August 18th
2006
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During the second night of their first-ever virtual convention on August 18 of this year, Joe Biden was formally nominated as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate.
What is 2020?
100
On January 22, 2006, the modern NBA record for second-most points scored in a single game was set when this shooting guard dropped 81 against the Toronto Raptors.
Who is Kobe Bryant?
200
In 2018, this American singer and former Disney boybander confirmed his engagement to Indian actress Priyanka Chopra with a traditional party in Mumbai
Who is Nick Jonas?
200
In November 2006, this innovative Nintendo system debuted in North America, pairing its revolutionary motion-controlled remote with a bundled five-sport compilation game.
What is Wii?
300
In 1909, Tokyo Mayor Yukio Ozaki made a gesture of friendship by gifting 2,000 of these iconic trees to Washington, D.C., which President William Howard Taft ordered to be planted near the Potomac River.
What is a Cherry Tree?
300
While its 2007 sequel became the most-watched movie in Disney Channel history, this original 2006 film started the record-breaking franchise.
What is High School Musical?
400
In 1227, this warrior pictured here died at age 65.
Who is Genghis Khan?
400
On March 21, 2006, this tech entrepreneur posted 'just setting up my twttr', marking the historic first tweet on the platform he co-founded.
Who is Jack Dorsey?
500
August 18th is a popular date for nuptials in this U.S. state, where professional surfer Bethany Hamilton married in 2013 and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson wed in 2019.
What is Hawaii?
500
In January 2006, this moderate conservative officially stepped down from the nation's highest court, ending her 24-year tenure as the first female Supreme Court Justice.
Who is Sandra Day O'Connor?