Famous Firsts in History
This man was the first to step foot on the Moon on July 20, 1969.
Who is Neil Armstrong?
This band, known for hits like "Hey Jude" and "Let It Be," is often regarded as the greatest band in rock history.
Who are The Beatles?
This British author created the wizarding world of Hogwarts in the Harry Potter series.
Who is J.K. Rowling?
This ancient stone structure in England is believed to have been constructed for religious purposes.
What is Stonehenge?
This mathematician developed the theory of gravity and the laws of motion, laying the foundation for classical mechanics.
Who is Isaac Newton?
In 1492, he sailed across the Atlantic, becoming the first European to reach the Americas.
Who is Christopher Columbus?
In 2004, this artist became the youngest-ever winner of the Grammy for Album of the Year with "Fearless."
Who is Taylor Swift?
In 1949, this author wrote 1984, a dystopian novel about totalitarianism and surveillance.
Who is George Orwell?
The Taj Mahal, an iconic white marble mausoleum, is located in this country.
What is India?
Often called the "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement," she organized the Montgomery Bus Boycott after being arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white person.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This athlete was the first to break the 4-minute mile barrier in 1954.
Who is Roger Bannister?
This 1982 album by Michael Jackson became the best-selling album of all time.
What is "Thriller"?
Known for his poems and short stories, this American author penned The Raven and The Tell-Tale Heart.
Who is Edgar Allan Poe?
The Christ the Redeemer statue, a massive sculpture of Jesus Christ, is located in this Brazilian city.
What is Rio de Janeiro?
This female physicist's work on radioactivity led to two Nobel Prizes, one in Physics and the other in Chemistry, but she faced significant gender-based discrimination.
Who is Marie Curie?
This American president was the first to be impeached, in 1868.
Who is Andrew Johnson?
This artist's debut album "21" became one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century, featuring hits like "Rolling in the Deep."
Who is Adele?
This British author wrote Pride and Prejudice, a classic novel of manners and romance set in Regency-era England.
Who is Jane Austen?
The ancient city of Petra, known for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system, is located in this Middle Eastern country.
What is Jordan?
This inventor, often overshadowed by Thomas Edison, developed the first practical electric light bulb and the first commercially viable phonograph.
Who is Nikola Tesla?
In 1927, this aviator made the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight.
Who is Charles Lindbergh?
This artist, often called the "Queen of Soul," is famous for hits like "Respect" and "Natural Woman."
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This American writer is famous for The Great Gatsby, a novel about the Jazz Age and the elusive figure of Jay Gatsby.
Who is F. Scott Fitzgerald?
This ancient wonder, a massive statue of the Greek god Helios, once stood in the harbor of this city.
What is Rhodes?
Known for his work on the development of the periodic table, this Russian scientist's major contributions to chemistry were largely forgotten after his early death.
Who is Dmitri Mendeleev?