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2017 Current Events Trivia

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What sweet British treat, made since the 1790's, is called "The Original Celebrated Curiously Strong Peppermints"?

17

Her name is Vigdis Finnbogadottir, and in 1980, she became the world's first democratically elected female head of state. Which isolated country did she represent?

13

What two things did some people burn in the late 60's and early 70's as a form of left-wing political protest?

5

One of the greatest celebrations ever seen in New York City occurred in May, 1883, when millions celebrated the completion of what engineering marvel?

11

Actress and political activist Jane Fonda said, "It was the most horrible thing I could possibly have done. It was thoughtless." What 1972 event was she aplogizing for?

18

When a floating moth shorted out an early supercomputer, what new phrase was born?

19

When he developed his Theory of Relativity, Albert Einstein was living in what capital city?

16

In 1783, the French brothers Montgolfier helped people go where no one had gone before, when they invented what?

3

All the parties that signed the 1998 Good Friday Agreement intended to work towards peace... where?

16

What international film festival debuted in France in 1946?

4

What was the Russian name for the first artificial satellite, launched in 1957?

7

Just minutes after Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as President on January 20, 1981, a historic event took place, involving the number 444. What was it?

4

The flame inaugurating the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta on July 19, 1996 was lit by which well-loved athlete?

13

He was Hollywood's first million-dollar superstar. He signed a contract in 1917 to direct and star in eight films. Who was he?

Source: en.wikipedia.org

5

Which automobile company was established in 1899 in Torino, Italy?