It Happened One December 13th Trivia Quiz

Answer: Francis Drake

While Ferdinand Magellan's crew was credited with the first sailing around the world, Francis Drake was the first captain to do this feat. His voyage took approximatly 3 years, with a long term stop in what is thought to be the San Francisco Bay area.

After his round the world voyage, he then battled the Spanish Armada several times, often winning the battles. He died in 1596, and was buried out in sea near Panama.

Answer: Alton

While often referred to as just The English Civil War, historians often divide it into three seperate wars. The first war was fought between 1642 and 1645-6. The second war was fought between 1648 and 1649. The third and final war was fought between 1649 and 1651.

The war was fought between the Royalists, supporters of Charles I, and the supporters of Parliment. When the monarchy was restored in 1660, it was on the understanding that the monarchy had to govern with the consent of Parliment.

Answer: Dartmouth

Dartmouth is the 9th oldest college in the United States. The college was founded by Rev. Elezaer Wheelock. The land that it is on was donated at the time by the royal Governor, John Wentworth. The college is now located in the town of Hanover, New Hampshire.

Answer: Battle of Fredericksburg

The Battle of Fredericksburg was a botched attempt by the Union to gain control of the Confederate capital of Richmond, VA. Over 12,000 union soldiers were casualties of this battle, as compared to only 6,000 suffered by the confederates. The battle did not have a chance in the Union's standpoint as their plan's were not followed through by the major players.

It was after the battle that Abraham Lincoln wrote, "If there is a worse place then Hell, I am in it."

Answer: It was the last manned mission to the moon in the 20th century

The Apollo 17 was the 11th manned mission for NASA. It also was the first night launch of a spacecraft. While it was the last lunar landing in the 20th century, it sounds like certainly not the last one ever. NASA has tenative plans for landing on the moon again around the year 2019 with the Orion 13.

Answer: 1978

The Susan B. Anthony dollar coin was a round coin, but with its design looked like an 11 sided coin. Its size was approximatly that of the US quarter, and quite often was confused for one. Susan B. Anthony was a prominent figure in the women's rights movement.

Answer: Mary Todd Lincoln

Mary Todd met Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois. They were married on November 4, 1842. She was often critizied for using taxpayers money for her friviolous spending. At one time, she was accused of being a Confederate spy during the Civil War. President Lincoln came to his wife's defense, proving her alligeance to the Union.

She was often found visiting injured Union soldiers. She died on July 16th, 1882.

Answer: Malta

Malta was part of the British Empire due to the Treaty of Paris (1814). On September 21, 1964, England granted Malta its independance. It wasn't until 10 years later that Malta became a republic.

Answer: National Guard

The three militia units were used to defend the colony against the Pequot Indians. Today the US National Guard is a component of both the Army (Army National Guard) and the Air Force (Air National Guard). Both entities are usually commanded by a lieutenant general.

Answer: 12

In order to determine shopping days left in December you would take the date of Christmas, the 25th, and subtract from it the date it is. On December 13th, it would be 25-13 which would equal 12. However, if you are like me, there is no such thing as shopping days until Christmas, because you always do yours on December 24th.

I hope you enjoyed this little look into what happened on this day.