Name the century!
Isaac Newton wrote his most famous work, the Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica (Latin for Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy), in this century.
What is the 17th century?
President Franklin Roosevelt is elected; he would go on to combat the Great Depression and lead his nation in the fight against fascism during the Second World War.
What is the 1930s?
The terrorist attack of September 11 occurs in New York City, Washington and near Shanksville, Pennsylvania in this year.
What is 200?
This day was named for the Norse God of Thunder.
What is Thursday?
Sadly, this hour of the day usually lasts much longer in modern cities. ____ hour
What is rush hour?
The Protestant Reformation, led by Luther, began in this century.
What is the 16th century?
The first commercially sold "sliced bread" was available in the United States in this decade.
What is the 1920s?
Barack Obama became President of the United States in this year.
What is 2008?
For Jews, the Sabbath starts on the evening of this day.
What is Friday?
If help arrives at the last minute, it is said to arrive at this hour.
What is the eleventh hour.
The American Revolution took place in this century.
What is the 18th century?
American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin become the first men to walk on the moon.
What is the 1960s?
With the surrender of the Japanese, WW2 officially ends in this year.
What is 1945?
The Superbowl always takes place on this day.
What is Sunday?
Before modern watches/time-keeping, this device could keep time by the hour. Watching one work might make you remember that times flies!
What is an hour glass?
The First Crusade is launched in this century, when Pope Urban II encouraged support for the Byzantine Empire and a pilgrimage to Jerusalem
What is the 11th century?
The Simpsons first appeared on TV.
What is the 1980s?
The Berlin Wall comes down in this year, a key moment toward marking the end of the Cold War.
What is 1989?
In Canada, Thanksgiving occurs on a Monday; in the United States it occurs on this day.
What is Thursday?
During the Second World War, Churchill asked his countrymen to serve so that in the future that period of time would be known as "their _____ hour"
What is finest?
It is the century that Queen Victoria reigned for over half of, and a time period of rising power and prosperity for Britain.
What is the 19th century?
The first ever iPhone is sold in stores.
What is the 2000s?
Based on a misinterpretation of the Mayan Calendar (and a bit of credulity), some people believed the world would end in this year.
What is 2012?
This is the day Christ was crucified.
What is (Good) Friday?
The moment something is supposed to start (like a big event or military operation) is often known as _____ hour.
What is zero hour?