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What Happened on January 3rd? Trivia Quiz

Quiz on famous events that have happened on this day in the past.

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

Author
ilovethisgame

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
119,766

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
841

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What famous Roman statesman and orator was born on Jan. 3rd, 106 BC? Hint

Quintilian

Cicero

Julius Caeser

Cato

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which famous author was born on Jan. 3rd, 1892? Hint

Mark Twain

Harper Lee

J.R.R. Tolkien

Daniel Defoe

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Question 3 of 10

3. On Jan. 3rd, 1924, Howard Carter discovered the sarcophagus of which king?

Answer: (One word only)

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Question 4 of 10

4. On Jan 3rd, 1938, which organization was formed by F.D.R.? Hint

The March of Dimes

Central Intelligence Agency

Meals on Wheels

Department of Housing and Urban Development

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Question 5 of 10

5. On January 3rd, 1833, Britain repossessed or seized which group of islands? Hint

Heard and McDonald Islands

Falkland Islands

Virgin Islands

Channel Islands

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Question 6 of 10

6. On Jan 3rd, 1961, the United States severed its relation with which country? Hint

Germany

China

Cuba

Russia

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Question 7 of 10

7. On Jan. 3rd, 1946, which member of the band 'Led Zeppelin' was born? Hint

Robert Plant

Jimmy Page

John Paul Jones

John Bonham

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Question 8 of 10

8. The New York Yankees purchased which slugger on Jan. 3rd, 1920? Hint

Babe Ruth

Lou Gehrig

Yogi Berra

Jason Giambi

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which country's national anthem was sung for the first time on Jan. 3rd, 1780? Hint

United Kingdom

Denmark

Switzerland

United States

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which reformer was excommunicated on Jan 3rd, 1521?

Answer: (Two words- First and Last name)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What famous Roman statesman and orator was born on Jan. 3rd, 106 BC?

Answer: Cicero

Marcus Tullius Cicero introduced Greek philosophy to ancient Rome. Cicero wrote 'De Republica'.

2. Which famous author was born on Jan. 3rd, 1892?

Answer: J.R.R. Tolkien

Tolkien wrote the popular 'Lord of the Rings' series which has been made into a series of movies.

3. On Jan. 3rd, 1924, Howard Carter discovered the sarcophagus of which king?

Answer: King Tutankhmen

Howard Carter found King Tut near Luxor, Egypt. No one knows why he died. Tut's sacophagus is supposed to have a curse on it.

4. On Jan 3rd, 1938, which organization was formed by F.D.R.?

Answer: The March of Dimes

The March of Dimes was created to help fight polio. The original name of the organization was the National Foundation for the Infantile Paralysis.

5. On January 3rd, 1833, Britain repossessed or seized which group of islands?

Answer: Falkland Islands

The year 1833 is widely taken as the year that Britain took possession of the islands, though there had been earlier claims and and an earlier British settlement there - hence the word 'repossessed' in the question. There is disagreement as to whether the islands belonged to Argentina at the time - or to nobody.
In 1982 Argentina invaded the islands (or repossessed them, depending on one's view of the matter). Britain regained control of them 75 days later.

6. On Jan 3rd, 1961, the United States severed its relation with which country?

Answer: Cuba

Fidel Castro was excommunicated exactly one year later.

7. On Jan. 3rd, 1946, which member of the band 'Led Zeppelin' was born?

Answer: John Paul Jones

John Paul Jones was the group's bass player.

8. The New York Yankees purchased which slugger on Jan. 3rd, 1920?

Answer: Babe Ruth

George Herman Ruth was purchased by the Yankees from the Red Sox for $125,000. It took the BoSox 84 years to garner another World Series title and break what was known as the 'Curse of the Bambino'.

9. Which country's national anthem was sung for the first time on Jan. 3rd, 1780?

Answer: Denmark

Denmark's national anthem is 'Kong Kristian'.

10. Which reformer was excommunicated on Jan 3rd, 1521?

Answer: Martin Luther

Luther was excommunicated by Pope Leo X.

Source: Author ilovethisgame

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