Music
Founded in 1976, this Irish band is fronted by singer Bono
Who is U2? U2 completed a residency at Las Vegas’ latest cutting-edge performance venue, the Sphere, in 2023–2024.
In the early 1980s, Michael Crete created the California Cooler, a bottled drink made with this alcohol
What is wine? Wine coolers became highly popular in the 1980s and have resurged in recent years
This 1989 flick won thanks in part to the charming performance of Jessica Tandy, who plays the title character
What is Driving Miss Daisy? The movie is based on the real story of Will Coleman. Some of Coleman’s descendants make cameo appearances in the film.
This baseball player won MVP twice in his career, in 1983 and 1991, while playing for the Orioles.
Who is Cal Ripken Jr? The 1991 award caused some controversy among fans since the Orioles were losing that season.
On October 25, 1971, the General Assembly voted to seat representatives from the People’s Republic of this East Asian nation
What is China? The nation is a founding member of the UN, though until 1971, the Republic of China represented the nation at the UN.
Uziah “Sticky” Thompson was a musician and DJ from Jamaica who is associated with this genre of music.
What is reggae? He contributed to iconic music from the Wailers, the Congos, and the Compass Point All Stars.
Although it was invented decades before, this tequila cocktail grew in popularity in the 1970s thanks to an Eagles song.
What is a tequila sunrise? Mick Jagger is also a noted fan of the drink, so it has a long history in rock and roll.
Ben Kingsley, a British actor of Indian descent, plays the title role in this Best Picture winner from 1982.
What is Gandhi? The biopic of Mahatma Gandhi was funded in part by the Indian government.
This basketball legend was named MVP three years in a row in 1984, 1985, and 1986.
Who is Larry Bird? For his many accomplishments, the athlete is nicknamed “Larry Legend.” In 2022, the Eastern Conference Finals MVP trophy was renamed in his honor.
Beginning on November 5, 1974, the UN held its first World Food Conference, seeking to resolve this issue.
What is world hunger? The conference resulted in the Universal Declaration on the Eradication of Hunger and Malnutrition.
What was Freddie Mercury's real name
Farrokh Bulsara. According to Queen bandmate Brian May, he was inspired by a line in his own song "My Fairy King" which said "Mother Mercury, what have you done to me," and he felt the name had a strong, regal quality that aligned with his stage persona
Where was the Hawaiian pizza invented
Ontario, Canada in 1962. Sam Panopoulos, a Greek-born Canadian, invented Hawaiian pizza at his restaurant in Chatham, Ontario. Panopoulos was inspired to try pineapple on pizza after eating Chinese dishes that combine sweet and savory flavors.
This winner, released in 1991, stars Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster
What is The Silence of the Lambs? The FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit assisted in making the movie.
In his 1978 season, the Associated Press, Sport magazine, the Maxwell Football Club, and the Steelers named this football player MVP.
Who is Terry Bradshaw? He was the unanimous choice for MVP of Super Bowl XIII, having set passing records of 318 yards and four touchdowns.
On May 8, 1980, two years after the last reported case, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared this disease eradicated
What is smallpox? Smallpox has been traced back to ancient Egypt, so it is at least 3,000 years old.
Who was the first woman ever inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Aretha Franklin
What makes gelato and ice cream different
Gelato typically uses less cream and more milk, and often no eggs than ice cream
The Best Picture of 1977 was this film, cowritten and directed by star Woody Allen
What is Annie Hall? In the film, Truman Capote makes a cameo appearance as the winner of a Truman Capote look-alike contest
He had an incredible season with the Trail Blazers in 1977–1978, winning the NBA MVP award and being selected for the All-Star Game
Who is Bill Walton? Unfortunately, he also suffered a severe foot injury during the season.
Due to issues of apartheid, in November 1977, the UN issued an arms embargo against this African nation.
What is South Africa? The council noted the Lagos Declaration for Action Against Apartheid in its resolution to protect international peace.
Paul McCartney and John Lennon wrote which Rolling Stones song
I Wanna Be Your Man. McCartney stated in 2016: We were friends with them, and I just thought "I Wanna Be Your Man" would be good for them
What is the most expensive spice in the world by weight
Saffron. its incredibly labor-intensive harvesting process, requiring hand-picking the delicate stigmas from crocus flowers, which only bloom for a short period, meaning a large number of flowers are needed to produce a small amount of saffron spice
This winner from 1987 is a period drama about the final ruler of the Qing dynasty in China.
What is The Last Emperor? This Western-made film was produced with full cooperation from the Chinese government, the first film of its kind to achieve this since 1949.
This running back for the Washington Redskins (now Commanders) won the NFL’s MVP award in 1972.
Who is Larry Brown? Brown was also the first known NFL player to play with hearing loss, having been born with deafness in one ear.
On September 16, 1987, this protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer was signed, named after this city in Quebec.
What is Montreal? The protocol went into effect in 1989, regulating the consumption of ozone-depleting substances.