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What Happened In 1990? |
90 Trivia Questions And Answers For 1990 History(answers) 2. On what late-night talk show did Mariah Carey deliver her first live television performance, singing Vision of Love? 3. What animated Disney film released in 1990 follows the adventures of Bernard and Miss Bianca? 4. What was Sam Malone’s previous profession before owning Cheers? 5. Which actor portrays Darlene’s boyfriend and later husband, David Healy, on Roseanne? 6. Who played the lead role of Kevin McCallister in Home Alone? 7. Who directed Home Alone? 8. Which Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle is known for his love of pizza? 9. What color is Michelangelo’s bandana? 10. What is the name of the Winslow familyโs nerdy neighbor on Family Matters who becomes a breakout character? 11. Who played FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper in Twin Peaks? 12. Who played Pennywise the Clown in the original 1990 It miniseries? 13. What is the name of the band formed by Zack, Slater, Screech, and Lisa in Saved By The Bell? 14. This media franchise centers around attacks from subterranean worm-like creatures known as Graboids. 15. According to the Chinese zodiac cycle, what animal is represented in 1990? 16. At what age did Doogie Howser become a licensed physician? 17. What 1990 film stars Tom Hanks as a man who is told he has a terminal illness and embarks on an adventure? 18. Despite being sentenced to life imprisonment and confined to the notorious Robben Island prison, this leader gained his freedom on February 11, 1990. Who is he? 19. Die Hard (1988) had four sequels. You get one point for each, which you can name. 20. Who won an Academy Award for their role as Oda Mae Brown in Ghost? 21. What occupation does Oda Mae Brown claim to have in Ghost? 22. Who was the President in 1990? 23. What is Beverly Hills, California’s most famous zip code? 24. Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990? 25. Name the Microsoft program used from 1987 to 2009; its core functionality includes a word processor, a spreadsheet, and a database management system. 26. On which network did America’s Funniest People originally air? 27. Who created The Simpsons? 28. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1990? 29. A Radio DJ personality debuts an ABC late-night talk show that lasted one season. Who was that DJ? Bonus point if you know the name of the show. 30. What was the name of the first rap single to hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990? 31. Who were the NBA Champions in 1990? 32. Name the sitcom television series that was a spin-off of The Cosby Show. 33. This pinball game was released based on a popular film trilogy. What was it called? 34. In “Treehouse of Horror,” what is the name of the alien duo that appeared on The Simpsons? 35. Name the simplified version of Monopoly, designed for young children. 36. Name the super-successful American science fiction media franchise created by Michael Crichton. 37. Which Murder, She Wrote episode was a crossover with another popular detective series? 38. What popular self-help book by John Gray, published in 1990, discusses gender communication differences? 39. Catchphrase: Who said, “Homey, don’t play that!”? 40. Who won the Grammy for Best New Artist in 1990? 41. What was unusual about that particular award? 42. Name the children’s show that introduced up to Buster and Babs Bunny. 43. What company did “The Noid” appear to promote? 44. What 1990 sketch comedy show launched the careers of the Wayans brothers and Jim Carrey? 45. What was the name of the 1990 song by Roxette featured in the film Pretty Woman? 46. Who was the biggest musical artist of 1990? 47. Wolf Entertainment produces this successful media franchise. 48. What handheld gaming device did Nintendo release in North America in 1990? 49. What was the name of the bar’s lovable but dimwitted coach in the early seasons of Cheers? 50. What is the title of Stephen Kingโs 1990 psychological horror novel about an obsessed fan holding an author captive? 51. Which song by Mariah Carey, released in 1990, became her first number-one single? 52. Star Trek Question, with a hint. Who are they? 53. Which actress played the role of Breathless Mahoney in Dick Tracy? 54. What was the name of the song Madonna performed that won the Academy Award for Best Original Song? 55. Who was the Pope in 1990? 56. What sitcom about a wealthy African-American family living in a Washington, DC, penthouse aired its final season in 1990? 57. What was the famous song by Sir MIxx A lot? 58. Which Quasi-religious organization does Homer Simpson briefly join in “Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment”? 59. What holiday is Die Hard 2 set during? 60. What is the theme song of Cheers titled? 61. On which network did Murder, She Wrote originally air in the United States? 62. Harry Shearer voices this Simpsons character and first appeared in the episode “Krusty Gets Busted.”HINT: 63. This gothic romantic fantasy film featured Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall, Kathy Baker, Vincent Price, among others. 64. Which Full House character often says, “Have mercy!”? 65. What planet plays a central role in the plot of Total Recall? 66. Who signed the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990? 67. What is the segment’s name where Garfield answers viewer mail? 68. In Pretty Woman, what does Vivian famously say when she goes shopping after being snubbed? 69. “A new kind of car company” launched in 1990. Name that car brand. 70. What team won the Super Bowl in 1990? 71. What was the most-watched program ever to air on PBS 72. Movie and Book Question. What type of vessel is the Red October? 73. What movie rating replaced “X”? 74. Luther Van Dam served as the defensive coordinator on TV’s Coach. Name the actor. 75. What nickname is given to the two burglars in Home Alone? 76. What radio show introduced America to the phrase “Baba booey” 77. Who was the President of Iraq who led the invasion and annexation of Kuwait, triggering the Persian Gulf War in 1990? 78. The DuckTales TV show had a feature film in 1990. What was it called? 79. An animated environmental edutainment series created by Barbara Pyle and Ted Turner premiered on Turner’s cable channel TBS and lasted six seasons. What was it called? 80. Movie Question. What name does the Sioux tribe give to John Dunbar? 81. Which MTV series debuted in 1990 was the first to focus exclusively on rap and hip-hop music? 82. Which 1990 movie starring Julia Roberts and Kiefer Sutherland involves medical students experimenting with near-death experiences? 83. What did Chris Farley, Tim Meadows, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider, David Spade, and Julia Sweeney famously do in 1979? 84. Who was People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People cover star in 1990? 85. Who was the Vice-President in 1990? 86. Who won the World Series in 1990? 87. What country won the World Cup in 1990? 88. Who became the first democratically elected President of Poland in 1990, playing a key role in ending communist rule in the country? 89. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1990? 90. On The Simpsons, shat is the name of the 3-eyed fish that lives in Springfield’s River? Team Trivia Bonus Questions: 1. What is Maggie Simpson’s first word in “Lisaโs First Word”? 2. Who did President George H. W. Bush posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to in 1990? 3. What is the name of the fictional movie Kevin watches in Home Alone 4. What was the title of Madonna’s controversial 1990 world tour? 5. Which Rescue Rangers character’s appearance was inspired by Indiana Jones, featuring a fedora and bomber jacket? 6. Name the wrestler who defeated Hulk Hogan for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania VI from Toronto’s SkyDome. 7. What time was the “Doomsday Clock” set to, in 1990? 8. What is Godwin’s Law? 9. Who wrote the childrenโs book Shrek! in 1990? 10. What is the name of the vigilante ally who wears a hockey mask in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? 90 Trivia Answers For 1990 History(answers) 2. On what late-night talk show did Mariah Carey deliver her first live television performance, singing Vision of Love? 3. What animated Disney film released in 1990 follows the adventures of Bernard and Miss Bianca? 4. What was Sam Malone’s previous profession before owning Cheers? 5. Which actor portrays Darlene’s boyfriend and later husband, David Healy, on Roseanne? 6. Who played the lead role of Kevin McCallister in Home Alone? 7. Who directed Home Alone? 8. Which Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle is known for his love of pizza? 9. What color is Michelangelo’s bandana? 10. What is the name of the Winslow familyโs nerdy neighbor on Family Matters who becomes a breakout character? 11. Who played FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper in Twin Peaks? 12. Who played Pennywise the Clown in the original 1990 It miniseries? 13. What is the name of the band formed by Zack, Slater, Screech, and Lisa in Saved By The Bell? 14. This media franchise centers around attacks from subterranean worm-like creatures known as Graboids. 15. According to the Chinese zodiac cycle, what animal is represented in 1990? 16. At what age did Doogie Howser become a licensed physician? 17. What 1990 film stars Tom Hanks as a man who is told he has a terminal illness and embarks on an adventure? 18. Despite being sentenced to life imprisonment and confined to the notorious Robben Island prison, this leader gained his freedom on February 11, 1990. Who is he? 19. Die Hard (1988) had four sequels. You get one point for each, which you can name. 20. Who won an Academy Award for their role as Oda Mae Brown in Ghost? 21. What occupation does Oda Mae Brown claim to have in Ghost? 22. Who was the President in 1990? 23. What is Beverly Hills, California’s most famous zip code? 24. Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990? 25. Name the Microsoft program used from 1987 to 2009; its core functionality includes a word processor, a spreadsheet, and a database management system. 26. On which network did America’s Funniest People originally air? 27. Who created The Simpsons? 28. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1990? 29. A Radio DJ personality debuts an ABC late-night talk show that lasted one season. Who was that DJ? Bonus point if you know the name of the show. 30. What was the name of the first rap single to hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990? 31. Who were the NBA Champions in 1990? 32. Name the sitcom television series that was a spin-off of The Cosby Show. 33. This pinball game was released based on a popular film trilogy. What was it called? 34. In “Treehouse of Horror,” what is the name of the alien duo that appeared on The Simpsons? 35. Name the simplified version of Monopoly, designed for young children. 36. Name the super-successful American science fiction media franchise created by Michael Crichton. 37. Which Murder, She Wrote episode was a crossover with another popular detective series? 38. What popular self-help book by John Gray, published in 1990, discusses gender communication differences? 39. Catchphrase: Who said, “Homey, don’t play that!”? 40. Who won the Grammy for Best New Artist in 1990? 41. What was unusual about that particular award? 42. Name the children’s show that introduced up to Buster and Babs Bunny. 43. What company did “The Noid” appear to promote? 44. What 1990 sketch comedy show launched the careers of the Wayans brothers and Jim Carrey? 45. What was the name of the 1990 song by Roxette featured in the film Pretty Woman? 46. Who was the biggest musical artist of 1990? 47. Wolf Entertainment produces this successful media franchise. 48. What handheld gaming device did Nintendo release in North America in 1990? 49. What was the name of the bar’s lovable but dimwitted coach in the early seasons of Cheers? 50. What is the title of Stephen Kingโs 1990 psychological horror novel about an obsessed fan holding an author captive? 51. Which song by Mariah Carey, released in 1990, became her first number-one single? 52. Star Trek Question, with a hint. Who are they? 53. Which actress played the role of Breathless Mahoney in Dick Tracy? 54. What was the name of the song Madonna performed that won the Academy Award for Best Original Song? 55. Who was the Pope in 1990? 56. What sitcom about a wealthy African-American family living in a Washington, DC, penthouse aired its final season in 1990? 57. What was the famous song by Sir MIxx A lot? 58. Which Quasi-religious organization does Homer Simpson briefly join in “Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment”? 59. What holiday is Die Hard 2 set during? 60. What is the theme song of Cheers titled? 61. On which network did Murder, She Wrote originally air in the United States? 62. Harry Shearer voices this Simpsons character and first appeared in the episode “Krusty Gets Busted.”HINT: 63. This gothic romantic fantasy film featured Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall, Kathy Baker, Vincent Price, among others. 64. Which Full House character often says, “Have mercy!”? 65. What planet plays a central role in the plot of Total Recall? 66. Who signed the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990? 67. What is the segment’s name where Garfield answers viewer mail? 68. In Pretty Woman, what does Vivian famously say when she goes shopping after being snubbed? 69. “A new kind of car company” launched in 1990. Name that car brand. 70. What team won the Super Bowl in 1990? 71. What was the most-watched program ever to air on PBS 72. Movie and Book Question. What type of vessel is the Red October? 73. What movie rating replaced “X”? 74. Luther Van Dam served as the defensive coordinator on TV’s Coach. Name the actor. 75. What nickname is given to the two burglars in Home Alone? 76. What radio show introduced America to the phrase “Baba booey”? 77. Who was the President of Iraq who led the invasion and annexation of Kuwait, triggering the Persian Gulf War in 1990? 78. The DuckTales TV show had a feature film in 1990. What was it called? 79. An animated environmental edutainment series created by Barbara Pyle and Ted Turner premiered on Turner’s cable channel TBS and lasted six seasons. What was it called? 80. Movie Question. What name does the Sioux tribe give to John Dunbar? 81. Which MTV series debuted in 1990 was the first to focus exclusively on rap and hip-hop music? 82. Which 1990 movie starring Julia Roberts and Kiefer Sutherland involves medical students experimenting with near-death experiences? 83. What did Chris Farley, Tim Meadows, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider, David Spade and Julia Sweeney famously do in 1979? 84. Who was People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People cover star in 1990? 85. Who was the Vice-President in 1990? 86. Who won the World Series in 1990? 87. What country won the World Cup in 1990? 88. Who became the first democratically elected President of Poland in 1990, playing a key role in ending communist rule in the country? 89. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1990? 90. On The Simpsons, shat is the name of the 3-eyed fish that lives in Springfield’s River? Team Trivia Bonus Questions: 1. What is Maggie Simpson’s first word in “Lisaโs First Word”? 2. Who did President George H. W. Bush posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to in 1990? 3. What is the name of the fictional movie Kevin watches in Home Alone? 4. What was the title of Madonna’s controversial 1990 world tour? 5. Which Rescue Rangers character’s appearance was inspired by Indiana Jones, featuring a fedora and bomber jacket? 6. Name the wrestler who defeated Hulk Hogan for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania VI from Toronto’s SkyDome. 7. What time was the “Doomsday Clock” set to, in 1990? 8. What is Godwin’s Law? 9. Who wrote the childrenโs book Shrek! in 1990? 10. What is the name of the vigilante ally who wears a hockey mask in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? |
