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August 14 in History
Final Jeopardy
100
1960s: All my troubles seemed so far away.
Now it looks as though they're here to stay.
Oh, I believe in...
What is Yesterday?
100
The company Ben Burrows works for
What is Raymond James?
100
The world's largest natural hot springs pool is in this Colorado town
What is Glenwood Springs?
100
He's just a wild and crazy guy -- this comedian, actor and banjo player was born this day in 1945 in Waco, Texas.
Who is Steve Martin?
100
FICTIONAL CHARACTERS: This character in a series of popular books begun in 1934 promises, "I'll stay till the wind changes"
Who is Mary Poppins?
200
1970s: Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?
Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality
Open your eyes, look up to the skies and see
What is Bohemian Rhapsody?
200
Who is Elton John?
200
This is the highest auto tunnel in North America
What is Eisenhower Tunnel?
200
This country surrendered unconditionally on this day in 1945, effectively ending World War II.
What is Japan?
200
BUSINESS: This company announced, "On September 29th, 2023, we will send out the last red envelope"
Who is Netflix?
300
1980s: I never meant to cause you any sorrow
I never meant to cause you any pain
I only wanted one time to see you laughing
What is Purple Rain?
300
PARKS & REC
Who is Adam Scott?
300
The Four Corners means you can be in these four states at the same time
What are Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona?
300
He'll be our huckleberry -- famously portrayed by Val Kilmer in Tombstone, this real life American dentist, gambler and gunfighter was born this day in 1851 in Georgia.
Who is Doc Holliday?
300
NAME'S THE SAME: This first name is shared by a comic book character introduced in 1941 & a member of royalty who is sixth in line to the British throne
Who is Archie?
400
1990s: Load up on guns, bring your friends
It's fun to lose and to pretend
She's over-bored and self-assured
Oh no, I know a dirty word
What is Smells Like Teen Spirit?
400
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Who is Jonathan Taylor Thomas?
400
This is the highest railway train in the world (4 words)
What is Pikes Peak Cog Railway?
400
On this day in 2016, this appropriately named Jamaican sprinting star wins his third gold medal in the 100m run at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics -- first person to win the event three times.
Who is Usain Bolt?
400
FAMOUS WOMEN: Adding to her nickname, this Colorado legend claimed that earlier in life, she was saved from drowning by family friend Mark Twain
Who was Molly Brown?
500
2010s: The scars of your love remind me of us
They keep me thinking that we almost had it all
The scars of your love, they leave me breathless
I can't help feeling
We could have had it all
What is Rolling in the Deep?
500
TV show: CHUCK
Who is Zachary Levi?
500
Colorado's current governor, Jared Polis, made millions when he sold his electronic greeting company in 1999 -- it has a Colorado appropriate name
What is Blue Mountain?
500
It's not Groundhog Day (or is it) -- this Sonny & Cher song hit #1 this day in 1965.
What is "I've Got You Babe"?
500
AMERICAN MUSICIANS: Also an author, this singer who had 5 Top 40 hits in the 1970s was called the "Pirate Laureate"
Who was Jimmy Buffet?