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Who Did It in 1972? Trivia Quiz

The year is 1972. Who did it?

A multiple-choice quiz by lakeboyla. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
lakeboyla

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
37,706

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
14 / 25

Plays
5453

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: paulsebastian (14/25), Guest 5 (13/25), Richh (12/25).

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Question 1 of 25

1. Who was the U.S. President who visited China in February, 1972 'In order to build a new generation of peace'? Hint

Jimmy Carter

Richard Nixon

Lyndon B. Johnson

Gerald Ford

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Question 2 of 25

2. Which organized crime figure was assassinated on April 7th, 1972 while celebrating his 43rd birthday in 'Little Italy', New York City? Hint

Johnny Belinda

Joey Gallo

Alfonse Capone

Charles Manson

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Question 3 of 25

3. Who was the first head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, who died on May 2nd, 1972 at the age of 77? Hint

J. Edgar Hoover

T.T. Barnum

F. Scott Fitzgerald

C. Everett Cooper

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Question 4 of 25

4. Which Governor was shot down while campaigning for the U.S. Presidency in Laurel, Maryland? Hint

Larry Flynt

George Wallace

Ronald Reagan

James Brady

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Question 5 of 25

5. What was ruled unconstitutional on June 29, 1972 by the U.S. Supreme Court? Hint

Right To Bear Arms

Death Penalty

Abortion

Income Tax

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Question 6 of 25

6. Which hotel complex was used as the executive headquarters for the Democratic National Committee in 1972? Hint

The Whitewater

The Mall

The Waldorf Astoria

The Watergate

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Question 7 of 25

7. Which two Apollo missions were reprimanded for smuggling silver coins into space? Hint

Apollo 14 and Apollo 15

Apollo 12 and Apollo 13

Apollo 16 and Apollo 17

Apollo 11 and Skylab

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Question 8 of 25

8. At the Olympic Games in Munich, West Germany, which group massacred 11 Israeli Olympians? Hint

Black October

Black September

Palestinian Liberation Organization

Red October

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Question 9 of 25

9. Who was the 29 year-old who defeated Russian Master, Boris Spassky, for the World Championship of Chess? Hint

Tal

Kasparov

Fischer

Lasker

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Question 10 of 25

10. Which two major airlines began inspecting guest luggage for explosive devices as a result of an explosion on an El Al jet? Hint

TWA and American

United and El Al

Qantas and American

TWA and Lufthansa

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Question 11 of 25

11. In the USA, which Vice-Presidential running mate to George McGovern bowed out due to bouts of depression? Hint

William Wonka

Geraldine Ferraro

Thomas F. Eagleton

Henry Kissinger

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Question 12 of 25

12. On May 11, 1972, who had to be bound and gagged during the courtroom proceedings during the trial for the 'Chicago 7'? Hint

Bobby Seale

Tom Hayden

Abbie Hoffman

Jerry Rubin

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Question 13 of 25

13. Which centuries-old piece of art by Michelangelo was badly damaged by a hammer at the hands of a Hungarian tourist? Hint

Moses

Dying Slave

The Pieta

David

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Question 14 of 25

14. Which 'Cunard Line' ship reported a bomb threat on May 18, 1972? Hint

Queen Mary

Queen Elizabeth II

Majestic

Queen Elizabeth

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Question 15 of 25

15. The Winter Olympic Games began in which Japanese city on January 2, 1972? Hint

Kobe

Nagasaki

Sapporo

Nagano

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Question 16 of 25

16. On March 17, 1972, President Nixon asked Congress to do what in order to stop segregation? Hint

Outlaw separate restrooms

Halt bus service

Remove all bus seats

Enact equal employment opportunity Act

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Question 17 of 25

17. The U.S. launched the 'Pioneer 10' spacecraft on March 2, 1972 with its primary goal being: Hint

To observe Jupiter

To observe the Earth

To observe Mars

To promote NASA

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Question 18 of 25

18. Which basketball team won the NCAA Championship on March 25, 1972? Hint

UCLA

Illinois

Georgetown

LSU

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Question 19 of 25

19. Who won the Oscar for Best Picture? Hint

A Clockwork Orange

The Last Picture Show

Patton

The French Connection

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Question 20 of 25

20. Singer and songwriter, Don McLean, 'met a girl who sang' what? Hint

In The Rain

The Blues

Like The Wind

Opera

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Question 21 of 25

21. How many rounds did it take for Muhammed Ali to finish off Mac Foster in Tokyo on March 31, 1972? Hint

The match was cancelled

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Question 22 of 25

22. On April 10, 1972, 70 nations met in what city to sign a pact banning biological weapons? Hint

Moscow

The Hague

Washington D.C.

Geneva

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Question 23 of 25

23. What horse won the Kentucky Derby on May 6, 1972? Hint

American Velvet

Santa's Little Helper

Riva Ridge

Secretariat

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Question 24 of 25

24. What new jet fighter was unveiled in St. Louis, Missouri by the U.S. Air Force on June 26, 1972? Hint

F-15

F-16

X-Wing

B-52

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Question 25 of 25

25. Which American swimmer became the first Olympian to win 7 gold medals in a single Olympic games in 1972? Hint

Mark Spitz

Marc Fritz

Greg Louganis

Cocalius Andcumpani

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the U.S. President who visited China in February, 1972 'In order to build a new generation of peace'?

Answer: Richard Nixon

Nixon met with Mao Tse-tung and attended a party with Premier Chou at which a Chinese band played, 'Home on the Range' and 'America the Beautiful'.

2. Which organized crime figure was assassinated on April 7th, 1972 while celebrating his 43rd birthday in 'Little Italy', New York City?

Answer: Joey Gallo

3. Who was the first head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, who died on May 2nd, 1972 at the age of 77?

Answer: J. Edgar Hoover

Hoover was feared by the gangsters of the 30's and was influential in the search for spies and the campaign against Communism.

4. Which Governor was shot down while campaigning for the U.S. Presidency in Laurel, Maryland?

Answer: George Wallace

Wallace was shot several times by Arthur Bremer. Wallace was a candidate for U.S. President, and won his first Democratic primary in Michigan on the same day as the shooting.

5. What was ruled unconstitutional on June 29, 1972 by the U.S. Supreme Court?

Answer: Death Penalty

The ruling was by a close 5-4 vote. The majority referred to the 8th Amendment, which prohibits 'cruel and unusual' punishment.

6. Which hotel complex was used as the executive headquarters for the Democratic National Committee in 1972?

Answer: The Watergate

Five burglars were arrested for breaking into the executive quarters of the Watergate on June 17, which was the precursor to the Watergate investigation and scandal.

7. Which two Apollo missions were reprimanded for smuggling silver coins into space?

Answer: Apollo 14 and Apollo 15

The coins were then sold at high prices once they returned to Earth, however, only the Apollo 15 coins made it to market.

8. At the Olympic Games in Munich, West Germany, which group massacred 11 Israeli Olympians?

Answer: Black September

The demands that were not met: The release of 200 Palestinian prisoners and safe passage out of West Germany.

9. Who was the 29 year-old who defeated Russian Master, Boris Spassky, for the World Championship of Chess?

Answer: Fischer

After the match, Fischer pulled out a pocket chess set and replayed the last move with Spassky...and still won.

10. Which two major airlines began inspecting guest luggage for explosive devices as a result of an explosion on an El Al jet?

Answer: TWA and American

The explosion on the El Al jet was the result of two British women who accepted a friendly 'token' from an Arab acquaintance.

11. In the USA, which Vice-Presidential running mate to George McGovern bowed out due to bouts of depression?

Answer: Thomas F. Eagleton

Eagleton had undergone electric shock therapy for his depression.

12. On May 11, 1972, who had to be bound and gagged during the courtroom proceedings during the trial for the 'Chicago 7'?

Answer: Bobby Seale

The 'Chicago 7' were charged with inciting the riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.

13. Which centuries-old piece of art by Michelangelo was badly damaged by a hammer at the hands of a Hungarian tourist?

Answer: The Pieta

The Pieta, a larger-than-life stone sculpture of the Virgin Mary with her slain son, Jesus on her lap, was almost 500 years old. Pope Paul visited the Pieta afterward, kneeled in prayer, then requested a red cloth be placed over the damaged masterpiece.

14. Which 'Cunard Line' ship reported a bomb threat on May 18, 1972?

Answer: Queen Elizabeth II

15. The Winter Olympic Games began in which Japanese city on January 2, 1972?

Answer: Sapporo

Thirtyfive nations attended the Winter Olympic games, with the Soviet Union leading all nations with 16 medals.

16. On March 17, 1972, President Nixon asked Congress to do what in order to stop segregation?

Answer: Halt bus service

17. The U.S. launched the 'Pioneer 10' spacecraft on March 2, 1972 with its primary goal being:

Answer: To observe Jupiter

18. Which basketball team won the NCAA Championship on March 25, 1972?

Answer: UCLA

It was UCLA's 6th straight NCAA basketball championship!

19. Who won the Oscar for Best Picture?

Answer: The French Connection

The 'French Connection' beat tough competition, including Stanley Kubrick's 'A Clockwork Orange' and 'The Last Picture Show' for Best Picture at the 1972 Academy Awards. These films were all released in 1971. 'Patton' was released in 1970 and was awarded 'Best Picture' in 1971.

20. Singer and songwriter, Don McLean, 'met a girl who sang' what?

Answer: The Blues

21. How many rounds did it take for Muhammed Ali to finish off Mac Foster in Tokyo on March 31, 1972?

Answer: 15

22. On April 10, 1972, 70 nations met in what city to sign a pact banning biological weapons?

Answer: Moscow

23. What horse won the Kentucky Derby on May 6, 1972?

Answer: Riva Ridge

24. What new jet fighter was unveiled in St. Louis, Missouri by the U.S. Air Force on June 26, 1972?

Answer: F-15

25. Which American swimmer became the first Olympian to win 7 gold medals in a single Olympic games in 1972?

Answer: Mark Spitz

Munich, West Germany.

Source: Author lakeboyla

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