News in 2020
People of 2020
Entertainment of 2020
RIP in 2020
Misc. 2020
200
On January 2, a state of emergency was called in this country, as bushfires threatened to burn the south coast of the country.
What is Australia?
200
This couple announced they were stepping down from their duties as royals in Buckingham Palace
Who are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle?
200
This tv show depicted a young woman who became a chess champion.
What is The Queen's Gambit?
200
This wonderful actor well known for portraying King T'Challa in the "Black Panther" franchise died at age 43 in August
Who is Chadwick Boseman?
200
After 15 seasons, this show ended and we all said goodbye to the Winchester Brothers
What is Supernatural?
400
This cryptocurrency became a major economic power in 2020 with a market capitalization of more than $500 billion dollars.
What is Bitcoin?
400
These two female artists performed at the 2020 Super Bowl
Who are Jennifer Lopez and Shakira?
400
This man is considered the most famous person in the world for 2020.
Who is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson?
400
With a nickname proclaiming her "Notorious", this Superme Court Justice and pioneer of women's rights died at age 87 on September 18th.
Who is Ruth Bader Ginsberg?
400
This social media site that debuted in 2016 rocketed to attention and its followers greatly angered Donald Trump.
What is TikTok?
600
In addition to the election and COVID-19, the United States also had this dangerously-named invasive insect invasion for the first time.
What are Murder Hornets?
600
The superstar pop and country singer (and instagram phenomenon) released two albums in 2020 in collaboration with Bon Iver and the National.
Who is Taylor Swift?
600
This tv series about the British royal family is now in its (very popular) 4th season.
What is The Crown?
600
This actor - famous for playing James Bond - left us on Halloween this year, at 90 years old.
Who is Sean Connery?
600
This epic sports event returned to Turkey for the first time in 9 years.
What is Formula 1 racing?
800
On Nov. 17, 2020, Victor Glover became the first black man ever to arrive at this "International" place.
What is the International Space Station?
800
This late rock legend's guitar was called Frankenstrat.
Who is Eddie Van Halen?
800
This movie won Best Movie and Best Director at the Oscars.
What is Parasite?
800
DAILY DOUBLE!! This is one of Mr. Brown's favorite singer-songwriters - he died in February from COVID:
Who is John Prine?
800
This eccentric rapper made a sincere (?) effort to be the next president of the United States. He may not be done trying...
Who is Kanye West?
1000
On May 30, the first private company launched astronauts into space on this rocket.
What is SpaceX's Falcon 9?
1000
This Actor tested positive for COVID-19, shutting down production of the Batman film he is shooting
Who is Robert Pattinson?
1000
This was one of the most watched Turkish series of the year - about two psychiatrists and a girl from a village in Beykoz.
What is Bir Başkadir (Ethos)?
1000
At age 80, this greatest television host of all time passed away on November 8th
Who is Alex Trebek?
1000
A massive explosion at a port in this city in Lebanon, sparked Aug. 4 by the accidental detonation of 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate, caused death and destruction
What is Beirut?