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Quiz about Early Morning April 4
Quiz about Early Morning April 4

Early Morning April 4 Trivia Quiz


April 4th had its share of historic events, some well known, others less so. Events in this quiz are mostly focused on American history but have a few international questions.

A photo quiz by AlexT781. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
AlexT781
Time
4 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
395,758
Updated
Jun 08 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
427
Last 3 plays: Guest 51 (7/10), Guest 90 (7/10), reeshy (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. The title of this quiz, "Early Morning April 4", is taken from a song referring to what event that occurred in 1968? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. April 4, 1964 has become famous in music history for having which band occupy the first five spots on the "Hot 100" chart?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 3 of 10
3. If you are taking this quiz on a computer, chances are you know which company was founded on April 4, 1975. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What first happened in the United States on April 4, 1841? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. On April 4, 1917, which government body voted 82-6 to enter World War I? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. April 4, 1960 saw which of the following events occur? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. While April 4, 1884 isn't a date that everybody knows, it is significant for being the birth date of which person, who will later on become infamous in the United States? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In 1850, which western American city was incorporated on April 4th?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 9 of 10
9. On April 4th, 1974, baseball seasons' Opening Day, saw which baseball great have his career home run record tied? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The 1960 Academy Awards saw which epic movie win 11 of the 12 categories in which it was entered? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The title of this quiz, "Early Morning April 4", is taken from a song referring to what event that occurred in 1968?

Answer: Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.

The song is "(Pride) In the Name of Love", performed by U2, which appeared on their 1984 album "Unforgettable Fire". Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis on April 4, 1968 by James Earl Ray.
2. April 4, 1964 has become famous in music history for having which band occupy the first five spots on the "Hot 100" chart?

Answer: The Beatles

According to Billboard, the Beatles not only held the top five spots (remaining the only act to do so), but had three consecutive number one hits back-to-back-to-back (again remaining the only act to do so). And with a total of 20 number one hits, the Beatles have the most of any other act according to Billboard.
3. If you are taking this quiz on a computer, chances are you know which company was founded on April 4, 1975.

Answer: Microsoft

Originally spelled "Micro-Soft", Microsoft was founded in Albuquerque, New Mexico by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. The company moved to Washington State in 1979, and went public in 1987, making Bill Gates the youngest billionaire at the time.
4. What first happened in the United States on April 4, 1841?

Answer: The President died while in office

William H. Harrison became the first president to die in office, just a month after assuming the presidency. He also is the shortest-serving president, gave the longest inauguration speech, and was the last president to have been born a British subject.
5. On April 4, 1917, which government body voted 82-6 to enter World War I?

Answer: Senate

Two days later, the House of Representatives voted 373-50 to enter the war, and thus the US became an active participant in World War I. While the sinking of unarmed passenger ships played a key part in turning the public against Germany, it has since been discovered that at least one ship sunk was also carrying munitions to supply the British.
6. April 4, 1960 saw which of the following events occur?

Answer: Independence of Senegal

Having been a French colony since the 1850s, and under the influence of different European powers since the late 1600s, Senegal finally became independent from France as part of the Mali Federation, which broke up later that summer, creating the countries of Senegal and Mali.
7. While April 4, 1884 isn't a date that everybody knows, it is significant for being the birth date of which person, who will later on become infamous in the United States?

Answer: Isoroku Yamamoto

Yamamoto was promoted to admiral in 1940, and became the chief architect of the attack on Pearl Harbor, supposedly knowing that it would be the worst mistake Japan could make at the time. He was killed April 18, 1943, when the U.S. intercepted a message detailing Yamamoto's flight plans and shot down his plane.
8. In 1850, which western American city was incorporated on April 4th?

Answer: Los Angeles

Los Angeles is the second largest city in the U.S. In 1900, the population was just over 100,000. One hundred sixteen years later, in 2016, it had an estimated population of over 4 million. In the photo is Union Station, a Los Angeles landmark just across the street from Olvera Street, where the center of the original city was located.
9. On April 4th, 1974, baseball seasons' Opening Day, saw which baseball great have his career home run record tied?

Answer: Babe Ruth

Hank Aaron tied Babe Ruth's career home run record of 714 on April 4, 1974. Four days later, Aaron would break the record. Hank Aaron would retire with a total of 755 home runs.
10. The 1960 Academy Awards saw which epic movie win 11 of the 12 categories in which it was entered?

Answer: Ben-Hur

"Ben-Hur" cost nearly $15 million to make, making it the most expensive movie until 1963's "Cleopatra". Its Academy Award win record has yet to be broken, although "Titanic" (1997) and "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King" (2003) have tied the record.
Source: Author AlexT781

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