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Debut History Trivia Quiz

This quiz tests your knowledge of the debut of some events in history.

A multiple-choice quiz by racemany2k. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
racemany2k

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
51,988

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

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Difficult

Avg Score
2 / 5

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Question 1 of 5

1. ESPN made its cable TV debut in what year? Hint

1979

1985

1981

1982

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Question 2 of 5

2. In 1996, rapper Tupac Shakur and record company executive Suge Knight were shot while driving in Las Vegas. Shakur died how many days later? Hint

3 Days

6 Days

14 Days

He died the same day

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Question 3 of 5

3. In 1963, the National Professional Football Hall of Fame was dedicated. What state is that in? Hint

Pennsylvania

Ohio

Michigan

Indiana

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Question 4 of 5

4. On September 7, 1940 Nazi Germany began its initial "blitz" on what city during World War II? Hint

Venice

Paris

London

Amsterdam

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Question 5 of 5

5. In 1966, NBC-TV aired the first episode of Star Trek. In what year was it cancelled? Hint

1968

1972

1969

1975

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. ESPN made its cable TV debut in what year?

Answer: 1979

2. In 1996, rapper Tupac Shakur and record company executive Suge Knight were shot while driving in Las Vegas. Shakur died how many days later?

Answer: 6 Days

His right lung was removed in emergency surgery, and after 6 days in a medical coma he died.

3. In 1963, the National Professional Football Hall of Fame was dedicated. What state is that in?

Answer: Ohio

It is located in Canton, Ohio.

4. On September 7, 1940 Nazi Germany began its initial "blitz" on what city during World War II?

Answer: London

The term "blitz" is widely used for the German air raids of 1940-41 on the civilian population of London and other British cities, though it's actually a nickname (and a misnomer).

5. In 1966, NBC-TV aired the first episode of Star Trek. In what year was it cancelled?

Answer: 1969

Amazingly the show was cancelled after only 3 seasons, but it was the beginning of the Star Trek revolution. From the series we have seen 8 movies, 6 from original and 3 from Generations, 5 Star Trek series. The original Trek, Star Trek Generations, Star Trek Deep Space Nine, Star Trek Voyager, and coming fall 2001 Enterprise, the latest series.

Source: Author racemany2k

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