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Quiz about Things That Happened in July 1998

Things That Happened in July 1998 Quiz

Where were we in 1998? Take this quiz and see if you remember!

A multiple-choice quiz by Gatsby722. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Gatsby722

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
82,938

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. A TV celebrity's son had been murdered and, on July 7 1998, someone was convicted for doing the horrible deed. Whose son was killed? Hint

Carroll O'Connor

Sally Jessy Raphael

Robert Blake

Bill Cosby

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Question 2 of 10

2. A Pacific tsunami killed hundreds on or around July 17 1998. Where did that happen? Hint

Papua New Guinea

Azerbaijan

Guatemala

Oman

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Question 3 of 10

3. The U.S. Congress voted to overhaul which governmental agency on July 9 1998? Hint

ATF

IRS

Immigration

Securities And Exchange

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Question 4 of 10

4. President Clinton returned to the US after being abroad in July 1998. Where was he? Hint

Mexico

Jordan

England

China

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Question 5 of 10

5. Speaking of Clinton, did he he admit to his 'fling' with Monica Lewinsky in July 1998?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which TV network retracted an unsubstantiated report about the use of nerve gas on July 2---even though the supposed event happened in 1970? Hint

NBC

ABC

Fox News

CNN

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Question 7 of 10

7. What two zodiac signs appear in July, no matter what year it is?

Answer: (Three Words with 'and' in the middle)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which beloved TV actor died on July 21 1998? Hint

Bob Cummings

Jackie Gleason

Danny Thomas

Robert Young

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Question 9 of 10

9. Dow-Corning Corporation agreed on a 3.2 billion dollar settlement on July 8, 1998 in a class action suit. What product of theirs was faulty? Hint

landing gear on airplanes

no product---it was about EPA violations

explosive kitchen devices

breast implants

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Question 10 of 10

10. President Clinton released 100 million dollars to 11 states in the Southern U.S. on July 23 1998 for relief. They had a problem and needed help. What was the problem? Hint

Floods

Schools needed reform

A series of hurricanes

Drought

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A TV celebrity's son had been murdered and, on July 7 1998, someone was convicted for doing the horrible deed. Whose son was killed?

Answer: Bill Cosby

Mikail Markhasev was convicted of killing Ennis W. Cosby. O'Connor's son committed suicide and Raphael's daughter died, but neither in 1998. As for Robert Blake, well...

2. A Pacific tsunami killed hundreds on or around July 17 1998. Where did that happen?

Answer: Papua New Guinea

A 23 foot wall of water killed at least 2000 people when this disaster happened.

3. The U.S. Congress voted to overhaul which governmental agency on July 9 1998?

Answer: IRS

They decided, in a 402 to 8 vote, that the tax man ought to get his 'grouch' off and be a little more cooperative.

4. President Clinton returned to the US after being abroad in July 1998. Where was he?

Answer: China

He took a 9-day visit to China, ending on July 1.

5. Speaking of Clinton, did he he admit to his 'fling' with Monica Lewinsky in July 1998?

Answer: no

No, he did that the next month. Like everybody didn't know anyway!

6. Which TV network retracted an unsubstantiated report about the use of nerve gas on July 2---even though the supposed event happened in 1970?

Answer: CNN

They reported that the US military had used the gas in Laos in hopes of getting rid of American defectors.

7. What two zodiac signs appear in July, no matter what year it is?

Answer: Cancer and Leo

8. Which beloved TV actor died on July 21 1998?

Answer: Robert Young

He was in 'Father Knows Best' and 'Marcus Welby, M.D.' and was 91 when he passed away.

9. Dow-Corning Corporation agreed on a 3.2 billion dollar settlement on July 8, 1998 in a class action suit. What product of theirs was faulty?

Answer: breast implants

Tens of thousands of women sued them, claiming damage from their silicone implants. They gave up and paid up.

10. President Clinton released 100 million dollars to 11 states in the Southern U.S. on July 23 1998 for relief. They had a problem and needed help. What was the problem?

Answer: Drought

It was way dry that year and agricultural losses were staggering.

Source: Author Gatsby722

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