2011 Movies & Television
Before They Were Famous
Finish That Lyric
Founding Fathers and Fireworks
America the Beautiful
100

This royal couple married in a globally televised ceremony on April 29, 2011.

Who are Prince William and Kate Middleton

100
Before topping the billboard charts with "Espresso", this pop star got her big break acting on the Disney Channel show Girl Meets World.

Who is Sabrina Carpenter

100

"Somebody once told me, the world is gonna roll me..."

What is "I ain't the sharpest tool in the shed"
100

This iconic, 56-signature document was officially adopted on July 4th, 1776, declaring the 13 colonies free from British rule.

What is the Declaration of Independence 

100
Independence Day 2026 marks this major semi-quincentennial milestone anniversary for the United States

What is the 250th anniversary

200

This comedy sequel featured a memorable trip to Thailand.

What is the Hangover 2
200

This Ted Lasso creator and star started his comedy journey as a background performer on The Blue Man Group Tour.

Who is Jason Sudeikis

200

"Shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it..."

What is "Shake it like a Polaroid picture"

200

He famously signed the Declaration of Independence so large that King George III wouldn't need his glasses to read it.

Who is John Hancock

200

Carved over millions of years by the Colorado river, this massive, mile-deep Arizona chasm is one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

What is the Grand Canyon

300

This Showtime drama starred Michael C. Hall as a forensic expert who is also a seriel killer.

What is Dexter

300

Before this superhero was fighting Thanos, this actor made his debut at age 5 in his father's surrealist film, playing a sick puppy.

Who is Robert Downey Jr.

300
"Just a small-town girl, living in a lonely world..."

What is "She took the midnight train goin' anywhere..."

300

This founding father and future president actually wanted Independence Day to be celebrated on July 2nd, the day Congress voted for independence.

What is John Adams

300

To achieve their bright colors, fireworks rely on chemistry; this specific metal element is added to the mix to produce vibrant blue sparks.

What is Copper

400

This HBO fantasy series premiered in 2011.

What is Game of Thrones

400

Long before winning an Oscar for The Revenant, this actor started out in a 1980's Bubble Yum commercial.

Who is Leonardo DiCaprio

400

"Don't go chasing waterfalls..."

What is "Please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to"

400

This multi-talented Founding Father didn't just sign the Declaration; his also invented the lightning rod, bifocals, and a unique wood-burning stove.

Who is Benjamin Franklin

400

This city host America's largest fireworks display annually.

What is NYC

500
This baseball drama starring Brad Pitt was based on Michael Lewis's bestselling book.

What is Moneyball

500

Long before playing a rugged bounty hunter is Star Wars spinoff, The Mandalorian, this actor played a tragic, doomed character name Oberyn Martell on Game of Thrones.

Who is Pedro Pascal

500

"The phones rings in the middle of the night..."

What is "My father yells, what you gonna do with your life"

500

He is the only President in US History to actually be born on the Fourth of July.

Who is Calvin Coolidge

500

This 1777 NY battle is widely considered to be the crucial turning point of the Revolutionary War because the American victory convinced France to enter the was as an ally.

What is The Battle of Saratoga

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