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September 30 in History Trivia Quiz

September 30 is my birthday. I thought it would be fun to quiz you on what has happened on this date in history. Enjoy!

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

Author
Mr. Turkle

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
254,470

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
500

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Question 1 of 10

1. On September 30 of what year was the Baseball World Series first televised? Hint

1944

1940

1947

1945

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many people did Jack The Ripper kill on September 30, 1888? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. What animated TV show made its US debut on September 30, 1960? Hint

The Flintstones

The Simpsons

The Jetsons

Futurama

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which famous author was born on September 30, 1924? Hint

Stephen King

Truman Capote

Robert Frost

Anton Chekov

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Question 5 of 10

5. On September 30 of what year did James Dean die in a car accident? Hint

1955

1956

1954

1957

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Question 6 of 10

6. What country celebrates its day of Independence on September 30? Hint

Iran

Botswana

South Africa

Nepal

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Grand Final of the AFL (Australian Football League) occurs on the last Saturday of September. When was the last time the Grand Final was held on September 30. Hint

2005

2003

2004

2006

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was proclaimed King of England on 30 September 1399? Hint

Henry IV

Lear

Richard III

MacBeth

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following people was NOT born on September 30? Hint

Fran Drescher

Harry Connick Jr.

Eric Stoltz

Martina Hingis

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was discovered 600 miles south of Tokyo on September 30, 2004? Hint

A giant squid

An island

A skeleton

A murder victim

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On September 30 of what year was the Baseball World Series first televised?

Answer: 1947

The match was between the New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Dodgers.

2. How many people did Jack The Ripper kill on September 30, 1888?

Answer: 2

Jack the Ripper killed Elizabeth Stride and Catherine Eddowes. As far as is known they were his third and fourth victims.

3. What animated TV show made its US debut on September 30, 1960?

Answer: The Flintstones

The Flintstones made their debut appearance on the ABC. The show was inspired by the Honeymooners. Interestingly enough, the original title for the show was "The Flagstones".

4. Which famous author was born on September 30, 1924?

Answer: Truman Capote

Truman Capote was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He went on to write books such as "Breakfast at Tiffany's", "The Muses Are Heard" and "In Cold Blood". The 2005 film "Capote" starring Phillip Seymour Hoffman is based on his life during the time he wrote "In Cold Blood".

5. On September 30 of what year did James Dean die in a car accident?

Answer: 1955

Dean was killed in a head on collision at the interesction of US Highway 46 and California State Route 41. His friend Rolf Wuetherich was also in the car but did not die.

6. What country celebrates its day of Independence on September 30?

Answer: Botswana

On September 30 of every year, the people of Botswana celebrate the fact they became independent of the United Kingdom in 1966.

7. The Grand Final of the AFL (Australian Football League) occurs on the last Saturday of September. When was the last time the Grand Final was held on September 30.

Answer: 2006

The Grand Final was played between the West Coast Eagles and the Sydney Swans. Sydney won the Qualifying Final by one point a few weeks earlier but this time it was West Coast who managed to win by one point in one of the most exciting final quarters in AFL Grand Final history.

8. Who was proclaimed King of England on 30 September 1399?

Answer: Henry IV

Henry IV became the King of England at the age of 22 following the removal from the throne of Richard II. He remained King until his death in 1413.

9. Which of the following people was NOT born on September 30?

Answer: Harry Connick Jr.

Harry Connick Jr. was born on September 11, 1967. Fran Drescher was born in 1957, Eric Stoltz was born in 1961, Martina Hingis was born in 1980.

10. What was discovered 600 miles south of Tokyo on September 30, 2004?

Answer: A giant squid

The giant squid was reported on around the world and was the first real evidence of anything in the vein of a "sea monster". The once mythical giant squid is one of the inspirtations for the "Kraken" in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series.

Source: Author Mr. Turkle

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