On January 5, 1920, the New York Yankees announce its purchase what heavy-hitting outfielder?
Who is Babe Ruth
100
Apr 2, 1992, Mob boss John Gotti convicted of what?
What is Murder
100
Mar 31, 1943- this broadway musical, named after a state in the United States, premieres.
What is Oaklahoma!
200
On January 27, 1943, what future president is on an active-duty assignment with the Army's First Motion Picture Unit?
Who is Ronald Reagan
200
On February 21, 1971, the Mississippi River Delta was pounded by what powerful natural disaster?
What is a tornado
200
Jan 28, 1959, Vince Lombardi is hired as what NFL head coach?
What is the Green Bay Packers
200
On January 30, 1948, the world's chief advocate of non-violence, is assassinated in New Delhi by a terrorist sponsored by a right-wing Hindu militia group. who is this?
Who is Mohandas Gandhi
200
Feb 7, 1964- What band "crossed the pond" and arrived on American shores?
What is The Beatles
300
What future president is born on February 12, 1809?
Who is Abraham Lincoln
300
On April 1, 1946, an undersea earthquake off the Alaskan coast triggers a massive tsunami that kills 159 people in what state?
What is Hawaii
300
On February 15, 1961, what 18-member team was killed in a plane crash in Berg-Kampenhout, Belgium?
What is the U.S. Figure Skating Team
300
On January 14, 1741, the American general during the Revolutionary War who betrayed his country and became synonymous with the word "traitor," was born on this day in 1741. Who is this?
Who is Benedict Arnold
300
Mar 20, 1982- Joan Jett tops the pop charts with what song?
What is "I Love Rock 'n' Roll"
400
On march 2, 2005, George W. Bush congradulates what 2005 World Champion baseball team for winning their first World Series since 1918?
What is Boston Red Sox
400
What kind of explosion left nearly 100 dead in Krebs, Oaklahoma on January 7,1892?
What is Mine
400
On February 27,1931, Dean Smith is born in Emporia, Kansas. What sport made him famous for being the most successful coach in history.
What is Basketball
400
Mar 3, 1873, Congress bans sending what in the mail, enacting the so-called Comstock Law?
What is obscene materials
400
Mar 24, 1958- Elvis Presley is inducted into what branch of the U.S. Armed Forces?
What is the Army
500
On March 27, 1827, what president appointed John Eaton as secretary of war?
Who is Andrew Jackson
500
What natural disaster occured in Peru that killed thousands on January 10, 1962?
What is an avalanche
500
On March 2, 1962, Philadelphia Warriors center Wilt Chamberlain scores how many points against the New York Knicks?
What is 100 points
500
Mar 14, 1950, The FBI debuts ___ Most Wanted.
What is 10
500
Feb 2, 1979- Sid Vicious dies of a ____ overdose in New York City.