Under the codename “Smiling Buddha,” this country became the 6th nation to join the Nuclear Weapons Club. What country? 11. Can you name the heiress to the Hearst Newspaper group kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army, later joining the group in a bank heist? 12. What was the first product with a bar code on the packaging? 13. The US national speed limit was lowered to 55 MPH in 1974. What was the speed limit before that? 14. Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier had a Super Fight II rematch. Who won the bout? 15. In 1974, what was the average life expectancy in the United States? 16. This actor appeared in only five films over seven years, all of which were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture: The Godfather (1972), The Conversation (1974), The Godfather Part II (1974), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), and The Deer Hunter (1978). Name that actor. 17. In 1974, this comet appeared in the sky, barely visible to the naked eye. Name that comet. 18. Can you name the highest-grossing director of 1974? 19. You get one point for either of Mel Brooks’s 1974 hit films… 20. What was the highest-grossing film of 1974? 21. Herbie Rides Again was the sequel to the 1968 film The Love Bug. What number was on Herbie’s hood and sides? 22. This Children’s television show featured a segment called “Spidey Super Stories.” Name that show. 23. This Caribbean island became independent After 210 years as a British colony. Name that island. 24. This popular science television program has been produced by WGBH in Boston, Massachusetts, since 1974. 25. On August 9, 1974, one of US History’s most iconic political events occurred. What happened? 26. What did Richard Nixon say after he resigned? 27. Who won the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest in Brighton, England? 28. Name the NHL team nick-named “the Broad Street Bullies.” 29. Nine baseball fans out of 25,134 attendees were arrested on June 4, 1974, at a game that featured a “Ten Cent Beer Night” promotion. Name the US stadium. 30. How many people lived in the World in 1974? 31. How many people lived in the United States in 1974? 32. NBC television drama Little House on the Prairie was based on the works of what American author? 33. This CBS science fiction series, which lasted 14 episodes, was based on a 1968 film based on a 1963 novel. Name that TV show. 34. On October 30, 1974, George Foreman and Muhammad Ali participated in a heavyweight championship boxing match in Africa. What was the match called? 35. The Towering Inferno was nominated for eight Oscars. How many did it win? 36. The International Exposition on the Environment, Spokane 1974,[3] was a world’s fair held from May 4, 1974, to November 3, 1974, in Spokane, Washington. What was it billed as? 37. Name the English actor who played the fourth incarnation of The Doctor in the science fiction television series Doctor Who from 1974 to 1981. 38. The American President can, by law, make declarations to hasten the sending of federal money to disaster-stricken areas in the United States and its territories. What law? 39. The SAS of 1974, a federal law, required that nearly all prescription medicines from pharmacies be distributed in bottles with what safety device? 40. Discovered in 1974, his mausoleum section includes 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots with 520 horses, and 150 cavalry horses, and is over 2200 years old. What do we call it? 41. This German car model was released in 1974 to replace the long-selling Beetle. Name the manufacturer and car. 42. On April 8, 1974, when he broke a longstanding MLB record, what did Hank Aaron specifically do? 43. Who was the youngest actress to ever win an Oscar? 44. Which sports star was NOT born in 1974: Shaquille O’Neal, Rey Mysterio, Jerry Stackhouse, or Dale Earnhardt Jr.? 45. Stephen King’s first novel was released in 1974. Name that scary book. 46. The first issue of People magazine, cover dated March 4, 1974, was released. Can you name the actress who appeared on the cover? 47. Spoiler Alert: This science fantasy film, starring Sean Connery, features a post-apocalyptic world where people worship a son idol named Zardoz. How did Zardoz get his name? 48. What is the IATA airport code for Dallas Fort Worth International Airport? 49. Robert Opal appeared on stage at the 1974 Oscars, although he was not involved in any films that year. What did he do onstage? 50. Name the CBS television show that featured the phrase “Goodnight, John-Boy.” 51. Name the highest-grossing film of 1974… 52. After Mr. Rogers took his jacket off at the start of each episode, what did he do? 53. Who was the President of the United States in 1974? 54. Who was the Vice-President of the United States in 1974? 55. True or false? The US Congress considered changing pennies from copper-zinc to aluminum cents. 56. Created by Roy Thomas and Gil Kane, this character first appeared in Marvel Premiere #15. 57. This fictional dog character, created by Joe Camp, had a series of films in the 70s, 80s, and 2000s. Name that pup! 58. Name the black and white comedy that starred Teri Garr, Cloris Leachman, Marty Feldman, Madeline Kahn, Kenneth Mars, Richard Haydn, and Gene Hackman… 59. Who was the male lead in Young Frankenstein? 60. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1974? 61. DJ Kool Herc, DJ Disco Wiz, Grandmaster Flash, and Afrika Bambaataa have all been credited with starting what musical genre? 62. Name the toys that may “wobble, but they don’t fall down.” 63. Who were the characters Alan Alda and Wayne Rogers played in M*A*S*H? 64. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1973/1974 season? 65. Can you name the family member who joined the Brady Bunch during the final season in 1974? 66. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1974: Kate Moss, Christian Bale, Mary J. Blige, or Eva Mendes? 67. In 1974, A skeleton from the hominid species Australopithecus afarensis was discovered and named what? 68. Who won the SuperBowl VIII? 69. True or False? Many, if not most, public toilets in the US were “Pay Toilets” until 1980. 70. Who was the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1964 until he died in 1982? 71. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1974? 72. Who won the 1974 World Series? 73. This LAPD detective first appeared in the 1968 TV movie Prescription Murder. Name that detective or the actor who played him. Trivia Team Bonus Questions: 1. What type of car did Lieutenant Columbo drive? 2. Who was the Pop in 1974? 3. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1974? 4. Blazing Saddles starred Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder. One point for the name(s) of either character they played. 5. This 1974 film was inspired by the San Fernando earthquake of February 1971. Name that disaster movie. 6. This fictional psychiatric hospital/prison first appeared in Batman #258. Name it. 7. Amazingly, this popular font didn’t appear until 1974. 8. Name the antagonist from the The Texas Chainsaw Massacre series. 9. Many of the props used in Young Frankenstein were also used in an earlier film. Name that older film. 10. This United Nations agency was founded to promote travel between countries. Name that agency. |
74 Trivia Questions and Answers For 1974 History1. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1974? 2. Who won the 1974 FIFA World Cup? 3. This 1974 film was the first sequel to win an Oscar for Best Picture. Name that sequel. 4. This 1974 disaster film featured Gloria Swanson in her last starring role. Name that film. 5. These multicolored fruit-flavored lentil-shaped candies were introduced in the UK in 1974 but didn’t appear in the US until a few years later… 6. This cat food comes in wet and dry varieties and was introduced in 1974. 7. This giant robot was originally created as a weapon of destruction by the Black Hole Planet 3. 8. This famous mascot debuted in San Diego, San Francisco 1974. Name him. 9. This character, first appearing in The Incredible Hulk #180 and 181, is probably the most popular of the X-Men. Name him. 10. Under the codename “Smiling Buddha,” this country became the 6th nation to join the Nuclear Weapons Club. What country? 11. Can you name the heiress to the Hearst Newspaper group kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army, later joining the group in a bank heist? 12. What was the first product with a bar code on the packaging? 13. The US national speed limit was lowered to 55 MPH in 1974. What was the speed limit before that? 14. Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier had a Super Fight II rematch. Who won the bout? 15. In 1974, what was the average life expectancy in the United States? 16. This actor appeared in only five films over seven years, all of which were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture: The Godfather (1972), The Conversation (1974), The Godfather Part II (1974), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), and The Deer Hunter (1978). Name that actor. 17. In 1974, this comet appeared in the sky, barely visible to the naked eye. Name that comet. 18. Can you name the highest-grossing director of 1974? 19. You get one point for either of Mel Brooks’s 1974 hit films… 20. What was the highest-grossing film of 1974? 21. Herbie Rides Again was the sequel to the 1968 film The Love Bug. What number was on Herbie’s hood and sides? 22. This Children’s television show featured a segment called “Spidey Super Stories.” Name that show. 23. This Caribbean island became independent After 210 years as a British colony. Name that island. 24. This popular science television program has been produced by WGBH in Boston, Massachusetts, since 1974. 25. On August 9, 1974, one of US History’s most iconic political events occurred. What happened? 26. What did Richard Nixon say after he resigned? 27. Who won the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest in Brighton, England? 28. Name the NHL team nick-named “the Broad Street Bullies.” 29. Nine baseball fans out of 25,134 attendees were arrested on June 4, 1974, at a game that featured a “Ten Cent Beer Night” promotion. Name the US stadium. 30. How many people lived in the World in 1974? 31. How many people lived in the United States in 1974? 32. NBC television drama Little House on the Prairie was based on the works of what American author? 33. This CBS science fiction series, which lasted 14 episodes, was based on a 1968 film based on a 1963 novel. Name that TV show. 34. On October 30, 1974, George Foreman and Muhammad Ali participated in a heavyweight championship boxing match in Africa. What was the match called? 35. The Towering Inferno was nominated for eight Oscars. How many did it win? 36. The International Exposition on the Environment, Spokane 1974,[3] was a world’s fair held from May 4, 1974, to November 3, 1974, in Spokane, Washington. What was it billed as? 37. Name the English actor who played the fourth incarnation of The Doctor in the science fiction television series Doctor Who from 1974 to 1981. 38. The American President can, by law, make declarations to hasten the sending of federal money to disaster-stricken areas in the United States and its territories. What law? 39. The SAS of 1974, a federal law, required that nearly all prescription medicines from pharmacies be distributed in bottles with what safety device? 40. Discovered in 1974, his mausoleum section includes 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots with 520 horses, and 150 cavalry horses, and is over 2200 years old. What do we call it? 41. This German car model was released in 1974 to replace the long-selling Beetle. Name the manufacturer and car. 42. On April 8, 1974, when he broke a longstanding MLB record, what did Hank Aaron specifically do? 43. Who was the youngest actress to ever win an Oscar? 44. Which sports star was NOT born in 1974: Shaquille O’Neal, Rey Mysterio, Jerry Stackhouse, or Dale Earnhardt Jr.? 45. Stephen King’s first novel was released in 1974. Name that scary book. 46. The first issue of People magazine, cover dated March 4, 1974, was released. Can you name the actress who appeared on the cover? 47. Spoiler Alert: This science fantasy film, starring Sean Connery, features a post-apocalyptic world where people worship a son idol named Zardoz. How did Zardoz get his name? 48. What is the IATA airport code for Dallas Fort Worth International Airport? 49. Robert Opal appeared on stage at the 1974 Oscars, although he was not involved in any films that year. What did he do onstage? 50. Name the CBS television show that featured the phrase “Goodnight, John-Boy.” 51. Name the highest-grossing film of 1974… 52. After Mr. Rogers took his jacket off at the start of each episode, what did he do? 53. Who was the President of the United States in 1974? 54. Who was the Vice-President of the United States in 1974? 55. True or false? The US Congress considered changing pennies from copper-zinc to aluminum cents. 56. Created by Roy Thomas and Gil Kane, this character first appeared in Marvel Premiere #15. 57. This fictional dog character, created by Joe Camp, had a series of films in the 70s, 80s, and 2000s. Name that pup! 58. Name the black and white comedy that starred Teri Garr, Cloris Leachman, Marty Feldman, Madeline Kahn, Kenneth Mars, Richard Haydn, and Gene Hackman… 59. Who was the male lead in Young Frankenstein? 60. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1974? 61. DJ Kool Herc, DJ Disco Wiz, Grandmaster Flash, and Afrika Bambaataa have all been credited with starting what musical genre? 62. Name the toys that may “wobble, but they don’t fall down.” 63. Who were the characters Alan Alda and Wayne Rogers played in M*A*S*H? 64. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1973/1974 season? 65. Can you name the family member who joined the Brady Bunch during the final season in 1974? 66. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1974: Kate Moss, Christian Bale, Mary J. Blige, or Eva Mendes? 67. In 1974, A skeleton from the hominid species Australopithecus afarensis was discovered and named what? 68. Who won the SuperBowl VIII? 69. True or False? Many, if not most, public toilets in the US were “Pay Toilets” until 1980. 70. Who was the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1964 until he died in 1982? 71. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1974? 72. Who won the 1974 World Series? 73. This LAPD detective first appeared in the 1968 TV movie Prescription Murder. Name that detective or the actor who played him. Trivia Team Bonus Questions: 1. What type of car did Lieutenant Columbo drive? 2. Who was the Pop in 1974? 3. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1974? 4. Blazing Saddles starred Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder. One point for the name(s) of either character they played. 5. This 1974 film was inspired by the San Fernando earthquake of February 1971. Name that disaster movie. 6. This fictional psychiatric hospital/prison first appeared in Batman #258. Name it. 7. Amazingly, this popular font didn’t appear until 1974. 8. Name the antagonist from the The Texas Chainsaw Massacre series. 9. Many of the props used in Young Frankenstein were also used in an earlier film. Name that older film. 10. This United Nations agency was founded to promote travel between countries. Name that agency. |
