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2017 Current Events Trivia

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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?

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It happened first in 1893 in New Zealand, later in 1918 in Britain, 1920 in the United States, and only 1971 in Switzerland. What was it?

1

In 1808, the U.S. government prohibited the importation into the U.S. of what?

20

In March 30, 1981, which person said to his wife, "Honey, I forgot to duck"?

5

Who invented the magnetic compass: the Chinese, the Italians, the Germans, or the Americans?

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Legend has it that this modern tradition began in 1927 when movie star Norma Talmadge accidentally stepped in something. What is the tradition?

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Presidents Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush both promoted the development of a system to defend the United States against attack by enemies from outer space. What is the name of this initiative?

7

Which Labor leader went to dinner at a Detroit restaurant on July 30, 1975, and was never seen again?

4

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

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In 1212 hundreds of children hoped to march from Germany to Jerusalem in the name of Christ. Most of them were sold into slavery or perished. By what two-word name do we call this historical event?

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Since 1993, Alexander Shabalov, Alex Yermolinsky, and Boris Gulko have been national champions in what sport or activity? In which country did they reign?

10

After her royal marriage on April 19, 1956, she became the first movie actress depicted on a postage stamp, in her husband's country. Name her, her husband, and the country.

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In 1582 Pope Gregory XIII sponsored a new solar calendar to replace an older calendar in effect since 46 BC, that had been introduced by what person?

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

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On May 18, 1980, this mountain in the Pacific northwest erupted after being dormant for 123 years. Which mountain is it?