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Ten Days In February Trivia Quiz

Ten February dates that may or may not have changed the world... Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ikabud. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Ikabud

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
59,850

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What took place on February 14th, 1929? Hint

The Wall Street Crash

The foundation stone for the Boulder Dam (Hoover Dam) was laid

President Wilson died, aged 73

The St Valentine's Day Massacre

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Question 2 of 10

2. Why is February 9th, 1964, a significant date in music history? Hint

The long running English show 'Top of the Pops' is aired for the first time

Chubby Checker's 'The Twist' reaches Number One for the second time

The Beatles appear on Ed Sullivan for the first time

Elvis marries in Las Vegas

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was killed on February 21st, 1965? Hint

Dr Martin Luther King Jr

Malcolm X

Mary Jo Kopechne, at Chappaquiddick

Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in Britain

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Question 4 of 10

4. Another milestone in music history occurred on February 3rd 1959. What was it? Hint

Michael Jackson is born

Elvis Presley joins the Army

Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper die in a plane crash

Paul Anka rewrites the words of 'Comme d'Habitude', into 'My Way'

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Question 5 of 10

5. An unprecedented event took place on February 14th, 1989, that made world wide headlines. What was it? Hint

A brave student tries to hold back a Chinese Army tank, with his hands, at Tianemen Square, Beijing

Author Salman Rushdie goes into hiding after being sentenced to death by Ayatollah Khomeini

Water ice residues are found on the Lunar surface

British ice skating pair, Torvill and Dean score perfect tens across the board at the world champion

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Question 6 of 10

6. One of the most legendary acts of bravery in world history, took place in 1836, starting on February 23rd. What was it? Hint

Custer's last stand

The charge of the light brigade

The defence of Khartoum

The defence of the Alamo

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Question 7 of 10

7. A ground-breaking annonucement was made to the world's media on February 2nd, 1990. Who made it? Hint

Mikhail Gorbachev, announces the dissolution of the U.S.S.R.

Princess Diana, claims that she has proof of her husband's infidelity

Den Xiao Ping, announces the release of Tianemen Square student leaders

F. W. De Klerk announces the imminent release of Nelson Mandela

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which eminent scientist died on February 18th, 1967? Hint

Robert Oppenheimer

Sir Alexander Fleming

Albert Einstein

Carl Sagan

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Question 9 of 10

9. This eminent scientist was born on February 19th, 1473. Who was he? Hint

Johannes Kepler

Galileo Galilei

Nicolaus Copernicus

Isaac Newton

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which famous sportsman was born on February 6, 1895? Hint

Joe Louis

Sir Gordon Richards

Sir Matt Busby

Babe Ruth

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What took place on February 14th, 1929?

Answer: The St Valentine's Day Massacre

On the morning of Feb. 14, at a garage located at 2122 North Clark Street, Chicago, seven members of Bugs Moran's mob were executed, supposedly by Al Capone's cronies. The site is now marked by a fenced lawn and five trees. The centre tree marks the spot where Moran's men met their end.

2. Why is February 9th, 1964, a significant date in music history?

Answer: The Beatles appear on Ed Sullivan for the first time

The Fab Four went on to do two more Ed Sullivan shows on their first visit to the United States.

3. Who was killed on February 21st, 1965?

Answer: Malcolm X

Malcolm X was born Malcolm Little in Omaha, Nebraska. His father, Earl Little, a Baptist preacher and civil rights advocate, was murdered. This event fundamentally shaped Malcolm's future.

4. Another milestone in music history occurred on February 3rd 1959. What was it?

Answer: Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper die in a plane crash

Buddy Holly chartered a plane to take him and the other two perfomers to their next tour stop. Shortly after take off from Mason City, Iowa, the plane crashed into a corn field, killing all on board.

5. An unprecedented event took place on February 14th, 1989, that made world wide headlines. What was it?

Answer: Author Salman Rushdie goes into hiding after being sentenced to death by Ayatollah Khomeini

Salman Rushdie, author of the controversial book 'The Satanic Verses', so enraged the Muslim regime in Iran, that the spiritual leader of that country, Ayatollah Khomeini, said it was the duty of every good Muslim to kill this man and anyone associated with his book.

6. One of the most legendary acts of bravery in world history, took place in 1836, starting on February 23rd. What was it?

Answer: The defence of the Alamo

A group of 189 Texas volunteers defended the old mission against a Mexican Army of thousands. Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie and William Travis, all perished in the resulting massacre.

7. A ground-breaking annonucement was made to the world's media on February 2nd, 1990. Who made it?

Answer: F. W. De Klerk announces the imminent release of Nelson Mandela

The announcement was of the imminent release of Nelson Mandela, which occured on February 11th of that year.

8. Which eminent scientist died on February 18th, 1967?

Answer: Robert Oppenheimer

Robert Oppenheimer was the director of the Los Alamos laboratory during the development of the atomic bomb, from 1943 to 1945.

9. This eminent scientist was born on February 19th, 1473. Who was he?

Answer: Nicolaus Copernicus

Nicolaus Copernicus was born in Torun, Poland. His theories on the universe and the solar system, although revolutionary at the time, made possible the work of the other three.

10. Which famous sportsman was born on February 6, 1895?

Answer: Babe Ruth

George Herman 'Babe' Ruth was born in Baltimore, Maryland. This celebrated left hander pitched for the Boston Red Sox, before being sold to the New York Yankees in 1920. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936.

Source: Author Ikabud

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