On This Day in History

1700's -1800's

100

Whose poem became our country's national anthem in 1814?

Francis Scott Key 

200

In what mountain range is Yosemite National Park located?

California's Sierra Nevada Mountain range. 

300

Name the American fort Benedict Arnold was going to give up to the British during the Revolutionary War. 

West Point

400

After this Union battle, President ________________decided to announce his plan to emancipate all African people in the U.S. 

Lincoln

1940's -1950's

100

The United States and ___________________ were in a Cold War with each other starting in the 1950's. 

The Soviet Union.  

200

What state conducted underground nuclear explosions from 1957-1996?

Nevada

300

Name the song that Elvis Presley performed on the Ed Sullivan show in 1956?

"Hound Dog"

400

What event caused the U.S. to become involved in WWII?

The Bombing of Pearl Harbor.

500

What city in Arkansas began integrating white and black students in 1957 after the U.S. court ruled that segregation in educational facilities was illegal? 

Little Rock, Arkansas

1960's

100

Space Race.   Name the two U.S. astronauts that walked on the moon in 1969?

Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin

200

Name the President that wanted Bobby Fischer to participate in the World Chess Tournament in 1972 against a Russian opponent.

Richard Nixon

300

How many hits out of 8 at-bats did Ted Williams have during his last two games before he retired?

six

1970's-1990's

100

Name the women's tennis star who competed against Bobby Riggs in a Battle of the Sexes tennis match and won.

Billie Jean King

300

How many losses did Muhammad Ali have in total in his career?

5

400

Gerald Ford became President after which President resigned due to his involvement in the Watergate Scandal.

Richard M. Nixon.

2000 to Present

100

How many planes were hijacked on 9-11-2001?

four