Today's Trivia Questions

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Since 1962 this musical group from New Jersey amassed 48 entries on the Billboard Hot 100. It has been said that they were to the East Coast what the Beach Boys were to the West. What group is this?

16

In 1967, which American jurist became the first black person to hold a seat as a Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court?

20

Which walled city has been called the Cradle of New France, and the Gibraltar of (North) America ?

19

This TV adventure series began syndication in 1988, and within ten years became the most popular TV show of all time - seen in 140 countries by 1 billion TV watchers worldwide. What is it?

15

Which two combating forces battled in the fifth century B.C. Peloponnesian War?

9

What is the highest mountain in each of these places? a. United States? b. Japan? c. Africa?

16

What family was featured in the musical "Sound of Music"?

69

What historic first did the Golden Globes introduce at their 2026 ceremony?

1

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

4

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?

19

What is the Hindi word for spicy jelly or relish?

14

In 1936, Hialeah in Florida was the world's first horse race track to make use of what new innovation?

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What respiratory illness was Pope Francis hospitalized for in February 2025, weeks before his death?

4

About 1000 year ago, during a voyage from Norway to Greenland, Viking Leif Ericson was blown off course and unexpectedly discovered North America. He named it after certain plants growing in the area. What did he call it?

7

Which major city is located at the meeting place of Europe and Asia?