Tuesday, January 07, 2014

Alan Rock's Trivia!

Questions:

1)  Today was once known as Melody Ranch Day, marking the debut on January 7, 1940 of Melody Ranch on CBS Radio. What singing cowboy host kept listeners tuned in for 16 years?

2)  On this date in 1789, a very special election occurred. What was it for?

3)  The first commercial bank in the U.S. was opened on this day in 1782, in this city.

4)  On this date in 1990, this famous building was closed to the public due to safety concerns. Which building was it?

Answers:

1)  Gene Autry was the host.

2)  The first U.S. presidential election was held.

3)  Philadelphia

4)  The Leaning Tower of Pisa. It was stabilized and reopened in 2001.

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