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When Did That Happen? Trivia Quiz

Pick the correct date ... and have fun.

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

Author
gazza_j

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
298,218

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
4813

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 86 (2/10), Guest 76 (7/10), Guest 68 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. When did Alexander Fleming discover penicillin? Hint

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1953

1928

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Question 2 of 10

2. When did Lenin die? Hint

1930

1917

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Question 3 of 10

3. When were the first Dead Sea Scrolls discovered? Hint

1902

1921

1956

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Question 4 of 10

4. When did Charles Lindbergh become the first man to cross the Atlantic solo? Hint

1927

1934

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Question 5 of 10

5. When did Mark David Chapman assassinate John Lennon? Hint

1986

1991

1978

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Question 6 of 10

6. When did 'The Simpsons' first air? Hint

1982

1990

1987

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Question 7 of 10

7. When did Shakespeare die? Hint

1720

1599

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Question 8 of 10

8. When did the Chernobyl disaster occur? Hint

1980

1990

1974

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Question 9 of 10

9. When did the first modern Olympics take place? Hint

1888

1904

1896

1912

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Question 10 of 10

10. When did Yuri Gagarin become the first man in space? Hint

1950

1961

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When did Alexander Fleming discover penicillin?

Answer: 1928

Fleming actually discovered penicillin by accident - he left a petri dish exposed to the elements by accident. When he returned he found a strange mould had grown in the dish. This mould was penicillin!

2. When did Lenin die?

Answer: 1924

Lenin was the main leader of the Russian 'October' revolution of 1917, which marked the beginning of Communist rule in Russia. He was the founder of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR).

3. When were the first Dead Sea Scrolls discovered?

Answer: 1947

The Dead Sea Scrolls were an extremely important discovery because, among other things, they contain the oldest known manuscipts of sections of the Old Testament. They were discovered in small caves where they were hidden to prevent their destruction due to religious persecution.

4. When did Charles Lindbergh become the first man to cross the Atlantic solo?

Answer: 1927

Lindbergh's baby was kidnapped and held for ransom, and died before he could be rescued.

5. When did Mark David Chapman assassinate John Lennon?

Answer: 1980

In 2008, Chapman was denied parole for the fifth time. He Was sentenced to 20 years to life imprisonment.

6. When did 'The Simpsons' first air?

Answer: 1987

They aired for the first time on the Tracy Ullman show in August 1987 as a filler.

7. When did Shakespeare die?

Answer: 1616

The actual cause of Shakespeare's death remains a mystery. Only about half his plays appeared in print in his lifetime.

8. When did the Chernobyl disaster occur?

Answer: 1986

The disaster occured because the reactor design itself was flawed, and the people operating it were inadequately trained and operated without regard for proper safety protocols.

9. When did the first modern Olympics take place?

Answer: 1896

They were held in Athens, which also hosted the games in 2004. The first ever Olympic games (the ancient Olympics) were held in Olympia, Greece, in 776 BC.

10. When did Yuri Gagarin become the first man in space?

Answer: 1961

Gagarin was closely followed by the first American in space, Alan Shepard, less than one month later.

Source: Author gazza_j

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