Today's Trivia Questions

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When 24-year old John Singleton was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Director for the 1991 season, he became both the youngest film director and the first black director ever nominated for a directing Oscar. What film did he direct?

84

Analysts forecasted the S&P 500 year-end 2026 price target at approximately what level?

20

Absolute zero registers at how many degrees Celsius?

6

What radio show hosted by Garrison Keillor was set in the fictional town of Lake Wobegon?

5

In November, 1987, President Reagan nominated someone to fill a Supreme Court seat, but this person had to resign from consideration when his history of previous marijuana use became known to the public. What was his first and last name?

14

What capital city lies on the Tigris River?

2

The Million Man March brought 400,000 African-American men together in 1995 for speeches urging them to shoulder the responsibilities of raising families. Where was this event held, and which radical person organized it?

7

Which 19-20th century artist, son of the founder of a New York jewelry chain, applied the Art Nouveau style to stained glass windows, lamps, and other decorations?

5

Can you name the Japanese-American woman who won the Gold Medal in Figure Skating at the 1992 Winter Olympics in France.

2

Which musician teamed up with his wife and Denny Laine to form a musical group in the early 1970's, and what was the name of that group?

1

Which New Testament woman can be considered either a woman whom Jesus cured of evil spirits, or a repentent prostitute who washed the feet of Jesus?

15

The Spice Islands are part of what country? The Philippines, Indonesia, or Malaysia?

16

The capital city of this Asian nation is named after the national religion. Which country, which capital city?

3

Within 2 years, in which year did southern California's Disneyland open, and in which year did Florida's Disney World open?

13

After the American Civil War, 15,000 freed slaves emigrated to what African country?