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March 5th Trivia Quiz

This is one of my friend's birthday. Let's see what else has happened on this day. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by zebra101. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
zebra101

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
276,668

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
442

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Where did the BOAC Flight 911, crash on March 5, 1966? Hint

Moscow, Russia

Seoul, South Korea

Mount Fuji, Japan

Beijing, China

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these "Red Hot Chili Peppers" members were born on March 5, 1970? Hint

Anthony Kiedis

Chad Smith

Michael Balzary

John Frusciante

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these Landsat satellites was launched on March 5, 1978? Hint

Landsat 1

Landsat 7

Landsat 5

Landsat 3

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Question 4 of 10

4. When was the Gloster Meteor's maiden flight? Hint

March 5, 1964

March 5, 1931

March 5, 1943

March 5, 1952

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many people died at the Santana High School shooting, which happened on March 5, 2001? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these Ty Beanie Babies was born on March 5th? Hint

Kernow

Frills

Ponder

all of these

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Question 7 of 10

7. What famous massacre happened on March 5, 1770?

Answer: (One Word or Two Words)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these actors played Crazy Ralph in the movie "Friday the 13th"(1980) and died on March 5, 2004? Hint

Kevin Bacon

Harry Crosby

Walt Gorney

Robbi Morgan

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Learn from Lei Feng Day" is on March 5th in what country? Hint

China

Thailand

Japan

Laos

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Question 10 of 10

10. The opera "Mefistofele" premiered on March 5, 1868.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where did the BOAC Flight 911, crash on March 5, 1966?

Answer: Mount Fuji, Japan

The Boeing 707 airplane started in Tokyo, Japan. 124 people died in the crash. There was an in-flight breakup.

2. Which of these "Red Hot Chili Peppers" members were born on March 5, 1970?

Answer: John Frusciante

John Frusciante plays the guitar in the band. He was born in New York City, New York. The "Red Hot Chili Peppers" started in 1983.

3. Which of these Landsat satellites was launched on March 5, 1978?

Answer: Landsat 3

Landsat 3 was sent up to take pictures. It was sent from Vandenberg AFB in California. Its transmission was ended on March 21, 1983.

4. When was the Gloster Meteor's maiden flight?

Answer: March 5, 1943

The Gloster Meteor was the first British jet fighter. It was designed by George Carter. It was introduced on July 27, 1944.

5. How many people died at the Santana High School shooting, which happened on March 5, 2001?

Answer: 2

Charles Williams was the shooter. Randy Gordon and Bryan Zuckor were the two that died. Santana High School is in Santee, California.

6. Which of these Ty Beanie Babies was born on March 5th?

Answer: all of these

Piran the bear was also born on March 5th. Kernow is a bear. Frills is a hornbill bird. Ponder is a frog.

7. What famous massacre happened on March 5, 1770?

Answer: Boston

Five people were killed in the Boston Massacre. British soldiers killed them. It happened in Boston, Massachusetts.

8. Which of these actors played Crazy Ralph in the movie "Friday the 13th"(1980) and died on March 5, 2004?

Answer: Walt Gorney

Walt Gorney was born on April 12, 1912. He died in New York City, New York. He was 91 when he died.

9. "Learn from Lei Feng Day" is on March 5th in what country?

Answer: China

On this day people do community service. Lei Feng was a soldier. "Learn from Lei Feng Day" started in 1963.

10. The opera "Mefistofele" premiered on March 5, 1868.

Answer: True

It was written by Arrigo Boito. It premiered at La Scala, Milan. Arrigo Boito is Italian.

Source: Author zebra101

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