 | Tim Berners-Lee: Amazing Computer Scientist!
1990 – Tim Berners-Lee opens the WWW - World Wide Web to new users. What a concept!
Author: bill  , Last Taken: 1472 days 6 hrs 36 min 18 sec ago, Times taken: 564, Average Score:50.7%
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 | Hayden Panettiere: Film Roles
Match Hayden's film roles on her birthday!
Author: catherine  , Last Taken: 880 days 1 hrs 58 min 41 sec ago, Times taken: 55, Average Score:44.9%
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 | NFL #1 Draft Pick Busts
NFL Training Camp kicks off. Who will be the biggest bust?
Author: dartjock  , Last Taken: 1889 days 0 hrs 50 min 46 sec ago, Times taken: 26, Average Score:68.1%
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 | Civil War - Union Military Leaders #1
1861 – American Civil War: George B. McClellan assumes command of the Army of the Potomac.
Author: bill , Last Taken: 1269 days 0 hrs 28 min 46 sec ago, Times taken: 329, Average Score:43.8%
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 | English Royalty Firsts
They should name the baby "Olaf" because it spells "loaf" when you scramble the letters!
Author: grant228  , Last Taken: 1282 days 7 hrs 6 min 45 sec ago, Times taken: 256, Average Score:56.5%
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 | Millard Fillmore: 13th U.S. President
1850 – The U.S. President Zachary Taylor dies and Millard Fillmore becomes the 13th US President/.
Author: bill , Last Taken: 1868 days 4 hrs 42 min 28 sec ago, Times taken: 206, Average Score:49.1%
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 | Fathers Day
1910 – The first Fatherrs Day is celebrated in Spokane, Washington.
Author: bill , Last Taken: 1840 days 23 hrs 54 min 4 sec ago, Times taken: 59, Average Score:57.8%
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 | Boston Bruins History & Facts
The Bruins are up 2 games to 1.
Author: bill , Last Taken: 1514 days 2 hrs 35 min 56 sec ago, Times taken: 388, Average Score:51.1%
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 | Greenland or Iceland?
Today in 1944 – Iceland declares independence from Denmark and becomes a republic.
Author: bill , Last Taken: 844 days 8 hrs 52 min 57 sec ago, Times taken: 135, Average Score:61.9%
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 | MLB Hall of Famers
Today in 1939 – The Baseball Hall of Fame opens in Cooperstown, New York.
Author: dartjock , Last Taken: 1277 days 4 hrs 23 min 17 sec ago, Times taken: 42, Average Score:89.8%
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 | Benjamin Harrison: 23rd U.S. President
Today in 1892 – Benjamin Harrison becomes the first US President to attend a baseball game.
Author: bill , Last Taken: 820 days 16 hrs 21 min 33 sec ago, Times taken: 301, Average Score:54.3%
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 | World War II: D-Day Facts
We remember those who fought so gallantly at Normandy - 69 years ago today.
Author: bill , Last Taken: 1309 days 23 hrs 26 min 10 sec ago, Times taken: 115, Average Score:83%
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 | The Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy
We remember the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, 45 years ago today..
Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 1158 days 18 hrs 59 min 31 sec ago, Times taken: 410, Average Score:64.7%
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 | Famous People from Wisconsin
Today in 1848 – Wisconsin is admitted as the 30th U.S. state.
Author: bill , Last Taken: 1330 days 1 hrs 31 min 32 sec ago, Times taken: 29, Average Score:65.5%
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 | Scott Carpenter: US Astronaut
1962–American astronaut Scott Carpenter orbits the Earth three times in the Aurora 7 space capsule
Author: patrickryan  , Last Taken: 3089 days 23 hrs 0 min 37 sec ago, Times taken: 11, Average Score:62.7%
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 | Famous People from Oklahoma
Our thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by the Oklahoma tornado tragedy.
Author: phonerec  , Last Taken: 1834 days 21 hrs 48 min 58 sec ago, Times taken: 130, Average Score:60.1%
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 | The New Deal of the 1930s
1933–New Deal: President Roosevelt signs an act creating the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Author: BubblyJolie  , Last Taken: 2305 days 14 hrs 59 min 40 sec ago, Times taken: 877, Average Score:50.6%
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 | Detroit Red Wings: 1996-97 Season
The Wings upset the Ducks to move on to play the Black Hawks.
Author: bill , Last Taken: 1421 days 9 hrs 24 min 40 sec ago, Times taken: 315, Average Score:57.4%
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 | Mother's Day All Over the World
Hope you treat your mom like a queen today!
Author: bill , Last Taken: 1123 days 18 hrs 3 min 5 sec ago, Times taken: 163, Average Score:49.4%
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 | William "Buffalo Bill" Cody: Wild West Showman
Today in 1887: Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show opens in London.
Author: bill , Last Taken: 1083 days 9 hrs 59 min 50 sec ago, Times taken: 292, Average Score:42.2%
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 | Car Advertising Slogans
1998 – Mercedes-Benz buys Chrysler for $40 billion USD and forms DaimlerChrysler
Author: Samurai Sam  , Last Taken: 923 days 20 hrs 44 min 1 sec ago, Times taken: 874, Average Score:33.8%
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 | John Steinbeck: Awesome American Writer
Today in 1940: John Steinbeck is awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his novel "The Grapes of Wrath."
Author: Secret_Author  , Last Taken: 1840 days 0 hrs 48 min 54 sec ago, Times taken: 96, Average Score:67.8%
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 | Gone with the Wind Characters: Scarlett OHara
1937 – "Gone with the Wind," a novel by Margaret Mitchell, wins the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
Author: lmcubs  , Last Taken: 1012 days 10 hrs 55 min 59 sec ago, Times taken: 264, Average Score:80.2%
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 | Broadway Songs
Today in 1968 – The controversial musical Hair opens on Broadway.
Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 1075 days 0 hrs 26 min 34 sec ago, Times taken: 231, Average Score:69.8%
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 | The Phil Silvers Show
I barely remember it but this was a funny show!
Author: Samurai Sam , Last Taken: 820 days 0 hrs 42 min 32 sec ago, Times taken: 133, Average Score:77.6%
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 | Coldplay: Brit Pop Masters
Great band!
Author: Samurai Sam , Last Taken: 1461 days 18 hrs 57 min 43 sec ago, Times taken: 19, Average Score:48.9%
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 | The Trailer Park Boys: Part 1
Funny show!
Author: Samurai Sam , Last Taken: 884 days 13 hrs 50 min 58 sec ago, Times taken: 674, Average Score:88.5%
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 | The Loch Ness Monster
1934- The "Surgeon's Photo" of the Loch Ness Monster is taken. It was revealed as a fake in 1999.
Author: 0zero0  , Last Taken: 1474 days 15 hrs 34 min 36 sec ago, Times taken: 1,137, Average Score:50.7%
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 | America's National Monuments: Part 3
Today in 1908 – Natural Bridges National Monument is established in Utah.
Author: Secret_Author , Last Taken: 1865 days 23 hrs 58 min 42 sec ago, Times taken: 52, Average Score:46.9%
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 | Yes: Classic Lineup Years (1970-74)
Yes wraps up their US tour tonight in Detroit.
Author: bill , Last Taken: 1106 days 10 hrs 21 min 30 sec ago, Times taken: 151, Average Score:85%
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 | Baseball Players' Nicknames
It's Opening Day! Are you ready?
Author: dartjock , Last Taken: 939 days 20 hrs 28 min 54 sec ago, Times taken: 40, Average Score:73.8%
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 | Meriwether Lewis
1806: After reaching the Pacific Ocean, explorers Lewis and Clark begin their ardous journey home.
Author: patrickryan , Last Taken: 1917 days 0 hrs 10 min 10 sec ago, Times taken: 88, Average Score:61.7%
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 | The Beatles Basics
Today in 1963 – The Beatles' first album, "Please Please Me," is released in the United Kingdom.
Author: trickymutha  , Last Taken: 839 days 12 hrs 49 min 14 sec ago, Times taken: 399, Average Score:73.9%
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 | Australian Geography
Today in 1932 – The Sydney Harbour Bridge is opened.
Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 2417 days 15 hrs 45 min 32 sec ago, Times taken: 103, Average Score:41.7%
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 | Masters of the Internet
Today in 1985 – The first Internet domain name is registered (symbolics.com).
Author: dave  , Last Taken: 1470 days 21 hrs 46 min 59 sec ago, Times taken: 181, Average Score:41%
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 | Barbie: What a Doll!
Today in 1959: The Barbie doll makes its debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York.
Author: lmcubs , Last Taken: 2293 days 19 hrs 4 min 6 sec ago, Times taken: 197, Average Score:48.4%
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 | Daytona 500: The Super Bowl of NASCAR
Today in 1936 – Daytona Beach Road Course holds its first oval stock car race. Vroom, vroom!
Author: dartjock , Last Taken: 1138 days 19 hrs 20 min 32 sec ago, Times taken: 34, Average Score:60.3%
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 | One Day at a Time
Remember this great show starring Bonnie Franklin?
Author: bill , Last Taken: 886 days 10 hrs 32 min 43 sec ago, Times taken: 280, Average Score:75.2%
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 | John Tyler: 10th U.S. President
1845: US Pres. John Tyler signs a bill authorizing the United States to annex the Republic of Texas.
Author: bill , Last Taken: 1418 days 5 hrs 49 min 0 sec ago, Times taken: 234, Average Score:57.8%
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 | Giants of Medicine
Feb 28th, 1953 - A theory of DNA is presented
Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 1832 days 20 hrs 0 min 41 sec ago, Times taken: 99, Average Score:44.4%
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 | Pope Benedict XVI
Happy retirement Pope Benedict!
Author: bill , Last Taken: 951 days 18 hrs 47 min 13 sec ago, Times taken: 31, Average Score:58.4%
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 | Franklin D. Roosevelt: 32nd U.S. President - His Second Term
1951 – 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution, limiting Presidents to two terms, is ratified.
Author: bill , Last Taken: 1284 days 2 hrs 20 min 8 sec ago, Times taken: 141, Average Score:53.2%
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 | Academy Awards Basics
So, who was half naked at the Oscars?
Author: dana  , Last Taken: 2494 days 21 hrs 1 min 37 sec ago, Times taken: 178, Average Score:46.3%
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 | Grover Cleveland: 22nd & 24th U.S. President
1889: Pres. Cleveland signs a bill admitting N. Dakota, S. Dakota, Montana and Washington as states.
Author: bill , Last Taken: 1893 days 2 hrs 48 min 15 sec ago, Times taken: 202, Average Score:56.2%
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 | NBA Hall of Famers
Today in 1968 – In Springfield, MA, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame opens.
Author: dartjock , Last Taken: 1012 days 20 hrs 37 min 3 sec ago, Times taken: 150, Average Score:81.5%
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 | Baltimore Ravens History & Facts
PeopleQuiz Salutes the Baltimore Ravens, winner of the 2013 Super Bowl!
Author: bill , Last Taken: 960 days 20 hrs 18 min 18 sec ago, Times taken: 156, Average Score:58.7%
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 | Wendy Rule: Song Album Match
Author: heather~emo princess  , Last Taken: 4405 days 3 hrs 28 min 26 sec ago, Times taken: 4, Average Score:55%
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 | The Beatles Music in America
1969 – The Beatles' last public performance takes place, on the roof of Apple Records in London.
Author: dana , Last Taken: 1311 days 3 hrs 40 min 19 sec ago, Times taken: 180, Average Score:40.6%
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 | Gus Grissom: American Astronaut
1967–Three US astronauts are killed in a fire during a test of Apollo 1 at the Kennedy Space Cente
Author: patrickryan , Last Taken: 1266 days 22 hrs 47 min 9 sec ago, Times taken: 68, Average Score:63.2%
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 | Hockey - Odds & Ends
NHL Hockey is back. Do you care?
Author: garrett  , Last Taken: 1039 days 23 hrs 45 min 41 sec ago, Times taken: 326, Average Score:41.4%
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 | Atlanta Falcons History & Facts
The Falcons are flying high!
Author: bill , Last Taken: 1326 days 18 hrs 53 min 59 sec ago, Times taken: 316, Average Score:55.7%
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 | Who Played Scrooge? Part 2
Match the miser with the actor!
Author: LittleLady  , Last Taken: 1452 days 20 hrs 13 min 56 sec ago, Times taken: 65, Average Score:46.6%
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 | New Jersey "Firsts"
Author: LittleLady , Last Taken: 2295 days 14 hrs 58 min 40 sec ago, Times taken: 230, Average Score:38.8%
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 | World War II Basics
We remember all those lost on D-Day - June 6, 1944.
Author: russies  , Last Taken: 1066 days 2 hrs 41 min 56 sec ago, Times taken: 633, Average Score:60%
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 | Led Zeppelin: Post-Bonham Years (1980 and Beyond)
Today in 1980 – Led Zeppelin officially disbands, following the death of drummer John Bonham.
Author: bill , Last Taken: 1323 days 17 hrs 32 min 48 sec ago, Times taken: 126, Average Score:77.3%
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 | Glass Hammer: Emerging Progressive Rock Leaders
The new Glass Hammer album,
Author: bill , Last Taken: 3114 days 23 hrs 20 min 38 sec ago, Times taken: 31, Average Score:85.2%
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 | NHL: Defunct Teams
1917 – The National Hockey League is formed... If only they were still playing!
Author: FRANKL1965  , Last Taken: 1309 days 15 hrs 47 min 58 sec ago, Times taken: 71, Average Score:74.2%
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 | Famous People from Washington State
1889 – The State of Washington is admitted as the 42nd State of the United States.
Author: lmcubs , Last Taken: 2391 days 16 hrs 4 min 11 sec ago, Times taken: 108, Average Score:72.8%
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 | American Presidential Elections
Election Day in America!
Author: patrickryan , Last Taken: 1127 days 17 hrs 36 min 24 sec ago, Times taken: 721, Average Score:45%
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 | Presidential Candidates that Lost the Election
Time to brush up on your election history!
Author: zeppy73  , Last Taken: 2660 days 5 hrs 17 min 4 sec ago, Times taken: 43, Average Score:66.3%
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 | St. Louis Baseball Cardinals: 1982 Season
The Cardinals try to lock up their bid to the World Series tonight.
Author: Tornado Warning , Last Taken: 1222 days 21 hrs 14 min 7 sec ago, Times taken: 353, Average Score:72.3%
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 | Florida Gators Football History & Facts
Author: garrett , Last Taken: 1161 days 13 hrs 20 min 7 sec ago, Times taken: 2,643, Average Score:53.1%
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 | Saturday Night Live: Part I
1975 - Saturday Night Live debuts with George Carlin as the host.
Author: Samurai Sam , Last Taken: 1900 days 0 hrs 2 min 34 sec ago, Times taken: 74, Average Score:40.3%
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 | Nora Roberts: Multi-Talented Author
Happy birthday to a multi-talented author!
Author: phonerec , Last Taken: 1934 days 14 hrs 22 min 37 sec ago, Times taken: 64, Average Score:55.5%
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 | World Series Basics
1921 – Baseball: The World Series is broadcast on the radio for the first time.
Author: bill , Last Taken: 823 days 17 hrs 59 min 44 sec ago, Times taken: 344, Average Score:67.6%
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 | Houston Texans History & Facts
The Texans stay undefeated with a win over the Titans.
Author: bill , Last Taken: 1047 days 2 hrs 19 min 35 sec ago, Times taken: 255, Average Score:66.9%
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 | Hilary Duff: Movie Roles
Happy birthday to Hilary's Duff! Oops, I mean Hilary Duff....
Author: catherine , Last Taken: 1822 days 19 hrs 17 min 10 sec ago, Times taken: 138, Average Score:65.6%
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 | Avril Lavigne
Guess who's 28 today?
Author: Imi <3 :) , Last Taken: 1310 days 6 hrs 8 min 21 sec ago, Times taken: 57, Average Score:57.2%
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 | San Francisco 49ers History & Facts
The defensive-minded 49ers look to stay undefeated as they travel to Minnesota.
Author: bill , Last Taken: 1539 days 14 hrs 37 min 20 sec ago, Times taken: 390, Average Score:53.9%
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 | Kristen Johnston
Happy birthday Kristen!
Author: bill , Last Taken: 1463 days 18 hrs 10 min 60 sec ago, Times taken: 21, Average Score:53.3%
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 | NFL Hall of Famers
Are you ready for some football!?
Author: dartjock , Last Taken: 2347 days 15 hrs 9 min 40 sec ago, Times taken: 34, Average Score:90.6%
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 | John Hiatt: American Musician
Happy 60th, John, from PeopleQuiz
Author: scarlettem  , Last Taken: 2449 days 6 hrs 8 min 33 sec ago, Times taken: 34, Average Score:61.5%
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 | Genghis Khan - Mongol Warrior
On August 18th, in 1227, Genghis Khan died
Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 2298 days 9 hrs 18 min 21 sec ago, Times taken: 540, Average Score:45.6%
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 | Civil War Grab Bag #2
On August 17th, 1863 U.S. Union ships bombarded Fort Sumpter, setting off the American Civil War
Author: bill , Last Taken: 2348 days 21 hrs 10 min 42 sec ago, Times taken: 289, Average Score:73%
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 | The Wizard Of Oz Cast and Crew
On August 15th, 1939, The Wizard of Oz premiered in Hollywood.
Author: tkellz , Last Taken: 977 days 10 hrs 56 min 46 sec ago, Times taken: 385, Average Score:47.5%
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 | Cleopatra
30 BC - Cleopatra VII Philopator, the last ruler of the Egyptian Ptolemaic dynasty, commits suicide.
Author: bill , Last Taken: 976 days 13 hrs 5 min 28 sec ago, Times taken: 299, Average Score:48.4%
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 | The Jeffersons - Wacky American Sitcom!
RIP Sherman Hemsley, famous for his role as George Jefferson.
Author: tazzytina , Last Taken: 872 days 17 hrs 16 min 31 sec ago, Times taken: 933, Average Score:86.8%
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 | Linda Ronstadt: Versatile Singer
Happy birthday Linda!
Author: madman  , Last Taken: 940 days 20 hrs 39 min 17 sec ago, Times taken: 1,182, Average Score:63.3%
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 | Jane Goodall: A Friend to Chimpanzees
Today in 1960: Jane Goodall arrives at the Gombe Stream Reserve to begin her study of chimp behavior
Author: bill , Last Taken: 1275 days 4 hrs 42 min 49 sec ago, Times taken: 179, Average Score:48.2%
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 | Bill Cosby: A Funny Man!
Iconic funny man, speaker and actor Bill Cosby turns 75 today.
Author: Secret_Author , Last Taken: 1201 days 16 hrs 29 min 0 sec ago, Times taken: 188, Average Score:52.2%
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 | Walmart
Wal-mart was founded 50 years ago today, by Sam Walton. Congratulations!
Author: dartjock , Last Taken: 811 days 18 hrs 2 min 16 sec ago, Times taken: 9,442, Average Score:35.8%
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 | Olivia de Havilland: The Last Belle of Cinema
The incomparable Olivia de Havilland is 96 today. Happy birthday, my dear!
Author: bill , Last Taken: 1023 days 10 hrs 59 min 26 sec ago, Times taken: 48, Average Score:68.5%
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 | See the USA in Your Chevrolet: The 1960s
The first Chevrolet Corvette rolls off the assembly line in Flint, Michigan.
Author: Samurai Sam , Last Taken: 1048 days 19 hrs 30 min 60 sec ago, Times taken: 427, Average Score:58.2%
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 | Richard Nixon - 37th US President - Part 2
Today in 1974: U.S. president Richard Nixon visits the Soviet Union.
Author: patrickryan , Last Taken: 1283 days 23 hrs 55 min 11 sec ago, Times taken: 161, Average Score:65.2%
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 | Todd Rundgren: Versatile Musician
Happy birthday to rocker Todd Rundgren!
Author: bill , Last Taken: 1254 days 5 hrs 58 min 5 sec ago, Times taken: 100, Average Score:60.2%
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 | Cincinnati Reds: "The Big Red Machine"
1944 – 15-year old Joe Nuxhall of the Cincinnati Reds becomes the youngest player ever in MLB.
Author: dartjock , Last Taken: 1071 days 2 hrs 48 min 34 sec ago, Times taken: 250, Average Score:56.2%
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 | Naval Quotes in American History
1813 - Mortally-wounded US Commander James Lawrence gives his final order: "don't give up the ship!"
Author: patrickryan , Last Taken: 943 days 2 hrs 14 min 4 sec ago, Times taken: 38, Average Score:35.5%
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 | The Hatfields & The McCoys: American Feud
You watching this on History Channel? Interesting stuff...
Author: scarlettem , Last Taken: 811 days 3 hrs 25 min 10 sec ago, Times taken: 1,374, Average Score:63.1%
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 | Priscilla Presley: Classy Lady!
Happy birthday Priscilla Presley!
Author: bill , Last Taken: 1000 days 1 hrs 33 min 43 sec ago, Times taken: 182, Average Score:59.9%
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 | Norman Rockwell: Iconic American Artist
Today in 1916: The Saturday Evening Post publishes its first cover with a Norman Rockwell painting.
Author: bill , Last Taken: 878 days 22 hrs 54 min 7 sec ago, Times taken: 339, Average Score:46.8%
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 | Harry Truman's Presidential Opinions
PeopeQuiz recognizes the 128th anniversary of President Harry Truman's birth,
Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 2350 days 22 hrs 23 min 19 sec ago, Times taken: 92, Average Score:41.6%
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 | Jack Benny: Talented Entertainer
Today in 1932: Comedian Jack Benny's radio show airs for the first time.
Author: scarlettem , Last Taken: 1006 days 17 hrs 4 min 37 sec ago, Times taken: 131, Average Score:65.3%
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 | Civil War Grab Bag #1
Today in 1861: American Civil War: Maryland's House of Delegates votes not to secede from the Union.
Author: bill , Last Taken: 1056 days 0 hrs 54 min 49 sec ago, Times taken: 595, Average Score:49.4%
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 | Carol Burnett: Show Business Highlights
Happy Birthday Carol Burnett!
Author: phonerec , Last Taken: 1870 days 18 hrs 38 min 23 sec ago, Times taken: 118, Average Score:56.9%
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 | Al Pacino: His Movie Characters
Happy #72 Al!
Author: LittleLady , Last Taken: 918 days 18 hrs 53 min 43 sec ago, Times taken: 351, Average Score:47.6%
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 | Valerie Bertinelli: Sex Symbol & Polished Actress
Happy birthday to the sexy and talented Valerie Bertinelli!
Author: bill , Last Taken: 1060 days 10 hrs 4 min 12 sec ago, Times taken: 129, Average Score:68.7%
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 | Disneyland, The Happiest Place on Earth
Today in 1998: Disney's Animal Kingdom opens at Walt Disney World near Orlando, Florida, USA.
Author: lmcubs , Last Taken: 1896 days 0 hrs 12 min 42 sec ago, Times taken: 213, Average Score:47.8%
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 | Titanic - Pride of the White Star Line
PeopleQuiz remembers those lost aboard the Titanic on the 100th anniversary of her sinking.
Author: 0zero0 , Last Taken: 1143 days 19 hrs 43 min 4 sec ago, Times taken: 427, Average Score:60.5%
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 | Mike Wallace
PeopleQuiz remembers Mike Wallace.
Author: patrickryan , Last Taken: 1122 days 21 hrs 30 min 15 sec ago, Times taken: 27, Average Score:50.4%
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 | James Garner
Author: martha  , Last Taken: 1312 days 1 hrs 1 min 24 sec ago, Times taken: 103, Average Score:63.5%
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