Canadian Events
In 1969, the Official Languages Act came into effect, making these two the official languages of Canada.
What are English and French?
The Act declared that all federal government services would be available in French and English starting September 7, 1969.
Starring the Banks family, this ’90s sitcom centers on characters including Uncle Phil, Carlton, and Will.
What is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?
The show was Will Smith’s debut into acting, starting off a long and successful career.
Defying expectations at age 46, Jack Nicklaus won this golf tournament for the sixth time in 1986.
What is the Masters?
He became the oldest player to win the Masters, a record he holds to this day.
These are the two colors of the iconic “I Heart NY” logo designed by Milton Glaser in 1977
What are red and black?
Glaser was inspired to doodle the design while in the back of a taxi, and it is still used on souvenirs today
In 1980, this southern African nation gained independence from the UK, becoming this end-of-the-alphabet republic instead.
What is Zimbabwe?
Alphabetically, what country falls between Israel and Jamaica?
Italy.
Its official name is the Italian Republic. It is located in southern Europe. According to many sources, it is the fifth-most-populous country in Europe
Created in 1989 and led by Larkin Kerwin, the CSA stands for this agency
What is the Canadian Space Agency?
The agency is still active today, completing missions to the International Space Station and partnering with NASA on the Artemis 2 mission to the moon scheduled for 2026
Members of this TV bunch include Marcia, Jan, and Greg
What is The Brady Bunch?
The show ran from 1969 until 1974 and is a nostalgic favorite despite having only average ratings at the time
He became the youngest winner of the Masters tournament in 1997
Who is Tiger Woods?
In 2024, Woods attempted to break Jack Nicklaus’ record to become the oldest golfer to win the tournament but was defeated.
This is the background color of the Brazilian flag
What is green?
The green background represents the lush jungles of the Amazon. The flag was revised in 1992 to its current form, which includes 27 stars—one for each of the 26 states and one for the federal district.
On May 18, 1980, this volcano in Washington state erupted, causing devastation.
What is Mount St. Helens?
. What planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury.
Mercury is one of eight planets. The order of planets from the sun is Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
In 1999, this area was separated from the Northwest Territories to become Canada’s third territory.
What is Nunavut?
Nunavut is a vast northern region encompassing the traditional lands of the Inuit people.
The Griswold family stars in this 1989 holiday classic comedy film
What is National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation? There are four films in the Vacation series starring this dysfunctionally funny family.
The 1999 Ryder Cup has been nicknamed the “Battle of” this place due to its extremely competitive gameplay
What is Brookline?
The tournament that year was also characterized by Team USA’s strange apparel and star-studded team.
Although he’s used this color on his shoe soles since 1993, Christian Louboutin only received a trademark for the design choice in 2008.
hat is red?
The brand fought a battle to receive the trademark, as other brands like Yves St. Laurent wanted to sell red-bottomed shoes as well.
In January 1981, this nation released 52 U.S. hostages from Tehran.
What is Iran?
Who is closely identified with the song “Moon River”?
Andy Williams. Andy Williams died at the age of 84 from bladder cancer on September 25, 2012
Known as the Skylight Caper, on September 4, 1972, a heist from an art museum in this Quebec city became the most valuable theft in Canadian history
What is Montreal?
The thieves took 18 paintings, 39 figurines, and various pieces of jewelry.
This TV show of the late ’90s and early 2000s is named for its starring family, including mob boss Tony.
What is The Sopranos?
Star James Gandolfini said he got advice and compliments on his role from real-life “wise guys.”
Debuting in 1998 from this country, Se Ri Pak joined the LPGA and won the U.S. Women’s Open and LPGA Championship that year.
What is South Korea?
She is also the first South Korean to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
In 1998, UPS trademarked this color for their vehicles.
What is brown?
They were the third brand in the United States to trademark a single color.
one-week conflict in 1983 saw U.S. troops invade this Caribbean island to counter political threats to American residents.
What is Grenada?
What automobile manufacturer produced the Crown Victoria, Thunderbird, and Escort?
Ford Motor Company.
Ford is based in Dearborn, Michigan. The first Ford model was the Model A. Other popular Ford models include the Model T, Mustang, Pinto, and Ranger.
During the 1970 October Crisis, this prime minister evoked martial law to crack down on terrorist activities
Who is Pierre Trudeau?
The action was taken following the political assassination of Canada’s vice-premier, Pierre Laporte.
In this book series, the Dursleys are a rather unpleasant and unmagical family to Harry.
What is the Harry Potter series?
The first of these children’s chapter books hit shelves in 1997
This golfer’s career was cut short due to a tragic accident in 1983 that resulted in the loss of his right arm and eye
Who is Jack Newton?
Newton would continue to work in the industry, both in media and golf course design.
In 1995, Cadbury registered a shade of this color as a trademark for chocolate packaging
What is purple?
The shade was originally used by the company as a tribute to Queen Victoria.
The 1984 Winter Olympics were held in this nation
What is Yugoslavia?
The Sarajevo Games were the first to take place in a Muslim majority city.
What do you call the art of stuffing and mounting animals?
Taxidermy.
Roy Rogers’ horse, Trigger, was stuffed and later auctioned off for $266,500 at Christie’s auction house in New York City in 2010.