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What Happened In 1994? |
94 Trivia Questions For 1994 History(answers) 1. In English, this phrase translates to “no trouble,” “no worries,” or “take it easy.” Which song from The Lion King shares this meaning? 2. On Frasier, what is the name of Niles Crane’s wife, who we never see? 3. There was an infamous incident during the women’s figure skating at the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway. Who were the two female skaters involved? You must name both to get the point. 4. What was Forrest Gump’s childhood disability? 5. What is the name of the sequel to the 1992 Aladdin film? 6. Who hosted Star Search from 1983 to 1995? 7. Name the characters who got married in the two-hour television movie Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas. 8. Who played the roles of Zach & Kelly? 9. On Friends, Ross learns that his ex-wife, Carol, is pregnant with his child. What is that child’s name? 10. Who was the biggest musical artist of 1994? 11. Name the Microsoft program used from 1987 to 2009; its core functionality includes a word processor, a spreadsheet, and a database management system. 12. This controversial show ran for thirty-one seasons from September 9, 1991, to September 8, 2022, and broadcast 5,545 episodes. Name that show. 13. Who is Cory’s primary teacher and neighbor in Boy Meets World? 14. Who was the Vice-President in 1994? 15. Movie and Pop Culture question. What is a Stargate? 16. Which new villain is introduced as the main antagonist in Season 2 of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers? 17. Who are the three new Rangers that replace the departing members in Season 2? You get one point for each you can name. 18. Name the two friends Simba met in the jungle when he ran away from home in The Lion King. 19. What candy asks you to “Taste the Rainbow”? 20. The comic book character Dr. Harleen Frances Quinzel, PhD, has an alter-ego. Who is she? 21. Who made her film debut as Tina Carlyle in The Mask? 22. What device did Sony introduce in 1994 that became one of history’s most popular gaming consoles? 23. Name the actor who first appeared on Law & Order as Executive Assistant District Attorney Jack McCoy. 24. What advertising slogan did NBC use to brand its primetime blocks during the 1990s? 25. Who was People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People cover star in 1994? 26. Robin Leach hosted what upscale TV program? 27. Who drove the Magic School Bus? 28. The Marrakesh Agreement officially created what international organization in 1994? 29. Who plays the bumbling vicar, Father Gerald, in Four Weddings and a Funeral? 30. Who were the NBA Champions in 1994? 31. Who is the butler in the Sheffield household on The Nanny? 32. What series aired from 1994 to 1999, following ACME detectives Zack and Ivy as they pursue an elusive master thief? 33. Which famous musician was NOT born in 1994? 34. What was the name of the comet that collided with Jupiter in 1994, an event observed by astronomers worldwide? 35. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1994? 36. You get one point for each of the three sequels to Beverly Hills Cop you can name. 37. TV question. Name the neutral space station designed to foster peace and diplomacy among various interstellar species, including humans, Minbari, Narn, Centauri, and the League of Non-Aligned Worlds. 38. Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen founded an animation studio in 1994. What is it called? 39. What was DreamWorks first film? 40. TV Catchphrase: Who said “The truth is out there”? 41. What is the name of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ van? 42. Which turtle’s bandana is blue? 43. Who voices Mufasa in The Lion King? 44. What is the popular convenience store in The Simpsons animated television series? 45. Which university do Will and Carlton attend in Season 4 of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air? 46. Who was the Pope in 1994? 47. Who made her final appearance as Brenda Walsh on Beverly Hills, 90210? 48. What Shakespearean play is The Lion King often compared to? 49. HGTV debuted on December 30, 1994. What do those letters stand for? 50. Which character is revealed to be the host for the Phoenix Force in X-Men: The Animated Series? 51. Who was Tonya Harding’s boyfriend and the alleged mastermind behind the 1994 US Olympic skating incident? 52. What division of the FBI do Mulder and Scully work in? 53. What phrase is prominently displayed on the poster in Mulder’s office? 54. Name the former US President who died in New York City at age 81. 55. Cartoon Catchphrase: Who said “Heh heh” on MTV? 56. Who is the time-traveling mutant that seeks to prevent a plague in Season 3 of X-Men: The Animated Series? 57. How many Oscars did Schindler’s List win out of 12 nominations? 58. What type of car was O.J. Simpson in during the infamous June 17, 1994 car chase? 59. Who drove O.J. Simpson in his famous car chase? 60. What is the main project Tim works on throughout Season 3 of Home Improvement? 61. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1994? 62. On November 3rd, three NBC comedies featured storylines centered on blackout events. You get one point for each, which you can name. 63. On show was notably absent from the blackout lineup that night – name the show. 64. Name the NFL with its fourth consecutive Super Bowl loss on January 30, 1994. 65. Dr. Mark Sloan is the chief of internal medicine at Community General Hospital on what TV program? 66. What is the name of the fast-food restaurant Doug Funnie and his friends frequently visit? 67. An ABC sitcom starred identical twin sisters who separated at birth and are reunited as adolescents. Who were the actresses in the show? 68. Name the film character who famously said, “Stupid is as stupid does.” 69. What medal does Forrest receive from the US government? 70. Which actress had a recurring role as Ursula Buffay, on Mad About You? 71. What is the name of the government program involving mind control experiments? 72. Which NBA player made a guest appearance in Season 2 of Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper? 73. This 1994 font is often criticized for being inappropriate for formal settings and professional correspondence. 74. What is the common name for a “quick-response code”? 75. What team won the Super Bowl in 1994? 76. Name the TV character who says “Okilly dokilly”. 77. Name the fictional movie character known for saying “All-righty then”. 78. Name the fictional movie character known for saying “Ssssssmokin!” 79. Who hosted Inside the Actors Studio for 22 seasons? 80. In The Rugrats episode “The Alien,” who do the babies believe is an alien? 81. Who was the President in 1994? 82. What did spokesperson Fred the Baker say every morning? 83. This animated show centered on Jay Sherman, a 36-year-old film critic in New York City, known for his catchphrase, “It stinks!”. Name that program. 84. In 1994, Hershey introduced two new chocolate bars. You get one point for each, which you can name. 85. What is the name of Angelica’s favorite doll, often seen on Rugrats? 86. What prompted Frasier Crane to return to Seattle? 87. Which character serves as Frasier’s producer at the radio station? 88. What country won the FIFA World Cup in 1994? 89. ER and Chicago Hope were two primetime medical dramas. In what city did ER take place? 90. What is a fan of the hip-hop group Insane Clown Posse called? 91. Madonna appeared on a late-night talk show and set a record (at the time) for censored language on a major US network. What show did she make the infamous appearance on? 92. Name the famous two-time world heavyweight boxing champion boxer who started selling grills. 93. What is the full name of George Forman’s Grill? 94. Carlton Banks’ signature dance, affectionately known as “The Carlton,” is typically performed to what song on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air? Trivia Team Bonus Questions: 1. Alfonso Ribeiro, who portrayed Carlton, mentioned that the dance was inspired by what (or who)? 2. Did you know that the Maytag Repair Man has a nickname? What do they call him? 3. Which character is a purple Tasmanian devil and a student at Acme Looniversity in Tiny Toon Adventures? 4. the first commercially grown genetically engineered food to be granted a license for human consumption? 5. Can you name either element (#110 or #111) discovered in 1994? 6. Name the rocker who joined the infamous 27 club in April 1994. 7. The Simpson’s Character Jeffrey “Jeff” Albertson is better known as what store owner on the show? 8. What subject does Mr. Feeny teach Cory and his classmates on Boy Meets World? 9. Who replaced Charles Kuralt as CBS News Sunday Morning host in 1994? 10. What animated character was known for saying, “Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!” ? 94 Trivia Answers For 1994 History1. In English, this phrase translates to “no trouble,” “no worries,” or “take it easy.” Which song from The Lion King shares this meaning? 2. On Frasier, what is the name of Niles Crane’s wife, who we never see? 3. There was an infamous incident during the women’s figure skating at the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway. Who were the two female skaters involved? You must name both to get the point. 4. What was Forrest Gump’s childhood disability? 5. What is the name of the sequel to the 1992 Aladdin film? 6. Who hosted Star Search from 1983 to 1995? 7. Name the characters who got married in the two-hour television movie Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas. 8. Who played the roles of Zach & Kelly? 9. On Friends, Ross learns that his ex-wife, Carol, is pregnant with his child. What is that child’s name? 10. Who was the biggest musical artist of 1994? 11. Name the Microsoft program used from 1987 to 2009; its core functionality includes a word processor, a spreadsheet, and a database management system. 12. This controversial show ran for thirty-one seasons from September 9, 1991, to September 8, 2022, and broadcast 5,545 episodes. Name that show. 13. Who is Cory’s primary teacher and neighbor in Boy Meets World? 14. Who was the Vice-President in 1994? 15. Movie and Pop Culture question. What is a Stargate? 16. Which new villain is introduced as the main antagonist in Season 2 of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers? 17. Who are the three new Rangers that replace the departing members in Season 2? You get one point for each you can name. 18. Name the two friends Simba met in the jungle when he ran away from home in The Lion King. 19. What candy asks you to “Taste the Rainbow”? 20. The comic book character Dr. Harleen Frances Quinzel, PhD, has an alter-ego. Who is she? 21. Who made her film debut as Tina Carlyle in The Mask? 22. What device did Sony introduce in 1994 that became one of history’s most popular gaming consoles? 23. Name the actor who first appeared on Law & Order as Executive Assistant District Attorney Jack McCoy. 24. What advertising slogan did NBC use to brand its primetime blocks during the 1990s? 25. Who was People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People cover star in 1994? 26. Robin Leach hosted what upscale TV program? 27. Who drove the Magic School Bus? 28. The Marrakesh Agreement officially created what international organization in 1994? 29. Who plays the bumbling vicar, Father Gerald, in Four Weddings and a Funeral? 30. Who were the NBA Champions in 1994? 31. Who is the butler in the Sheffield household on The Nanny? 32. What series aired from 1994 to 1999, following ACME detectives Zack and Ivy as they pursue an elusive master thief? 33. Which famous musician was NOT born in 1994? 34. What was the name of the comet that collided with Jupiter in 1994, an event observed by astronomers worldwide? 35. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1994? 36. You get one point for each of the three sequels to Beverly Hills Cop you can name. 37. TV question. Name the neutral space station designed to foster peace and diplomacy among various interstellar species, including humans, Minbari, Narn, Centauri, and the League of Non-Aligned Worlds. 38. Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen founded an animation studio in 1994. What is it called? 39. What was DreamWorks first film? 40. TV Catchphrase: Who said “The truth is out there”? 41. What is the name of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ van? 42. Which turtle’s bandana is blue? 43. Who voices Mufasa in The Lion King? 44. What is the popular convenience store in The Simpsons animated television series? 45. Which university do Will and Carlton attend in Season 4 of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air? 46. Who was the Pope in 1994? 47. Who made her final appearance as Brenda Walsh on Beverly Hills, 90210? 48. What Shakespearean play is The Lion King often compared to? 49. HGTV debuted on December 30, 1994. What do those letters stand for? 50. Which character is revealed to be the host for the Phoenix Force in X-Men: The Animated Series? 51. Who was Tonya Harding’s boyfriend and the alleged mastermind behind the 1994 US Olympic skating incident? 52. What division of the FBI do Mulder and Scully work in? 53. What phrase is prominently displayed on the poster in Mulder’s office? 54. Name the former US President who died in New York City at age 81. 55. Cartoon Catchphrase: Who said “Heh heh” on MTV? 56. Who is the time-traveling mutant that seeks to prevent a plague in Season 3 of X-Men: The Animated Series? 57. How many Oscars did Schindler’s List win out of 12 nominations? 58. What type of car was O.J. Simpson in during the infamous June 17, 1994 car chase? 59. Who drove O.J. Simpson in his famous car chase? 60. What is the main project Tim works on throughout Season 3 of Home Improvement? 61. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1994? 62. On November 3rd, three NBC comedies featured storylines centered on blackout events. You get one point for each, which you can name. 63. On show was notably absent from the blackout lineup that night – name the show. 64. Name the NFL with its fourth consecutive Super Bowl loss on January 30, 1994. 65. Dr. Mark Sloan is the chief of internal medicine at Community General Hospital on what TV program? 66. What is the name of the fast-food restaurant Doug Funnie and his friends frequently visit? 67. An ABC sitcom starred identical twin sisters who separated at birth and are reunited as adolescents. Who were the actresses in the show? 68. Name the film character who famously said, “Stupid is as stupid does.” 69. What medal does Forrest receive from the US government? 70. Which actress had a recurring role as Ursula Buffay, on Mad About You? 71. What is the name of the government program involving mind control experiments? 72. Which NBA player made a guest appearance in Season 2 of Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper? 73. This 1994 font is often criticized for being inappropriate for formal settings and professional correspondence. 74. What is the common name for a “quick-response code”? 75. What team won the Super Bowl in 1994? 76. Name the TV character who says “Okilly dokilly”. 77. Name the fictional movie character known for saying “All-righty then”. 78. Name the fictional movie character known for saying “Ssssssmokin!” 79. Who hosted Inside the Actors Studio for 22 seasons? 80. In The Rugrats episode “The Alien,” who do the babies believe is an alien? 81. Who was the President in 1994? 82. What did spokesperson Fred the Baker say every morning? 83. This animated show centered on Jay Sherman, a 36-year-old film critic in New York City, known for his catchphrase, “It stinks!”. Name that program 84. In 1994, Hershey introduced two new chocolate bars. You get one point for each, which you can name. 85. What is the name of Angelica’s favorite doll, often seen on Rugrats? 86. What prompted Frasier Crane to return to Seattle? 87. Which character serves as Frasier’s producer at the radio station? 88. What country won the FIFA World Cup in 1994? 89. ER and Chicago Hope were two primetime medical dramas. In what city did ER take place? 90. What is a fan of the hip-hop group Insane Clown Posse called? 91. Madonna appeared on a late-night talk show and set a record (at the time) for censored language on a major US network. What show did she make the infamous appearance on? 92. Name the famous two-time world heavyweight boxing champion boxer who started selling grills. 93. What is the full name of George Forman’s Grill? 94. Carlton Banks’ signature dance, affectionately known as “The Carlton,” is typically performed to what song on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air? Trivia Team Bonus Answers: 1. Alfonso Ribeiro, who portrayed Carlton, mentioned that the dance was inspired by what (or who)? 2. Did you know that the Maytag Repair Man has a nickname? What do they call him? 3. Which character is a purple Tasmanian devil and a student at Acme Looniversity in Tiny Toon Adventures? 4. the first commercially grown genetically engineered food to be granted a license for human consumption? 5. Can you name either element (#110 or #111) discovered in 1994? 6. Name the rocker who joined the infamous 27 club in April 1994. 7. The Simpson’s Character Jeffrey “Jeff” Albertson is better known as what store owner on the show? 8. What subject does Mr. Feeny teach Cory and his classmates on Boy Meets World? 9. Who replaced Charles Kuralt as CBS News Sunday Morning host in 1994? 10. What animated character was known for saying, “Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!” ? |
