The Year 2008
On Aug. 8, 2008, this nation launched a military invasion into the breakaway region of South Ossetia, starting a brief war with Georgia.
What is Russia?
The only actor to preform in all the "Star Wars" movies is Anthony Daniels, who plays this character
Who is C-3PO
The chorus of this John Denver song begins with the line, "Almost heaven, West Virginia..."
What is "Take Me Home, Country Roads"?
This 160-foot tall iconic lighthouse, nicknamed "Old Barney," sits at the northern tip of LBI.
What is Barnegat Lighthouse?
This 76ers center won the 2023 NBA MVP award
Who is Joel Embiid?
This swimmer made history in 2008 by winning 8 gold medals at the Beijing Olympics.
Who is Micheal Phelps?
In "Breaking Bad", this is Jesse Pinkman's signature "secret ingredient" in his original batch of methamphetamine
What is Chili P?
This artist sings the song "Whiskey Glasses"
Who is Morgan Wallen?
This natural disaster heavily damaged LBI in 2021
What is Hurricane Sandy?
This Eagles quarterback won Super Bowl LII MVP after replacing Carson Wentz.
Who is Nick Foles?
This NFL team finished the 2007-2008 regular season 16-0, but lost the Super Bowl in Feb. 2008.
Who are the New England Patriots?
Young Anakin is assigned to protect Padme
What is "Attack of the Clones"?
Finis this country lyric about a man quitting smoking, "Up till now, there ain't been"
What is "nothing that I couldn't leave behind"
Philadelphia Magazine once joked that "the haves turn right and the have-mores turn left" at the end of the Causeway, referring to this, the southern hub of the island.
What is Beach Haven?
Who is Jason Kelce?
In September 2008, this major investment bank filed for bankruptcy, signaling a peak in the financial crisis.
What is Lehman Brothers?
This is the password to the Gryffindor common room in the first "Harry Potter" book
What is Caput Draconis?
This country song about a girl named Sarah was written by which country artist
Who is Zach Brian?
This store in Long Beach Island recently closed and was torn down
What is Ron Jon?
This Hall of Fame defensive end was nicknamed "The Minister of Defence".
Who is Reggie White?
In January 2008, she began her campaign to become the first female Prime Minister of Australia.
Who is Julia Gillard?
This Guatemalan drug lord kidnaps Angela Lopez at her own wedding to steal her baby
Who is Sandra De La Cruz or "La Fiera"
This country song by Brooks & Dunn starts with the line, "When the sun goes down"
what is Neon Moon?
At this local LBI spot artist Rob Connolly sang covers of country music
What is "Bird and Betties"
This longtime Flyers Captain wore number 28
Who is Claude Ciroux?