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This was an event in parts of North America that occurred on April 8th, 2024 in which the sun was blocked from view by the moon. In some areas, the blockage was "total", which won't happen again in the U.S. until 2033.
What is the Great North American Eclipse?
100
On November 5th, 2024, Republican nominee Donald Trump defeated this Democratic nominee in the race for president.
Who is Kamala Harris?
100
'Midnights', by this artist, won Album of the Year at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in February 2024.
Who is Taylor Swift?
100
This Disney movie about emotions was the highest grossing film of 2024.
What is 'Inside Out 2'?
100
Also known by his nickname "the Juice", this man was an American professional football player, actor, and media personality who played in the NFL for 11 seasons, primarily with the Buffalo Bills. His success was overshadowed by his criminal trial and controversial acquittal for the murders of his former wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman in 1994.
Who is O.J. Simpson?
200
On December 3rd, 2024, this country was plunged into chaos when President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law during a televised address. He was subsequently impeached by the National Assembly.
What is South Korea?
200
On July 21st, 2024, this incumbent president announced his withdrawal from the upcoming presidential election and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement.
Who is Joe Biden?
200
This man, who was known for his tropical rock sound and persona which often portrayed a lifestyle described as "island escapism", was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2024.
Who is Jimmy Buffett?
200
This film from Universal about a witch's backstory was the highest-grossing non-Disney movie of 2024. If you care to find the answer, look to the Western sky.
What is 'Wicked'?
200
This man was an American musician and a founding member of the Grateful Dead, with whom he developed a unique style of playing improvised six-string bass guitar. He was their bassist throughout their 30-year career.
Who is Phil Lesh?
300
In March of 2024, Sweden became the final Nordic country to join NATO, which is an acronym for this organization.
What is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization?
300
On March 26th, 2024, parts of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in this metropolitan area collapsed after being struck by a container ship.
What is Baltimore?
300
This American rock duo, known for hits such as "Rich Girl" and "You Make My Dreams", disbanded in 2024 when one member indicated that the duo would no longer perform together amidst a legal battle.
What is Hall & Oates?
300
Be careful not to say his name three times: This comedy horror film directed by Tim Burton was a sequel to the original 1988 film.
What is 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice'?
300
This man was an American actor most famous for voicing Darth Vader in Star Wars and Mufasa in The Lion King.
Who is James Earl Jones?
400
The 2024 Summer Olympics were held in this European city.
What is Paris?
400
On May 30th, 2024, this man became the first American president to be convicted of a felony.
Who is Donlad Trump?
400
This song by Shaboozey was the longest-running number one song of the year on Billboard's Hot 100 List.
What is "A Bar Song (Tipsy)"?
400
2024 saw the fourth installment of this reboot film series in which monkeys take over the planet.
What is Planet of the Apes?
400
This man was an English singer and a member of the English-Irish pop band One Direction, one of the best-selling boy bands of all time, alongside Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson.
Who is Liam Payne?
500
This worldwide tour spanning 149 shows across five continents was the sixth concert tour by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and the first ever to earn over $1 billion in revenue.
What is 'The Eras Tour'?
500
In late September 2024, this category 4 hurricane caused widespread damage and numerous fatalities across the southeastern United States.
What is Hurricane Helene?
500
"Texas Hold 'Em" was so popular it made this singer the first black woman with a number one country song in Billboard history.
Who is Beyonce?
500
Shh, don't make a sound...unless it's to give me the name of this 2024 prequel where aliens with hyper-sensitive hearing attack earth.
What is 'A Quiet Place: Day One'?
500
This man was an American professional ice hockey winger who played 11 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets.
Who is Johnny Gaudreau?