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What Happened In 1989? |
89 Trivia Questions And Answers For 1989 History(answers) 1. What is the name of the sea witch antagonizing Ariel in The Little Mermaid? 2. Who was the original host of America’s Funniest Home Videos? 3. A Simpsons question. In “Moaning Lisa,” what instrument does Lisa play to express her sadness? 4. Which actress played the role of Truvy Jones in Steel Magnolias? 5. What future year do Marty McFly and Doc Brown travel to in Back To The Future II? Bonus point for the exact date of their arrival? 6. What song serves as the theme for The Wonder Years? 7. Originating from Walt Whitman’s 1865 poem written as a tribute to President Abraham Lincoln, this iconic phrase was famously spoken in the 1989 film Dead Poets Society. Say the phrase. 8. Robert Stack is best known as the iconic host of NBC’s Unsolved Mysteries, but before the show became a full-fledged series, two other actors hosted its early specials. You get one point for each, which you can name. 9. This information system, which enables content sharing over the Internet through user-friendly ways meant to appeal to users beyond IT specialists and hobbyists, got its name in 1989. What is it? 10. Can you name the peppy rabbit introduced in 1989 as the mascot for a battery company? 11. What film introduced the Hoverboard in 1989? 12. Who directed Do the Right Thing? 13. Who directed When Harry Met Sally…? 14. Who was the Vice-President in 1989? 15. What is the name of the high school where the main characters attend in Saved By The Bell? 16. Name the restaurant Jerry and his friends frequented on Seinfeld. 17. In Lethal Weapon II, what do Riggs and Murtaugh discover in the trunk of the suspect’s car after the initial chase? 18. Full House Question. What is Michelle Tanner’s iconic catchphrase? 19. Name the large green dragon character in Eureka’s Castle. 20. “Bo Knows” was an advertising campaign for Nike cross-training shoes in 1989 and 1990. Who was “Bo”? 21. What 1989 film featured the subject of an investigation by the fictional Reporter Alexander Knox and photojournalist Vicki Vale? 22. Name the highest-grossing film of 1989. 23. Who was the President in 1989? 24. What is Indiana Jones’s birth name? 25. Where did the “Indiana” in his name come from? 26. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1989? 27. Who were the NBA Champions in 1989? 28. Which cartoon Rangers character’s attire includes a Hawaiian shirt reminiscent of Thomas Magnum from Magnum, P.I.? 29. Andrew McCarthy played Larry Wilson, and Jonathan Silverman portrayed Richard Parker in this comedy. Name it. 30. This television sitcom featured characters like Christine Sullivan, Roz and “Bull” Shannon. Name that show. 31. Who directed Born on the Fourth of July? 32. 1989’s Born on the Fourth of July was a sequel to another Oliver Stone film. Name that film. 33. What was the name of Bob Ross’s show? 34. What Simpsons character is a parody of Dr. Cliff Huxtable? 35. How many days does Ariel have to receive a “kiss of true love” to remain human permanently in The Little Mermaid? 36. Bonus Points Question. Which two actors portray the titular characters, Harry and Sally, in Harry Met Sally…? 37. What was the name of the judge presiding over the Night Court TV show? 38. TV Catchphrase: Who said, “Did I do that?”? 39. Who was Bart Simpson’s teacher? 40. Name the ship that ran aground in Prince William Sound, Alaska, spilling 750,000 barrels of crude oil. 41. Who portrayed Ben Matlock on television? 42. Who was the Pope in 1989? 43. Star Trek Question, with a hint. Who are they? 44. Today, 99% of Americans have access to 911. What was the percentage in 1989? 45. Name the character who is Garfield’s not-so-smart but lovable canine companion. 46. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1989? 47. You get one point for each of the three main actors you can name in Who’s The Boss. 48. Who was the author sentenced to death by Iran’s Ayatollah Khomeini in 1989 for his novel The Satanic Verses? 49. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1988/1989 season? 50. Which actor portrays Wayne Szalinski in Honey, I Shrunk the Kids? 51. Where did TVs Jessica Fletcher reside? 52. What is the 3-letter word with the most meanings in English? 53. Which Golden Girl often gave one-liner jokes starting with “Picture it, Sicily…” 54. Who was the first African American Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, appointed in 1989? 55. Which character is introduced as the school bully in The Simpsons episode “Bart the General”? 56. In Lethal Weapon II, where is Roger Murtaugh when he discovers a bomb has been planted? 57. Only three television shows have ranked number one in Nielsen ratings for five consecutive seasons. Can you name the television show from the 1980s that achieved this feat? 58. How many people lived in the United States in 1989? 59. How many people lived in the World in 1989? 60. Say the famous quote spoken by actress Dorothy McHugh in a television commercial for a medical alarm and protection company called LifeCall. 61. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1989? 62. Who portrayed the titular character, Dr. Douglas “Doogie” Howser? 63. In 1989, who was the wealthiest person in the UK? 64. The biggest song of 1989 peaked at #2, according to Billboard Magazine. What was the song? 65. In 1989, what was the average life expectancy in the United States? 66. In the Chinese zodiac cycle, what animal was represented in 1989? 67. Who played the role of Corky Sherwood, the perky co-anchor on Murphy Brown? 68. Who won the 1989 World Series? 69. In which state was 21 Jump Street set, as subtly indicated by license plates and other clues? 70. Fair, Isaac, and Company created this credit score measurement. What do we call it today? 71. On Cheers, Which character served as the bar’s waitress and was known for her sharp tongue in the early seasons? 72. What is the name of the celebrity local clown introduced in Season 1 of The Simpsons? 73. What weapon does the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Michelangelo use? 74. This 1989 hit mentioned over 100 individual history references from his birth through 1989. Name the singer and song. 75. What Coca-Cola Catchphrase was introduced in 1989? 76. According to Billboard Magazine, Who was the biggest Musical Artist of 1989? 77. Who was the biggest solo musical artist of the 1980s? 78. Who won the World Series in 1989? 79. What team won the Super Bowl in 1989? 80. This doll line featured Little Lulu, Tiny Tina, Wee Willie, and Titch. Name that playset toy. 81. This handheld game console was developed by Nintendo and launched in the Japanese home market on April 21, 1989, and in the US later that year. 82. How many episodes were produced for the 1987–1996 TMNT animated series? 83. Which Seinfeld character was not present in the pilot episode but became a mainstay in the series? 84. Can you name the bull terrier who was the mascot for Bud Light beer in the late 180s? 85. This video game character debuted in the 1989 Game Boy launch game Super Mario Land as the ruler of Sarasaland, where she was given the role of damsel in distress for Mario to rescue. Name her. 86. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1989? 87. General Motors began offering cars equipped with this safety device in 1973. As of April 1989, every new car has them. Name it. 88. What is the name of the artifact that Indiana Jones seeks in The Last Crusade? 89. Along with Bob Kane, who is created as Batman’s co-creator? Trivia Team Bonus Questions: 1. What film earned Jack Nicholson the most money? 2. In TVs Coach, who is the head coach of the Minnesota State University Screaming Eagles football team? 3. Who is the hyperactive and loud television clown that Garfield finds annoying? 4. This comic book character is an undead vigilante brought back to life by a supernatural bird to avenge his own murder and the death of his fiancée. Name him. 5. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1989? 6. In which European city can you find a famous statue of The Little Mermaid? 7. This North American island is an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark and got its first flag in 1989. Name this very famous island. 8. What catchphrase is Turtle Michelangelo famous for? 9. What musical instrument does television’s Ben Matlock play? 10. What is the deli’s name where the iconic “I’ll have what she’s having” scene in Harry Meets Sally takes place? 89 Trivia Answers For 1989 History(answers) 1. What is the name of the sea witch antagonizing Ariel in The Little Mermaid? 2. Who was the original host of America’s Funniest Home Videos? 3. A Simpsons question. In “Moaning Lisa,” what instrument does Lisa play to express her sadness? 4. Which actress played the role of Truvy Jones in Steel Magnolias? 5. What future year do Marty McFly and Doc Brown travel to in Back To The Future II? Bonus point for the exact date of their arrival? 6. What song serves as the theme for The Wonder Years? 7. Originating from Walt Whitman’s 1865 poem written as a tribute to President Abraham Lincoln, this iconic phrase was famously spoken in the 1989 film Dead Poets Society. Say the phrase. 8. Robert Stack is best known as the iconic host of NBC’s Unsolved Mysteries, but before the show became a full-fledged series, two other actors hosted its early specials. You get one point for each, which you can name. 9. This information system, which enables content sharing over the Internet through user-friendly ways meant to appeal to users beyond IT specialists and hobbyists, got its name in 1989. What is it? 10. Can you name the peppy rabbit introduced in 1989 as the mascot for a battery company? 11. What film introduced the Hoverboard in 1989? 12. Who directed Do the Right Thing? 13. Who directed When Harry Met Sally…? 14. Who was the Vice-President in 1989? 15. What is the name of the high school where the main characters attend in Saved By The Bell? 16. Name the restaurant Jerry and his friends frequented on Seinfeld. 17. In Lethal Weapon II, what do Riggs and Murtaugh discover in the trunk of the suspect’s car after the initial chase? 18. Full House Question. What is Michelle Tanner’s iconic catchphrase? 19. Name the large green dragon character in Eureka’s Castle. 20. “Bo Knows” was an advertising campaign for Nike cross-training shoes in 1989 and 1990. Who was “Bo”? 21. What 1989 film featured the subject of an investigation by the fictional Reporter Alexander Knox and photojournalist Vicki Vale? 22. Name the highest-grossing film of 1989. 23. Who was the President in 1989? 24. What is Indiana Jones’s birth name? 25. Where did the “Indiana” in his name come from? 26. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1989? 27. Who were the NBA Champions in 1989? 28. Which cartoon Rangers character’s attire includes a Hawaiian shirt, reminiscent of Thomas Magnum from Magnum, P.I.? 29. Andrew McCarthy played Larry Wilson, and Jonathan Silverman portrayed Richard Parker in this comedy. Name it. 30. This television sitcom featured characters like Christine Sullivan, Roz and “Bull” Shannon. Name that show. 31. Who directed Born on the Fourth of July? 32. 1989’s Born on the Fourth of July was a sequel to another Oliver Stone film. Name that film. 33. What was the name of Bob Ross’s show? 34. What Simpsons character is a parody of Dr. Cliff Huxtable? 35. How many days does Ariel have to receive a “kiss of true love” to remain human permanently in The Little Mermaid? 36. Bonus Points Question. Which two actors portray the titular characters, Harry and Sally, in Harry Met Sally…? 37. What was the name of the judge presiding over the Night Court TV show? 38. TV Catchphrase: Who said, “Did I do that?”? 39. Who was Bart Simpson’s teacher? 40. Name the ship that ran aground in Prince William Sound, Alaska, spilling 750,000 barrels of crude oil. 41. Who portrayed Ben Matlock on television? 42. Who was the Pope in 1989? 43. Star Trek Question, with a hint. Who are they? 44. Today, 99% of Americans have access to 911. What was the percentage in 1989? 45. Name the character who is Garfield’s not-so-smart but lovable canine companion. 46. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1989? 47. You get one point for each of the three main actors you can name in Who’s The Boss. 48. Who was the author sentenced to death by Iran’s Ayatollah Khomeini in 1989 for his novel The Satanic Verses? 49. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1988/1989 season? 50. Which actor portrays Wayne Szalinski in Honey, I Shrunk the Kids? 51. Where did TVs Jessica Fletcher reside? 52. What is the 3-letter word with the most meanings in English? 53. Which Golden Girl often gave one-liner jokes starting with “Picture it, Sicily…” 54. Who was the first African American Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, appointed in 1989? 55. Which character is introduced as the school bully in The Simpsons episode “Bart the General”? 56. In Lethal Weapon II, where is Roger Murtaugh when he discovers a bomb has been planted? 57. Only three television shows have ranked number one in Nielsen ratings for five consecutive seasons. Can you name the television show from the 1980s that achieved this feat? 58. How many people lived in the United States in 1989? 59. How many people lived in the World in 1989? 60. Say the famous quote spoken by actress Dorothy McHugh in a television commercial for a medical alarm and protection company called LifeCall. 61. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1989? 62. Who portrayed the titular character, Dr. Douglas “Doogie” Howser? 63. In 1989, who was the wealthiest person in the UK? 64. The biggest song of 1989 peaked at #2, according to Billboard Magazine. What was the song? 65. In 1989, what was the average life expectancy in the United States? 66. In the Chinese zodiac cycle, what animal was represented in 1989? 67. Who played the role of Corky Sherwood, the perky co-anchor on Murphy Brown? 68. Who won the 1989 World Series? 69. In which state was 21 Jump Street set, as subtly indicated by license plates and other clues? 70. Fair, Isaac, and Company created this credit score measurement. What do we call it today? 71. On Cheers, Which character served as the bar’s waitress and was known for her sharp tongue in the early seasons? 72. What is the name of the celebrity local clown introduced in Season 1 of The Simpsons? 73. What weapon does the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Michelangelo use? 74. This 1989 hit mentioned over 100 individual history references from his birth through 1989. Name the singer and song. 75. What Coca-Cola Catchphrase was introduced in 1989? 76. According to Billboard Magazine, Who was the biggest Musical Artist of 1989? 77. Who was the biggest solo musical artist of the 1980s? 78. Who won the World Series in 1989? 79. What team won the Super Bowl in 1989? 80. This doll line featured Little Lulu, Tiny Tina, Wee Willie, and Titch. Name that playset toy. 81. This handheld game console was developed by Nintendo and launched in the Japanese home market on April 21, 1989, and in the US later that year. 82. How many episodes were produced for the 1987–1996 TMNT animated series? 83. Which Seinfeld character was not present in the pilot episode but became a mainstay in the series? 84. Can you name the bull terrier who was the mascot for Bud Light beer in the late 180s? 85. This video game character debuted in the 1989 Game Boy launch game Super Mario Land as the ruler of Sarasaland, where she was given the role of damsel in distress for Mario to rescue. Name her. 86. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1989? 87. General Motors began offering cars equipped with this safety device in 1973. As of April 1989, every new car has them. Name it. 88. What is the name of the artifact that Indiana Jones seeks in The Last Crusade? 89. Along with Bob Kane, who is created as Batman’s co-creator? Trivia Team Bonus Answers: 1. What film earned Jack Nicholson the most money? 2. In TVs Coach, who is the head coach of the Minnesota State University Screaming Eagles football team? 3. Who is the hyperactive and loud television clown that Garfield finds annoying? 4. This comic book character is an undead vigilante brought back to life by a supernatural bird to avenge his own murder and the death of his fiancée. Name him. 5. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1989? 6. In which European city can you find a famous statue of The Little Mermaid? 7. This North American island is an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark and got its first flag in 1989. Name this very famous island. 8. What catchphrase is Turtle Michelangelo famous for? 9. What musical instrument does television’s Ben Matlock play? 10. What is the deli’s name where the iconic “I’ll have what she’s having” scene in Harry Meets Sally takes place? |
