A 2023 Anniversary
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It's been 250 years since this historical event in which a group of colonists dispatch of some of the East India Company's cargo

What is the Boston Tea Party?

400

This seven-time Super Bowl Champion announces his retirement from the NFL and fans wonder when he will begin his 10-year $375 million contract which will make him the highest paid sports commentator in history

Who is Tom Brady?

400

This media mogul announces his retirement and plan to pass control of his NewsCorp business to his son, Lachlan.

Who is Rupert Murdoch?

400

This pop star re-released her "own" version of her 2010 studio album "Speak Now" and had 21 singles in the Billboard Top 20

Who is Taylor Swift?

400

This  short video social media app was the most downloaded smartphone app of 2023, with over 1 billion active users

What is TikTok?

800

This early social networking site turned 20 after its August 2003 launch. Is Tom still in your Top 8?

What is MySpace?


800

The NBA introduces this new competition that runs within the NBA's regular season which features specially-designed jerseys and court art.

What is the In-Season-Tournament?

800

This Detroit-based union announced a strike against "The Big Three" aiming for the reimplimentation of cost of living adjustments and a four-day work week.  

What is the United Auto Workers (UAW)?

800

After a nine year absence from the band guitarist Tom Delonge returns to this band for a North American tour that began in March and released their first studio album together in 14 years in October.

What is blink-182?

800

On July 17 2023,  National Emoji Day, this emoji reportedly was the most used according to USA Today

What is crying emoji?

1200

Construction on this US building is completed in May 1973 and at the time is the talIest building in the world. A name change occurred in 2009 as the company who originally occupied half the building fell on tough times and now only 13 retail locations remain

What is The Sears Tower? (Willis Tower)

1200

This Argentinian superstar, 8-time Ballon d'Or winner and 2022 World Cup champion agreed to a move to MLS club Inter Miami

Who is Lionel Messi?

1200

An IPO occurs in October for this grocery app under the ticker symbol CART. Although app users might not need to push one ever again.

What is Instacart?

1200

A single written in 1976, "Now and Then" is released by this band. Guitar and vocal tracks were lifted from previous versions of demos for the song and living band members recorded in new sessions.

Who are The Beatles?

1200

With over 1.6 billion listens, Spotify's most streamed song globally in 2023 was this anthem and hit; part break up song and part female independence

What is "Flowers" by Miley Cyrus?

1600

An iconic west coast landmark, this backdrop is inaugurated in 1923 although it initially had four more letters when compared to its current look

What is the Hollywood Sign? (Originally 'Hollywoodland')

1600

Setting a record for American sports this NFL franchise sells for over $6 billion

What is the Washington Commanders? 

1600

The JM Smucker Company announces that it has purchased this snack food company, makers of school lunch favorites like Twinkies and Ding Dongs.

What is Hostess?

1600

Is it time yet? This recording artist (and flutist) takes home the Grammy for record of the year

Who is Lizzo?

1600

This Ivy League school earned the top spot in both the US News and Forbes college rankings

What is Princeton?

2000

In 1948, 75 years ago, Harry Truman authorizes this foreign aid iniative which included $5 billion for 16 countries, mostly in Western Europe

What is the Marshall Plan?

2000

Conference realignment shakes up NCAA Division I sports. The once-mighty Pac-12 now remains with only these two schools as existing members without new homes

What are Washington State and Oregon State?

2000

This national pharmacy chain announces Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing a loss of $3.45 billion attributed to lawsuits related to the opiod epidemic.

What is Rite Aid?

2000

This country superstar and 2022 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame released her first ever rock album titled "Rockstar"

Who is Dolly Parton?

2000

Bud Light dropped out of the top spot for best selling beer in the US for the first time in 22 years, falling behind this brand.

What is Modelo (Especial)?

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