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This Day in History
100

The 52nd running of the Falmouth Road Race will begin August 18 at the start line that lies in front of this iconic Woods Hole eatery.

What is

The Captain Kidd?

100

The classic film Mommie Dearest centers around this infamous mother.

Who is

Joan Crawford?

100

Grammy infamously shares a name with former First (and Second) Lady Barbara Bush, who was married to this man, the 41st President of the United States.

Who is

George H.W. Bush?

100

An independent hotelier prepares for her daughter's wedding with the help of two old friend in this film.

What is

Mamma Mia?

100

This actor celebrates his birthday today.

Who is

Emilio Estevez?

200

Falmouth has 8 villages. These are 3 of them.

What is

East Falmouth, Falmouth, Hatchville, North Falmouth, Teaticket, Waquoit, West Falmouth and Woods Hole?

200

One of Max's favorite mothers of history, Princess Diana, claimed this profession before joining the British Royal Family as the Princess of Wales.

What is

A kindergarten teacher?

200

Padre was famously born in New York. This department store chain was also born in the same state in 1858.

What is?

Macys

200

This is the term for the central circuit board in many modern computers and holds many of the crucial components of the system. 

What is

The motherboard?

200

This famous (and deceased) woman, considered the mother of modern nursing, is celebrating her 204th birthday today.

Who is

Florence Nightingale?

300

This famous woman was born in Falmouth. 

Who is

Katharine Lee Bates?

300

Queen Victoria was a mother of 9 children. She was also Queen of the United Kingdom. She sat on the throne for how many years.

What is

63 years?

300

Mum was famously born in 1971. Walt Disney World opened in this month of the same year.

When is

October?

300

This poem tells the story about a woman who:

Went to the Cupboard,
To give the poor Dog a bone;
When she came there,
The Cupboard was bare,
And so the poor Dog had none.

What is

Old Mother Hubbard?

300

**DAILY DOUBLE**

Katharine Hepburn, who celebrates her birthday today, won this number of Academy Awards for Best Actress throughout her career. 

What is

4?


400

Falmouth directly translates to "Mouth of the river Fal". The River Fal flows through this county in England.

What is

Cornwall?

400

Law & Order SVU actress Mariska Hargitay is the daughter of this popular actress from the "Golden Age of Hollywood"

Who is

Jayne Mansfield?

400

Auntie was famously born on August 18. She shares her birthday with a famous explorer.

Who is

Meriweather Lewis?

400

This is the name of a pop rock song by the American rock band Fountains of Wayne, released on the radio on May 20, 2003.

What is

Stacey's Mom?

400

The coronation of this monarch occurred on this day in 1937 (Hint: Queen Elizabeth II's father).

Who is

King George (VI) the Sixth

500

The scientific term "Vaccinium macrocarpon" is a fancy way to refer to this Cape Cod staple.

What is

The North American cranberry?

500

Gaylin Patricia Johnson (Maiden name) is the mother of this popular athlete.

Who is

Tom Brady?

500

Max and Ainsley famously attended North Falmouth Elementary School. This was the year that North Falmouth Elementary school opened its doors.

When is

1964?

(293 children in grades 1-5 were in attendance)

500

This is a 1983 movie starring Michael Keaton and Teri Garr

What is

Mr. Mom?

500

On this day in 1967, Columbia Pictures releases "Good Times" a musical comedy western starring this famous couple.

Who is

Sonny and Cher?


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