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Quiz about October 23rd
Quiz about October 23rd

October 23rd Trivia Quiz


Besides being the date of my entry into the world, I have found lots of other interesting things about this date. Enjoy ...

A multiple-choice quiz by Oddball. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Oddball
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
222,076
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
1243
Last 3 plays: Guest 76 (3/10), Guest 90 (4/10), Guest 208 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. According to 17th Century Archbishop James Ussher, God created the Heavens and the Earth on or near this date in what year? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. They leave every October 23rd and return every March 19th...what are they? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. It was on this date in 1679 that a plot was uncovered against the future King James II of England. What was this plot called? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Demonstrations in opposition to Soviet rule started in which city on October 23rd, 1956? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. It was during this time in 1962 that the world was on the brink of World War III. What was going on? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What 1942 WWII battle was the first major defeat for Nazi Germany in the African campaign? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Up until the attacks on New York and the Pentagon on September 11th, 2001 ('9/11'), the greatest loss of U.S. life in a terrorist attack occurred on October 23rd, 1983, in what location? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which future major-league baseball Hall of Famer was first signed to the Triple-A Montreal Royals on October 23rd, 1945? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Gary Gabelich set the land speed record - which remained for well over a decade - when he drove to a speed of 622.4 mph (1,002 kph) at the Bonneville Salt Flats on October 23rd, 1970. What was the name of his record-setting vehicle? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of the following celebrities was NOT born on October 23rd? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. According to 17th Century Archbishop James Ussher, God created the Heavens and the Earth on or near this date in what year?

Answer: 4004 BC

The archbishop used what he called the 'sacred timeline' in the Bible, and estimated the world began at 9:00 AM GMT. This information found its way into the classic film 'Inherit the Wind' (1960), about the 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial.
2. They leave every October 23rd and return every March 19th...what are they?

Answer: Swallows

They are the famous swallows who make their home at San Juan Capistrano in California.
3. It was on this date in 1679 that a plot was uncovered against the future King James II of England. What was this plot called?

Answer: The 'Meal Tub' Plot

The plot against James was so-called because letters pointing to the conspiracy were found in a meal tub. The 'July' Plot was an attempt on the life of Adolf Hitler during World War II by German officers. The 'Babington' Plot was an attempt to kill Queen Elizabeth I and replace her with Mary, Queen of Scots.

The 'Gunpowder' Plot to blow up Parliament and King James I in 1605 gave the English 'Guy Fawkes Day'.
4. Demonstrations in opposition to Soviet rule started in which city on October 23rd, 1956?

Answer: Budapest, Hungary

The Hungarian uprising was signaled by pro-Polish demonstrations against Communist rule. By the time the uprising was officially suppressed on November 4th, 7,000 Soviet troops and up to 50,000 Hungarians were dead.
5. It was during this time in 1962 that the world was on the brink of World War III. What was going on?

Answer: The Cuban Missile Crisis

From October 16th-28th, the U.S. and the Soviet Union had a stare-down contest when Russian missiles began showing up in Fidel Castro's Cuba. President John F. Kennedy sent the Navy to keep any more ships from entering Cuban waters. After 13 days, premier Nikita Kruschev blinked and removed the weapons.
6. What 1942 WWII battle was the first major defeat for Nazi Germany in the African campaign?

Answer: El Alamein

There were actually two battles in the area of El Alamein (or Al 'Alymayn) ... the first battle in July stunted the advance of the vaunted 'Afrika-Korps' under the 'Desert Fox' General Erwin Rommel. The second battle, which began October 23rd, turned the tide of battle in North Africa.
7. Up until the attacks on New York and the Pentagon on September 11th, 2001 ('9/11'), the greatest loss of U.S. life in a terrorist attack occurred on October 23rd, 1983, in what location?

Answer: Beirut, Lebanon

Suicide commandos driving trucks packed with explosives drove into two bases where U.S. and French troops were stationed as peace-keepers. Two hundred and forty-one Marines and Sailors died in the attack. By February the following year, President Ronald Reagan had removed the troops from the region.
8. Which future major-league baseball Hall of Famer was first signed to the Triple-A Montreal Royals on October 23rd, 1945?

Answer: Jackie Robinson

In under 18 months, Robinson became the first African-American since Moses Fleetwood Walker to play major-league baseball for the Brooklyn (now Los Angeles) Dodgers.
9. Gary Gabelich set the land speed record - which remained for well over a decade - when he drove to a speed of 622.4 mph (1,002 kph) at the Bonneville Salt Flats on October 23rd, 1970. What was the name of his record-setting vehicle?

Answer: The 'Blue Flame'

U.K. driver Richard Noble broke Gabelich's record in 1983 when his 'Thrust-2' rocketed to 633.5 mph (1,019.5 kph). The current record was set in 1997 when another Brit, Andy Green, took the 'Thrust-SSC' to 763 mph (1,127.9 kph)...breaking the sound barrier.
10. Which of the following celebrities was NOT born on October 23rd?

Answer: Alice Cooper

Cooper (née Vincent Furnier) was born on February 4th. Other famous people born on October 23rd include swimmer Gertrude Ederle, golfer Chi Chi Rodriguez, quarterback Doug Flutie, and singers Dwight Yoakum and 'Weird' Al Yankovic.
Source: Author Oddball

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