That's for Me to Know and You to Find Out Quiz

Answer: India

India joined the U.S., Russia, Great Britain, France, and China in 1974 as a nuclear power. However, they weren't a part of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. The test was conducted at the Pokhran Test Range on May 18, 1974.

Answer: Richard Nixon

Nixon made his second trip to the USSR in June of 1974. The meeting between the US and USSR was to discuss a proposed mutual defense pact. Richard Nixon resigned office on August 9, 1974, due to the Watergate scandal.

Answer: Symbionese Liberation Army

Patricia Hearst was kidnapped on February 4, 1974. During her captivity, Patty Hearst was coerced to commit armed bank robbery for which she was convicted after being rescued from the SLA. Patricia served nearly two years in prison before having her sentence commuted by President Carter. President Clinton later granted her a full pardon in 2001.

Answer: Wimbledon

Jimmy Connors and Christ Evert both won the Wimbledon men's and women's championships (respectively) in 1974. Connors defeated Ken Rosewall and Evert beat Olga Morozova. Connors had previously won the 1974 Australian Open, and Evert had previously won the 1974 French Open. Connors also won at Wimbledon in 1982. Evert won again in 1976 and 1981.

Answer: The Godfather: Part II

"The Godfather: Part II" (1974) was nominated for 11 Oscars, winning six, including Best Picture, Best Director (Francis Ford Coppola) and Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Robert De Niro).

"The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King" (2003), a sequel, has also won this award.

Answer: 55mph

This was signed-off in January 1974 by President Nixon in an effort to reduce fuel consumption in response to the energy crisis of 1973. States were forced to abide by the law in order to receive federal funding for highway repair. The law was repealed in 1995 and speed limit laws were returned to the authority of the states.

Answer: Oakland Athletics

Rollie Fingers was the MVP of the 1974 World Series. Oakland beat LA 4-1. Hall of Famers Reggie Jackson and James "Catfish" Hunter also played for Oakland. This series marked the first all-California World Series. Oakland and LA played again in the 1988 World Series, with the Dodgers winning the second time.

Answer: 715

Babe Ruth retired in 1935 with 714 home runs. Henry "Hank" Aaron passed Babe Ruth after hitting homerun number 715 on April 8, 1974. The Atlanta Braves were at home playing the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hank ended his career with 755 homeruns. That record stood until Barry Bonds broke it in 2007.

Answer: George Foreman

Foreman was younger and the favorite going into the fight. Ali outlasted Foreman and won in the eighth round, by countout, to regain the heavyweight championship on October 30, 1974 in what is considered to be one of the greatest fights in boxing history. Zaire changed its named to Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1997.

Answer: Miami Dolphins

Miami beat Minnesota 24-7 in Super Bowl VIII in January 1974. Dolphin running back Larry Csonka was named the MVP. This was Miami's second Super Bowl victory in a row and third straight appearance.

Answer: Duke Ellington, Charles Lindbergh, Jack Benny

The year was 1974. Tex Ritter, Samuel Goldwyn (of MGM), Bud Abbott, Ed Sullivan and Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr. also died in 1974.

Robert Frost and Patsy Cline died in 1963. John Lennon died in 1980. Barbara Stanwyck and Ava Gardner died in 1990. Sinatra died in 1998. Natalie Wood and Joe Louis died in 1981. Rock Hudson died in 1985.

Answer: Kate Moss, Leonardo DiCaprio, Penelope Cruz, Ryan Phillippe

The year was 1974. Tiffany Amber-Thessien, Alanis Morissette, Natasha Henstridge, and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. were also born in 1974.

Vanessa Hudgens and Haley Joel Osment were born in 1988. Jamie Lynn Spears was born in 1991. Hakeem Olajuwon and Travis Tritt were born in 1963. Spielberg was born in 1946. Elijah Wood and Anna Kournikova were born in 1981. Amanda Seyfried was born in 1985.

Answer: Miss Colorado

Rebecca Ann King, born in Iowa, won the 1973 Miss Colorado crown and the 1974 Miss America crown. She used her scholarship money to become the first Miss America to earn a law degree. She graduated from the University of Denver Law School in 1977.

Answer: NC State Wolfpack

NC State defeated Marquette 76-64 to win the 1974 NCAA Basketball Championship. The Final Four was held in Greensboro, NC. David Thompson was named the Most Outstanding Player. The Wolfpack were coached by Norm Sloan.

Answer: Carrie

Published in 1974, the novel "Carrie" was almost a no-go. King almost scrapped the work but his wife convinced him to continue. This was King's first published novel. "Carrie" was made into a motion picture in 1976, starring Sissy Spacek and John Travolta.

Answer: Henry Kissinger

Israel was attacked on multiple fronts on the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur in 1973. OPEC began an embargo against western nations; it ended in 1974 after a cease-fire was negotiated. US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger played a key role in ending the embargo.

Answer: People

The first issue of "People" sold for 35 cents. "People" debuted on March 4, 1974 and featured Mia Farrow on the cover. "People" is published by Time, Inc.

Answer: Milwaukee Bucks

Boston defeated Milwaukee 4-3 in 1974. John Havlicek was named MVP. Dave Cowens also starred for Boston. Tom Heinsohn was the Celtic coach.

Answer: Stevie Wonder

"Fulfillingness' Final Finale" by Stevie Wonder won Album of the Year for the 1974 album. The award was presented at the 17th Grammy Awards in March of 1975. The album was number one on the US charts and included hits "Boogie on Reggae Woman" and "You Haven't Done Nothin'".

Answer: 1974

All of these questions/answers are related to the year 1974.

1- India's nuclear test was conducted at the Pokhran Test Range on May 18, 1974.
2- Nixon made his second trip to the USSR in June of 1974
3- Patricia Hearst was kidnapped on February 4, 1974
4- Jimmy Connors and Christ Evert both won the Wimbledon men's and women's championships (respectively) in 1974.
5- "The Godfather: Part II" was released in 1974.
6- President Nixon signed into law the Emergency Highway Energy Conservation Act in January 1974.
7- Rollie Fingers was the MVP of the 1974 World Series
8- Henry "Hank" Aaron passed Babe Ruth after hitting homerun number 715 on April 8, 1974.
9- Ali regained the heavyweight championship on October 30, 1974.
10- Miami beat Minnesota Super Bowl VIII in January 1974.
11- Duke Ellington, Charles Lindbergh, and Jack Benny all died in 1974.
12- Kate Moss, Leonardo DiCaprio, Penelope Cruz, and Ryan Phillippe were all born in 1974.
13- Rebecca Ann King won the 1974 Miss America crown.
14- NC State defeated Marquette to win the 1974 NCAA Basketball Championship.
15- The novel "Carrie" was published in 1974.
16- OPEC began an embargo against western nations, which ended in 1974.
17- "People" debuted on March 4, 1974.
18- Boston defeated Milwaukee 4-3 in 1974.
19- "Fulfillingness' Final Finale" by Stevie Wonder came out in 1974.

Also from 1974...
Harold Wilson was elected as Great Britain's Prime Minister for the second time (non-consecutive terms).
Turkey invaded the island of Cyprus after a coup d'etat which ousted President Makarios III.
The Carnation Revolution ended nearly 50 years of dictatorship in Portugal.
Charles de Gaulle Airport was opened - serving Paris, France.