'It Happened on My Birthday' Trivia Quiz

Answer: Battle of Antietam

The Battle of Antietam (or Sharpsburg) took an estimated 22,717 lives. It was the first major battle of the Civil War to be fought in the North (in Maryland). Having discovered Robert E. Lee's battle orders, the Army of the Potomac under George McClellan advanced at about dawn on Lee's troops. The battle raged all day with no outright winner. However the South withdrew, encouraging Lincoln to write and issue the Emancipation Proclamation, which ultimately led to the end of the Civil War.(Source: Civil War Trust).

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Answer: International Talk Like a Pirate Day

International Talk Like a Pirate Day is a spoof holiday (you don't get the day off with or without pay, but good luck trying) created by the warped minds of John Baur (Old Chumbucket) and Mark Summers (Cap'n Slappy) from Oregon, USA, who decided that everyone should talk like a pirate on this day. Ever since newspaper columnist Dave Barry promoted the day it has grown into quite a huge yearly event, with people dressing up as pirates and throwing parties. It also gives me another reason to get into the rum on September 19...Arrrr!

Question by Hermit007

Answer: Jesse James

Jesse James and his brother Frank were outlaws, train robbers, murderers and members of the James/Younger gang. Jesse was shot in the back by a fellow outlaw, Bob Ford, for the reward money on April 3, 1881. James has become more legendary since his death.

Pretty Boy Floyd was shot by police on October 22, 1934.
Billy the Kid was shot by Pat Garrett on July 14, 1881 - he was 21.
Clyde Barrow, of Bonnie & Clyde infamy, was shot in a police ambush on May 23, 1934.

Question by Fifiscot.

Answer: Wilma Rudolph

Rudolph was born in Tennessee, USA, the 20th of 22 children. Childhood illness caused paralysis in her left leg, but she eventually recovered, and was off and running into the record books. A bronze medal at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games preceded her three golds at Rome. Hudson, Williams, and Jones were her teammates on the award-winning 1960 relay team.

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Answer: Williamina, Pierre, Madeleine, Andy

Williamina Fleming - Born 1857 Astronomer responsible for the discovery of many astronomical objects including the horsehead Nebula and the cataloging of over 10,000 stars in a little under 10 years!

Pierre Curie - Born 1859. Nobel Prize winning Physicist.

Madeleine Albright - Born 1937. She was the U.S.A's first female Secretary of State.

Andy Murray, OBE - Born 1987. Scottish Tennis Player who has won Wimbledon (2013), The U.S Open (2012) and an Olympic gold medal (2012).

Question by Plumby84

Answer: Roselle was Michael's guide dog

Michael Hingson was a salesman working in the north tower. He was blind from birth. Roselle was his guide dog on that tragic day. Sadly, Roselle has since passed away, but Michael, who is an inspirational speaker, keeps her spirit alive.

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Answer: Yorktown, Virginia

On the day of the surrender at Yorktown, General Cornwallis fell ill with an undefined sickness (sour grapes, perhaps) and sent his second in command to meet with Washington and sign the papers for surrender. The resulting Treaty of Paris (1783) granted full independence to the United States. John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay represented the U.S. at the treaty signing. Cornwallis later became Governor-General of India (twice) and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. He died in 1805. In the 2000 film "The Patriot", he was portrayed by British actor Tom Wilkinson,

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Answer: Ub Iwerks

Ub Iwerks and Walt Disney met in 1919 and worked together at the Pesnan-Rubin Art Studio in Kansas City, Missouri. Iwerks and Disney eventually formed their own commercial art business in Kansas City. Iwerks was considered to be Walt Disney's oldest friend. He is a two-time Academy Award winner and the father of Disney legend Don Iwerks.

Lounsbery and Reitherman were two of Disney's Nine Old Men who were considered the The Walt Disney Company's core animators. Roy Disney was Walt's brother.

As Walt Disney often said: "It all began with a mouse."

Question by Judysaverda

Answer: Hildegard of Bingen

Hildegard's legacy to the church was massive - she still found time to get herself excommunicated for getting up the hierarchy's nose, but was later reconciled with the church. In 2012, Pope Benedict XVI named her as a Doctor of the Church. Not many of those, male OR female.

Eleanor of Aquitaine, C1122 - 1204 was Queen of France for 15 years, later married the future King Henry II of England. Katherine Hepburn played her brilliantly in 'The Lion in Winter'
While he founded a number of communities for monks, Saint Benedict C480 - C547 did not found an order.
St Martin of Nairne doesn't exist (yet), but probably deserves to be elevated to sainthood for patience with her team leader on this quiz.

Question submitted by windrush

Answer: New Zealand

Lord Glasgow, the Governor of New Zealand, signed the act into law. Women were allowed to vote for the first time in November of the same year. Australia allowed women to vote and stand for federal parliament in 1902.

In Canada and USA, women had to wait until after the First World War to win this right. In Vatican City, as of 2014, women still can't vote, though there are only 30 some female citizens.

question by Hermit007