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April 19 Trivia Quiz

April 19th is my nephew's birthday. Let's find out what else happened on that day. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by zebra101. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
zebra101

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
356,836

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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376

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Question 1 of 10

1. Wilfried Martens was born on April 19, 1936. What country was he the prime minister for twice? Hint

Switzerland

England

Belgium

Austria

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Question 2 of 10

2. On April 19, 1995, the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building was bombed in what U.S. city? Hint

Little Rock, Arkansas

New York City, New York

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Kansas City, Missouri

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Question 3 of 10

3. On April 19, 1984, what song became the official national anthem of Australia? Hint

Waltzing Matilda

Advance, Australia Fair

Song of Australia

God Save the Queen

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Question 4 of 10

4. This naturalist and author of "On the Origin of Species" died on April 19, 1882. Who is he?

Answer: (Two Words -- full name or last name only)

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Battle of Callinicum took place in what country on April 19, AD 531? Hint

Egypt

China

Arabia

Syria

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of the first space station, which was launched on April 19, 1971? Hint

Salyut 1

Mir

Soyuz 10

Tiangong-1

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Question 7 of 10

7. The American Revolutionary War began on April 19 of what year? Hint

1777

1775

1773

1771

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Question 8 of 10

8. Joseph Estrada, born April 19, 1937, was the president of what country? Hint

Colombia

the Philippines

Brazil

Mexico

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Question 9 of 10

9. Hayden Christensen was born on April 19, 1981. Whom did he play in "Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones" (2002) and "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith" (2005)? Hint

Obi-Wan Kenobi

Chancellor Palpatine

C-3PO

Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these popes died on April 19, 1054? Hint

Leo IX

Victor II

Damasus II

Stephen IX

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Wilfried Martens was born on April 19, 1936. What country was he the prime minister for twice?

Answer: Belgium

Wilfried Martens was born in Evergem, Belgium. He co-founded the European People's Party in 1976. He was the Prime Minister of Belgium from April 3, 1979 to April 6, 1981 and again from December 17, 1981 to March 7, 1992. He headed several governments during these two periods.

2. On April 19, 1995, the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building was bombed in what U.S. city?

Answer: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

At about nine in the morning on April 19, 1995, a truck containing a bomb exploded outside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. 168 people died and over 680 people where injured. There was at least $652 million worth of damage done by the blast. Timothy McVeigh, Terry Nichols, Michael and Lori Fortier where the people behind it.

3. On April 19, 1984, what song became the official national anthem of Australia?

Answer: Advance, Australia Fair

"Advance, Australia Fair" was composed by Peter Dodds McCormick in 1878. "God Save the Queen" was the national anthem prior to "Advance, Australia Fair" being adopted. Governor-General Sir Ninian Stephen made the change after the Australians voted on it.

4. This naturalist and author of "On the Origin of Species" died on April 19, 1882. Who is he?

Answer: Charles Darwin

Charles Darwin was born on February 12, 1809 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. He came up with the theory of evolution, which he published in "On the Origin of Species" in 1859. He was 73 years old when he died.

5. The Battle of Callinicum took place in what country on April 19, AD 531?

Answer: Syria

The Battle of Callinicum was fought between the Sassanid Empire (Persians) and the Byzantine Empire. It was a part of the Iberian War. Both sides were about equal in strength. It was a Persian victory.

6. What was the name of the first space station, which was launched on April 19, 1971?

Answer: Salyut 1

Salyut 1 was launched by the Soviet Union. The first crew of three went up on April 22. Their mission failed when the hatch door would not open, and they returned to Earth. The second group that went up were able to enter, but they died on the journey back to Earth. The space station came back to Earth on October 11, 1971.

7. The American Revolutionary War began on April 19 of what year?

Answer: 1775

The American Revolutionary War was an eight year war between Great Britain and the United Sates and it's allies. The first battles were the Battles of Lexington and Concord. The U.S. won and became a country. It ended on September 3, 1783.

8. Joseph Estrada, born April 19, 1937, was the president of what country?

Answer: the Philippines

Joseph Estrada was born in Manila, Philippines. He was the thirteenth President of the Philippines from June 30, 1998 to January 20, 2001. He is also an actor who has been in over one hundred movies.

9. Hayden Christensen was born on April 19, 1981. Whom did he play in "Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones" (2002) and "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith" (2005)?

Answer: Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader

Hayden Christensen was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He began acting in 1993. Some other movies he has been in include "Awake" (2007) and "Jumper" (2008).

10. Which of these popes died on April 19, 1054?

Answer: Leo IX

Pope Leo IX was born on June 21, 1002 with the name Bruno of Egisheim-Dagsburg. He was the Pope from February 12, 1049 until his death.

Source: Author zebra101

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