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What Happened In 1993 |
93 Trivia Questions For 1993 History(answers) 1. Who directed the 1993 film Jurassic Park? 2. What number, in English, is the Roman numeral XXVII? 3. Who was the first solo performer at the Super Bowl? 4. Who fill David Letterman’s old program after The Tonight Show on NBC? 5. How does Cheers end in the series finale? 6. What team won the Super Bowl in 1993? 7. Movie question. The Firm is based on a novel by which author? 8. Name the popular tabletop and digital collectible card game created by Richard Garfield> 9. Who portrays the character of Daniel Hillard, who disguises himself as Mrs. Doubtfire? 10. What is the source material for the film Mrs. Doubtfire? 11. Cartoonist Peter Steiner drew a cartoon for The New Yorker with the phrase, “On the Internet, nobody knows you’re a <blank>.” Fill in the blank. 12. Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Christina Aguilera joined the cast of a Disney Channel series in 1993. What was the name of that program? 13. What is the name of Cory Matthews’ best friend introduced in Boy Meets World? 14. Who was the lead vocalist of the band 4 Non-Blondes, known for their 1993 hit What’s Up?? 15. What is the name of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ human ally who works as a TV reporter? 16. Who is the Turtles’ primary villain? 17. What real-life person inspired the original 1960s TV series on which The Fugitive is based? 18. What major award did Tommy Lee Jones receive for his performance in The Fugitive? 19. Which 1993 film features a young boy who befriends a captive orca whale? 20. Who became the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993? 21. Which actress played on Melrose Place as Amanda Woodward? 22. Duke the Dog is the spokesanimal for what canned product? 23. The final episode of Soul Train was broadcast in 1993. Who was the host of Soul Train? 24. Name the film featuring Sam Baldwin and Annie Reed. 25. Which actors portray the lead characters, Sam Baldwin and Annie Reed? 26. What was the primary goal of The Maastricht Treaty? 27. On The Simpsons episode “Cape Feare,” who is the main antagonist trying to harm Bart? 28. What is the name of the town where Phil Conners relives the same day repeatedly in Groundhog Day? 29. Which song plays on Phil’s alarm clock each morning, signaling the start of the repeated day? 30. What is the name of the company responsible for cloning the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park? 31. Which actor provided the voice for Batman/Bruce Wayne in Batman: The Animated series? 32. Catchphrase: Who said “It’s a good thing”? 33. Who were the top three female artists in 1993? You get one point for each name you can name. 34. What magazine notation did Yasser Arafat, F.W. de Klerk, Nelson Mandela, and Yitzhak Rabin achieve in 1993? 35. In “The Puffy Shirt,” Seinfeld episode, what does Jerry Seinfeld unknowingly agree to wear? 36. Another Seinfeld question. What is George’s alias in “The Marine Biologist”? 37. Who was the bar’s resident know-it-all, often sharing obscure trivia on Cheers? 38. In Demolition Man, what restaurant chain emerged victorious in the Franchise Wars? 39. In Europe, it was another restaurant chain. Name it. 40. Who is the chief of internal medicine at Community General Hospital on Diagnosis: Murder? 41. Who are the Primary Characters in The Land Before Time series? You get one point for each of the seven you can name. 42. Which two X-Men characters get married at the beginning of Season 2 of X-Men: The Animated Series? 43. Despite the title of the 1990 novel and 1993 movie Jurassic Park, most of the dinosaurs depicted in these sources were not from the Jurassic period. What period were they from? 44. Who said, “I’m not a role model… Just because I dunk a basketball doesn’t mean I should raise your kids.”? 45. Who won the World Series in 1993? 46. TV Catchphrase: Who said, “Did I do that?”? 47. Who portrayed Billy Campbell from Season 1 through Season 7 of Melrose Place? 48. Which villain is the primary antagonist in Season 1 of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers? 49. Who moved in with Frasier, altering his independent lifestyle in Seattle? 50. What was the name of Martin Crane’s dog? 51. What superhero alter ego does Doug Funnie frequently imagine himself as? 52. Catchphrase: Who said, “Homey don’t play that!”? 53. On The Nanny, how many children does Maxwell Sheffield have, and what are their names? One point for each you can name. 54. Who played the role of Fran Fine in The Nanny? 55. Name the popular video game released in 1993 that is credited with popularizing the first-person shooter genre. 56. Which well-known television personality does Tim compete against in the “Great Race” episode of Home Improvement? 57. Who was People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People cover star in 1993? 58. Yes or No. Is the film The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom based on a real-life event? 59. Name the comedian known for the phrase “You Might Be A Redneck.” 60. What is the relationship between the two main characters, both named Pete, in The Adventures of Pete & Pete? 61. What is the name of the roadrunner character, Calamity Coyote’s frequent target in Tiny Toon Adventures? 62. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1993? 63. Who was the mysterious figure often seen in the background, associated with government conspiracies in The X-Files? 64. Who is The Simpsons character known for yelling “Skinner!”? 65. This advertising question was created by the advertising agency Goodby Silverstein & Partners for the California Milk Processor Board in 1993. Say it. 66. Which character is known for his adamantium claws and rapid healing factor in X-Men: The Animated Series? 67. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Couple Alive in 1993? 68. What is the primary setting of the film A Nightmare Before Christmas? 69. You must answer both parts of this question, worth one and a half points. Who is the main protagonist of A Nightmare Before Christmas, and what is his title? 70. What is the iconic line Dr. Ian Malcolm says about the unpredictability of life in Jurassic Park? 71. TV Catchphrase: Who said “I’m listening”? 72. The series finale of this show, titled “One for the Road,” aired on May 20, 1993. It was watched by 80.4 million people, making it one of the most-watched television finales ever. What show? 73. What was the film Cool Runnings about? 74. What advertising slogan did NBC use to brand its primetime blocks during the 1990s? 75. Who are the purple-haired twin girls in Bart Simpson’s class at Springfield Elementary School? 76. Who helps Lisa Simpson start her jazz band in “Lisa’s Sax”? 77. Who were the NBA Champions in 1993? 78. Who are Yakko, Wakko, and Dot Warner? 79. Which network aired The Chevy Chase Show? 80. How long did The Chevy Chase Show run before being canceled? 81. Who was the Vice-President in 1993? 82. What is The Simpsons annual Halloween special called? 83. Who was the Pope in 1993? 84. Who was the President in 1993? 85. Which real-life figure does Liam Neeson portray in Schindler’s List? 86. What (if any) Academy Awards did Schindler’s List and Steven Spielberg win? 87. Who guest starred as Will’s father in “Papa’s Got a Brand New Excuse” on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air? 88. Who is the billionaire founder of Jurassic Park in the film? 89. On The Rugrats episode “Tooth or Dare,” which character loses their first tooth? 90. What is Dr. Michaela Quinn’s hometown? 91. Who was the director of Hocus Pocus? 92. The fourth season finale of this FOX TV show included guests Johnny Carson, Hugh Hefner, Bette Midler, Luke Perry, Elizabeth Taylor, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Barry White – name that show. 93. In the Seinfeld Season 4 finale, “The Pilot,” what major decision does Kramer make?. Trivia Team Bonus Questions 1. During Kramer’s storyline in “The Pilot,” what fictional show does he appear on, and what role does he play? 2. Who is the Taylor family’s wise and eccentric neighbor, often seen speaking over the backyard fence on Home Improvement? 3. In 1993, Michael J. Nelson debuted as the new host of Mystery Science Theater 3000. Who did he replace? 4. What was the name of the first show Emeril Lagasse hosted? 5. This song is the opening theme to the TV show Cops. You get one point to name the song and two additional points if you can name the artist. 6. Which character develops a crush on Doug Funnie’s sister, Judy, in “Doug’s Worst Nightmare”? 7. Which actor provides the voice for Batman/Bruce Wayne in Batman: Mask of the Phantasm? 8. You must answer both parts of this question, worth one and a half points. Which iconic Batman villain plays a significant role in Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, and who voices this character? 9. In the Season 5 premiere of Quantum Leap, into whose life does Dr. Sam Beckett leap, involving a significant historical event? 10. What is the name of the city the Power Rangers protect? Super Bonus Point Question. There are six answers- you get one point for each you can name. 93 Trivia Answers For 1993 History1. Who directed the 1993 film Jurassic Park? 2. What number, in English, is the Roman numeral XXVII? 3. Who was the first solo performer at the Super Bowl? 4. Who fill David Letterman’s old program after The Tonight Show on NBC? 5. How does Cheers end in the series finale? 6. What team won the Super Bowl in 1993? 7. Movie question. The Firm is based on a novel by which author? 8. Name the popular tabletop and digital collectible card game created by Richard Garfield> 9. Who portrays the character of Daniel Hillard, who disguises himself as Mrs. Doubtfire? 10. What is the source material for the film Mrs. Doubtfire? 11. Cartoonist Peter Steiner drew a cartoon for The New Yorker with the phrase, “On the Internet, nobody knows you’re a <blank>.” Fill in the blank. 12. Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Christina Aguilera joined the cast of a Disney Channel series in 1993. What was the name of that program? 13. What is the name of Cory Matthews’ best friend introduced in Boy Meets World? 14. Who was the lead vocalist of the band 4 Non-Blondes, known for their 1993 hit What’s Up?? 15. What is the name of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ human ally who works as a TV reporter? 16. Who is the Turtles’ primary villain? 17. What real-life person inspired the original 1960s TV series on which The Fugitive is based? 18. What major award did Tommy Lee Jones receive for his performance in The Fugitive? 19. Which 1993 film features a young boy who befriends a captive orca whale? 20. Who became the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993? 21. Which actress played on Melrose Place as Amanda Woodward? 22. Duke the Dog is the spokesanimal for what canned product? 23. The final episode of Soul Train was broadcast in 1993. Who was the host of Soul Train? 24. Name the film featuring Sam Baldwin and Annie Reed. 25. Which actors portray the lead characters, Sam Baldwin and Annie Reed? 26. What was the primary goal of The Maastricht Treaty? 27. On The Simpsons episode “Cape Feare,” who is the main antagonist trying to harm Bart? 28. What is the name of the town where Phil Conners relives the same day repeatedly in Groundhog Day? 29. Which song plays on Phil’s alarm clock each morning, signaling the start of the repeated day? 30. What is the name of the company responsible for cloning the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park? 31. Which actor provided the voice for Batman/Bruce Wayne in Batman: The Animated series? 32. Catchphrase: Who said “It’s a good thing”? 33. Who were the top three female artists in 1993? You get one point for each name you can name. 34. What magazine notation did Yasser Arafat, F.W. de Klerk, Nelson Mandela, and Yitzhak Rabin achieve in 1993? 35. In “The Puffy Shirt,” Seinfeld episode, what does Jerry Seinfeld unknowingly agree to wear? 36. Another Seinfeld question. What is George’s alias in “The Marine Biologist”? 37. Who was the bar’s resident know-it-all, often sharing obscure trivia on Cheers? 38. In Demolition Man, what restaurant chain emerged victorious in the Franchise Wars? 39. In Europe, it was another restaurant chain. Name it. 40. Who is the chief of internal medicine at Community General Hospital on Diagnosis: Murder? 41. Who are the Primary Characters in The Land Before Time series? You get one point for each of the seven you can name. 42. Which two X-Men characters get married at the beginning of Season 2 of X-Men: The Animated Series? 43. Despite the title of the 1990 novel and 1993 movie Jurassic Park, most of the dinosaurs depicted in these sources were not from the Jurassic period. What period were they from? 44. Who said, “I’m not a role model… Just because I dunk a basketball doesn’t mean I should raise your kids.”? 45. Who won the World Series in 1993? 46. TV Catchphrase: Who said, “Did I do that?”? 47. Who portrayed Billy Campbell from Season 1 through Season 7 of Melrose Place? 48. Which villain is the primary antagonist in Season 1 of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers? 49. Who moved in with Frasier, altering his independent lifestyle in Seattle? 50. What was the name of Martin Crane’s dog? 51. What superhero alter ego does Doug Funnie frequently imagine himself as? 52. Catchphrase: Who said, “Homey don’t play that!”? 53. On The Nanny, how many children does Maxwell Sheffield have, and what are their names? One point for each you can name. 54. Who played the role of Fran Fine in The Nanny? 55. Name the popular video game released in 1993 that is credited with popularizing the first-person shooter genre. 56. Which well-known television personality does Tim compete against in the “Great Race” episode of Home Improvement? 57. Who was People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People cover star in 1993? 58. Yes or No. Is the film The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom based on a real-life event? 59. Name the comedian known for the phrase “You Might Be A Redneck.” 60. What is the relationship between the two main characters, both named Pete, in The Adventures of Pete & Pete? 61. What is the name of the roadrunner character, Calamity Coyote’s frequent target in Tiny Toon Adventures? 62. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1993? 63. Who was the mysterious figure often seen in the background, associated with government conspiracies in The X-Files? 64. Who is The Simpsons character known for yelling “Skinner!”? 65. This advertising question was created by the advertising agency Goodby Silverstein & Partners for the California Milk Processor Board in 1993. Say it. 66. Which character is known for his adamantium claws and rapid healing factor in X-Men: The Animated Series? 67. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Couple Alive in 1993? 68. What is the primary setting of the film A Nightmare Before Christmas? 69. You must answer both parts of this question, worth one and a half points. Who is the main protagonist of A Nightmare Before Christmas, and what is his title? 70. What is the iconic line Dr. Ian Malcolm says about the unpredictability of life in Jurassic Park? 71. TV Catchphrase: Who said “I’m listening”? 72. The series finale of this show, titled “One for the Road,” aired on May 20, 1993. It was watched by 80.4 million people, making it one of the most-watched television finales ever. What show? 73. What was the film Cool Runnings about? 74. What advertising slogan did NBC use to brand its primetime blocks during the 1990s? 75. Who are the purple-haired twin girls in Bart Simpson’s class at Springfield Elementary School? 76. Who helps Lisa Simpson start her jazz band in “Lisa’s Sax”? 77. Who were the NBA Champions in 1993? 78. Who are Yakko, Wakko, and Dot Warner? 79. Which network aired The Chevy Chase Show? 80. How long did The Chevy Chase Show run before being canceled? 81. Who was the Vice-President in 1993? 82. What is The Simpsons annual Halloween special called? 83. Who was the Pope in 1993? 84. Who was the President in 1993? 85. Which real-life figure does Liam Neeson portray in Schindler’s List? 86. What (if any) Academy Awards did Schindler’s List and Steven Spielberg win? 87. Who guest starred as Will’s father in “Papa’s Got a Brand New Excuse” on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air? 88. Who is the billionaire founder of Jurassic Park in the film? 89. On The Rugrats episode “Tooth or Dare,” which character loses their first tooth? 90. What is Dr. Michaela Quinn’s hometown? 91. Who was the director of Hocus Pocus? 92. The fourth season finale of this FOX TV show included guests Johnny Carson, Hugh Hefner, Bette Midler, Luke Perry, Elizabeth Taylor, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Barry White – name that show. 93. In the Seinfeld Season 4 finale, “The Pilot,” what major decision does Kramer make? Trivia Team Bonus Answers 1. During Kramer’s storyline in “The Pilot,” what fictional show does he appear on, and what role does he play? 2. Who is the Taylor family’s wise and eccentric neighbor, often seen speaking over the backyard fence on Home Improvement? 3. In 1993, Michael J. Nelson debuted as the new host of Mystery Science Theater 3000. Who did he replace? 4. What was the name of the first show Emeril Lagasse hosted? 5. This song is the opening theme to the TV show Cops. You get one point to name the song and two additional points if you can name the artist. 6. Which character develops a crush on Doug Funnie’s sister, Judy, in “Doug’s Worst Nightmare”? 7. Which actor provides the voice for Batman/Bruce Wayne in Batman: Mask of the Phantasm? 8. You must answer both parts of this question, worth one and a half points. Which iconic Batman villain plays a significant role in Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, and who voices this character? 9. In the Season 5 premiere of Quantum Leap, into whose life does Dr. Sam Beckett leap, involving a significant historical event? 10. What is the name of the city the Power Rangers protect? Super Bonus Point Question. There are six answers- you get one point for each you can name. |
