Today in History
In 1922, British magistrates in India sentenced Mahatma Gandhi to how many years of imprisonment for disobedience.
(+/- 1 year)
6 years.
Bakeries often have to work overtime for this holiday on March 14th.
Pi Day
This was the first animated feature film to be nominated for a Best Picture Oscar.
Beauty & The Beast.
Three members of Duran Duran all share the same surname - what is it?
Taylor
Which movie showed someone being eaten by a large shark?
Jaws
Today is the birthday of which Super Bowl 2019 performer?
Adam Levine (Maroon 5)
March 28th is a national respect which domestic animal day?
National Respect Your Cat Day
What was the first rap song to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100?
Ice Ice Baby
(p.s. Sorry if it's now stuck in your head...)
This 1980 single by Blondie was the them song for the movie "American Gigolo".
Call Me.
It.
On this day in 1982, this transportation company was founded by Henry Wells & William Fargo thanks to the California Gold Rush.
American Express
March 24th is the day to celebrate which food, most famously from Philadelphia?
Cheesesteak.
Which actor starred in two of the top 10 highest grossing films of the 1990s?
(Bonus points for all if you name the movies)
Will Smith
(Independence Day & Men in Black)
What was the name of the woman Dexy’s Midnight Runners sang about in the biggest-selling single of 1982?
Eileen (Come on Eileen)
(also, sorry if this one gets stuck in your head!)
This horror film features a serial killer wearing a William Shatner mask.
Halloween.
Which US President was born today?
Grover Cleveland
Which day this week is designated as National Awkward Moments Day?
Today - March 18th!
This actor, who went on to voice a little green Disney/Pixar Character, was originally the choice to voice Buzz Lightyear.
Billy Crystal
This Hot #1 song in 1986 was released by The Bangles.
Walk Like an Egyptian
Robert Keppel's interviews with which serial killer inspired the relationship between Will Graham and Hannibal Lecter?
Ted Bundy
On this day in 1963, the Supreme Court ruled in Gideon v. Wainright which stated that defendants have the right to _____.
A lawyer.
"It is an obvious truth that a fair trial for a poor defendant could not be guaranteed without the assistance of counsel. Lawyers in criminal courts are necessities, not luxuries"
Missouri Compromise day is celebrated on March 3 -The Missouri Compromise was signed on March 3 of what year? (+/- 5)
1820 (1815-1825)
What fad toy, often described as annoying, creepy, and potentially haunted (while somehow still selling well), was feared to be a tool for foreign spies?
Furby
Wham!s Last Christmas might be a hit now, but when it was released in 1984 which song beat it on the charts?
Do They Know it's Christmas (Band Aid)
Which popular horror film was actually inspired by real life events occurring in Gainsville, Florida in the early 90s?
Scream