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100

Who was the first President that Robert McNamara served as secretary of defense? 

John F. Kennedy

100

What British secret agent was portrayed on TV for the first time in 1954 by Barry Nelson? 

James Bond 

100

What is the most popular fruit in the United States? 

Banana 

100

An April day where children and adults play jokes on one another. 

April Fools Day 

100

In which state, is the world's longest bridge over water located?

New Orleans, Louisiana 

200

What famed draft dodger said: "Every day they die in Vietnam for nothing, I might as well die right here for something"?

Muhammad Ali 

200

What singer signed a three-year, $34-million contract with NBC, saying: "My God, I'm not worth it"?

Dean Martin 

200

When do Americans celebrate President's Day?

Third Monday in February 

200

This sinking of this ship took with it 1,496 souls, on April 14th, 1912. 

The Titanic 

200

Which state in the U.S. has the most tornadoes each year?

Texas

300
What woman's attention did John F. Kennedy and gangster Sam Giancana both enjoy? 

Judith Exner's 

300

What 1965 game show was based on the 40's Blind Date?

The Dating Game 

300

What are people from Michigan called: Michigonians, Michigolians, or Michiganders? 

Michiganders 

300

Born April 2nd, this singer was also known as the "Prince of Motown" he climbed the charts consistently with songs like "Lets Get it On."

Marvin Gaye 

300

It Snows in the Sahara Desert, True or False? 

True 

400

Who did Spiro Agnew call "one of the greatest frauds ever to be considered as a Presidential candidate by a major American party"? 

George McGovern 

400

What 1962 ABC sitcom might as well have been called Briny Bilko?

McHale's Navy

400

Who was Norman Rockwell: a comedian, a musician, or a painter? 

A Painter 

400

This Marathon is held in April. 

The Boston Marathon 

400

The largest rock on earth is located in __________. 

Australia 

500

Who was taped on March 21, 1973, telling Richard Nixon: "I can give a show we can sell them, just like we were selling Wheaties"?

John Dean 

500

What actor revived Raymond Burr's role for The New Adventures of Perry Mason?

Monty Markham 

500

The dangerous Great White Shark can be found on which coast: Atlantic, Pacific, or both? 

Both 

500

What are the two birth flowers for the month of April? 

Sweet Pea and the Daisy

500

How many time zones does Russia have? 

11

600

What future Republican Senator's daughter, Valerie Jeanna, was stabbed to death in her Michigan home in September, 1965? 

Charles Percy's 

600

What organization was Laura Meighan working for when she met Rob Petrie? 

The USO

600

The largest living tree in the United States is located in which state? 

California 

600

What is the April Birthstone? 

Diamond 

600

This country in Northeast Africa, has nearly twice the number of pyramids compared to Egypt.

Sudan

700

Who harangued the United Nations with a four-and-a-half hour speech in 1960?

Fidel Castro 

700

Why did Dennis Foley have to arrest Grampa Larkin on Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman? 

He was The Fernwood Flasher 

700

What caused game three of the 1989 World Series to be delayed? 

Earthquake 

700

The month of April is named for the Greek goddess of love, what is this goddesses name? 

Aphrodite

700

Which continent is the only continent that covers four hemispheres?

Africa

800

What Prime Minister of India died on May 27, 1964? 

Jawaharlal Nehru 

800
What was the name of Daniel Boone's Indian sidekick? 

Mingo 

800

In 1983, who became the first African American to win the Miss America Pageant? 

Vanessa Williams 

800

What are the two Zodiac signs of April? 

Aries (March 21 – April 19),  and Taurus (April 20-May 20). 

800

Continents shift at about the same rate as this part of your body grows. 

Nails 

900

What day is the next Solar Eclipse taking place? 

Monday, April 8th, 2024

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