Alan Rock's Trivia!

Questions:

1) On this date in 1936 the first Volkswagen factory opened. Who was responsible for spearheading that effort?

2) Who originally held the patent for stand up advertising cards on restaurant tables?

Answers:

1) Adolf Hitler

2) Lawrence Welk

Alan Rock's Trivia!

Questions:

1) On this date in 1793, George Washington convened the first U.S. Cabinet meeting. Where was it held?

2) What Hollywood actress patented a missile guidance system?

3) What does URL stand for?

Answers:

1) In his home.

2) Hedy Lamarr

3) Universal Resource Locator

Alan Rock's Trivia!

Questions:

1) On this date in 1938, the first nylon one went on sale in New Jersey. What was it?

2) Which famous actor turned down the lead in An Officer and a Gentleman?

Answers:

1) the toothbrush

2) John Travolta

Alan Rock's Trivia!

Questions:

1) What is the common name for amytropic lateral sclerosis?

2) Which president is buried on the National Cathedral grounds in Washington DC?

3) Name the first female candidate (of a major political party) to run for Vice-President?

4) How many muscles do caterpillars have?

Answers:

1) ALS is also referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease."

2) Woodrow Wilson

3) Geraldine Ferraro ran as Walter Mondale's running mate in the 1984 election.

4) According to the New World Encyclopedia, caterpillars have some 4000 muscles, as opposed to humans' 629.

Alan Rock's Trivia, Feb 22, 2010

Q: The title role in 1971's "Dirty Harry" was originally offered to (?) who turned it down, then to (?), who also turned it down, then to (?) who refused. The fourth candidate was Clint Eastwood, who gratefully accepted the role. Who were the first three actors?
A: Frank Sinatra, John Wayne, and Paul Newman.

Q: On February 22, 1959 the Daytona 500 was run for the first time. Who won?
A: Lee Petty.

Q: What was the first film in the 1940's major silver screen series that became Bob Hope's hallmark?
A: The "Road to Singapore."

Alan Rock's Trivia!

Questions:

1) Actor Lee Marvin was born on this date in 1924. He won a Best Actor Oscar for his role in this 1965 movie, called _____________.

2) Which state was the first to ban alcoholic beverages?

3) On this date in 1922, this vaudeville star became the first big name in show business to sign to a regular radio show. ____________

Answers:

1) Cat Ballou

2) Kansas

3) Ed Wynn

Alan Rock's Trivia!

Questions:

1) Who was the Russian cosmonaut to be in the first manned space mission?

2) Who was the first African-American to win an individual gold medal in the history of the Winter Olympics?

3) On this date in 1953, the first 3D movie opened at Loew's State Theater in New York, kicking off a brief fad, requiring 3D enthusiasts to attend the movies equipped with special glasses. What was the name of the film?

Answers:

1) Yuri Gagarin - in 1961.

2) Shani Davis won the men's 1,000 meter speed skating competition in Turin in 2006. He repeated the accomplishment last evening. In Turin, Shani hugged a teddy bear as he took his victory lap. When he skated his victory lap last night he held the American flag to his chest.

3) Bwana Devil was the name of the film. It starred Robert Stack and Barbara Britton.

Alan Rock's Trivia!

Questions:

1) On this date in 1844 the creator of the mail-order catalogue was born. Who was he?

Answers:

1) Montgomery Ward

Alan Rock's Trivia!

Questions:

1) Which president brought more pets - more than any other president - including cats, dogs, lizards, guinea pigs, ponies and kangaroos - to the White House?

2) Who was the only grandchild of a president to also become president?

3) Who was the first Boy Scout to become president?

4) "To Anacreon in Heaven" is heard at occasions where people are expected to stand when it is played.

Answers:

1) Teddy Roosevelt

2) Benjamin Harrison

3) John F. Kennedy

4) It is the theme for the Star Spangled Banner

Alan Rock's Trivia!

Questions:

1) George Washington never referred to the national capital by name. What did he call it?

2) Before leaving Illinois for the White House, Abraham Lincoln was forced to sell what two belongings?

Answers:

1) "Federal City"

2) Abraham Lincoln sold both his horse and cow.

Alan Rock's Trivia!

Questions:

1) In what language was the book Bambi first published?

2) On this date in 1877, the telephone was publicly demonstrated with a call between what two cities?

3) On this date in 1924, Paul Whiteman and his orchestra performed Rhapsody in Blue. Who was the featured soloist on piano?

Answers:

1) German

2) Boston and Salem, Massachusetts

3) The composer, George Gershwin

Alan Rock's Trivia!

Questions:

1) On this date in 1945, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston CHurchill, and Josef Stalin ended their wartime conference. Where was it held?

2) On this date in 1966, Willie Mays became the highest-paid baseball player, signing a two-year contract with the San Francisco Giants. How much was he paid?

Answers:

1) Yalta

2) $130,000

Alan Rock's Trivia!

Questions:

1) On February 10, 1942, history's first gold record was awarded to whom and for what song?

2) For what film did actresses Laura Dern and her mother Diane Ladd both receive Oscar nominations?

3) Where did the slogan "All the news that's fit to print" first appear?

Answers:

1) The Glenn Miller Orchestra for "Chattanooga Choo Choo." RCA presented a gold-sprayed master disc to Miller during a radio broadcast.

2) Rambling Rose -- Laura as Best Actress, and Diane for Best Supporting Actress.

3) On page one of the New York Times on February 10, 1897.

Alan Rock's Trivia!

Questions:

1) Born on this date in 1773, this president served the shortest term of any. Who was he?

2) The Hollywood "Walk of Fame" was inaugurated on this date in 1960. Who was the first to receive a star?

3) The first African American player was inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame on this date in 1971. Who was he?

4) On this date in 1997, The Simpsons became the longest-running animated series to air in prime-time. What other animated series held the record prior to The Simpsons?

Answers:

1) WIlliam Harrison famously caught a cold during his inauguration and died from it a month later.

2) Joanne Woodward

3) Satchel Paige

4) The Flintstones

Alan Rock's Trivia!

Questions:

1) Vessels at sea are often marked "HMS." What do those initials signify?

2) At a live performance, what does SRO stand for?

Answers:

1) "Her (or His) Majesty's Ship

2) standing room only

Alan Rock's Trivia!

Questions:

1) Who was the first couple to be shown in bed together on primetime television?

2) Who was the first president to be buried in Washington, D.C.?

Answers:

1) Fred and Wilma Flintstone

2) Woodrow Wilson

Alan Rock's Trivia!

Questions:

1) The first Olympics to be held in the U.S. opened on this date in 1932. Where did they take place?

2) This National Park was founded in 1872 and remains active today. It was the first National Park in the world. Which park is it and where is it located?

3) Launched January 31st, 1958, what was the name of this first U.S. satellite to orbit the Earth?

4) How many grams of fat should be consumed daily, based on the average 2,000 calorie per day average?

Answers:

1) Lake Placid, NY

2) Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

3) Explorer

4) 65

Alan Rock's Trivia!

Questions:

1) On this date in 1959, Buddy Holly, along with two other Rock and Roll stars were killed. Who were the other two?

2) The 16th Amendment became law on this date in 1913. What did it provide?

3) Who was the famous traitor who led attacks on West Point and New London, Connecticut?

4) Johan Gutenberg was born this date in 1468. What did he invent?

Answers:

1) Richie Valens and "The Big Bopper"

2) It provided that every American would be taxed according to income.

3) Benedict Arnold

4) The printing press

Alan Rock's Trivia!

Questions:

1) On this date in 1998, President Clinton presented what hadn't been seen in 30 years prior. What was it?

2) In Charles Schulz' beloved strip, "Peanuts," what was Linus's little brother's name?

3) What state capital was once named "Terminus"?

4) What was Farrah Fawcett's character's name on Charlie's Angels?

Answers:

1) A balanced budget

2) Rerun

3) Atlanta

4) Jill Munroe