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July 7 Trivia Quiz

All of these things happened on July 7th. How many do you remember or recall from history class?

A multiple-choice quiz by zil_ennov. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
zil_ennov

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
281,367

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
695

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Of the following people, which one was not born on July 7? Hint

Ringo Starr

Michelle Kwan

Joe Robbie

Tom Cruise

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Question 2 of 10

2. Louise Harrison died on July 7, 1970. Her son was a member of what famous band? Hint

The Monkees

The Doors

The Beatles

The Cars

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Question 3 of 10

3. Construction began on Boulder Dam on July 7, 1930. By what other name is this dam known? Hint

Hoover Dam

Glen Canyon Dam

Kentucky Dam

Sartell Dam

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Question 4 of 10

4. This American tennis player won 30 Grand Slam titles. Her twelveth Wimbledon Doubles Championship was won on July 7, 1934. What is her name? Hint

Sarah Palfrey Cooke

Elizabeth Ryan

Alice Marble

Darlene Hard

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Question 5 of 10

5. What group released the song, "All You Need Is Love", on July 7, 1967? Hint

The Beatles

The Eagles

Allman Brothers

Nirvana

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Question 6 of 10

6. This 30-minute soap opera premiered on the ABC network on July 7, 1975. Hint

Loving

General Hospital

All My Children

Ryan's Hope

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Question 7 of 10

7. On July 7, 1981 which president nominated Sandra Day O'Connor as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court? Hint

Richard Nixon

Jimmy Carter

Gerald Ford

Ronald Reagan

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Question 8 of 10

8. Pierre Cardin was born on July 7, 1922. What career did he have? Hint

Astronaut

Fashion designer

Teacher

Doctor

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Question 9 of 10

9. The US military draft was used for the first time on July 7, 1863. What war was the United States fighting at this time? Hint

Spanish-American War

World War I

American Civil War

World War II

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Question 10 of 10

10. July 7 is the ______ day of the year. Hint

188th

190th

187th

186th

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Of the following people, which one was not born on July 7?

Answer: Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise was born on July 3, 1962. Michelle Kwan was born on July 7, 1980. Joe Robbie was born on July 7, 1916. He is the founder of the Miami Dolphins. Ringo Starr was born on July 7, 1940.

2. Louise Harrison died on July 7, 1970. Her son was a member of what famous band?

Answer: The Beatles

Louise Harrison was the mother of George Harrison. His father was Harold. George Harrison was born in Liverpool, England. He died from cancer on November 29, 2001.

George Harrison played guitar for the Beatles. He also sang lead vocals on all of the songs that he wrote. Some of these songs include, "Here Comes The Sun", "For You Blue", and "Don't Bother Me".

3. Construction began on Boulder Dam on July 7, 1930. By what other name is this dam known?

Answer: Hoover Dam

Hoover Dam was built in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River. It borders Arizona and Nevada. The dam was named after president Herbert Hoover and in 1985 it became a National Historic Landmark.

4. This American tennis player won 30 Grand Slam titles. Her twelveth Wimbledon Doubles Championship was won on July 7, 1934. What is her name?

Answer: Elizabeth Ryan

Elizabeth Ryan was born February 8, 1892 in California. She lived most of her life in the United Kingdom. Ms. Ryan died on July 8, 1979.

5. What group released the song, "All You Need Is Love", on July 7, 1967?

Answer: The Beatles

This song was written by John Lennon.

6. This 30-minute soap opera premiered on the ABC network on July 7, 1975.

Answer: Ryan's Hope

Ryan's Hope ran for 14 years on the ABC network. The show won 16 "Daytime Emmy Awards".

7. On July 7, 1981 which president nominated Sandra Day O'Connor as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court?

Answer: Ronald Reagan

Sandra Day O'Connor took her seat on the Supreme Court on September 25, 1987. She announced her retirement on July 1, 2005.

8. Pierre Cardin was born on July 7, 1922. What career did he have?

Answer: Fashion designer

Pierre Cardin studied architecture in Paris. He often uses geometric shapes in his designs. In 1981 Pierre Cardin bought Maxim's restaurants. He later he opened branches in New York, London, and Bejing.

9. The US military draft was used for the first time on July 7, 1863. What war was the United States fighting at this time?

Answer: American Civil War

This led to the New York Draft Riots - the most violent riot in the history of the United States.

10. July 7 is the ______ day of the year.

Answer: 188th

It's the 189th day in a leap year. There are 177 days left in the year.

Source: Author zil_ennov

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