U.S. History
On September 9, 1776, the Continental Congress officially adopted this name for the union of colonies.
What is the United States of America?
On September 9, 1956, this legendary musician rocked television screens during his first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
Who is Elvis Presley?
On September 9, 1999, this gaming console from Sega debuted, marketed as “It’s thinking.”
What is the Sega Dreamcast?
On September 9, 1960, this boxer (then Cassius Clay) won Olympic gold in Rome before becoming a world champion.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
On September 9, 1993, Space Shuttle Endeavour launched the first Japanese astronaut into space. What was his name?
Who is Mamoru Mohri?
On September 9, 1850, this state, known for its iconic gold rush, was admitted as the 31st state in the Union.
What is California?
On September 9, 1995, North America saw the release of this groundbreaking gaming console, soon becoming a cultural phenomenon.
What is the PlayStation (PS1)?
September 9, 2014, marked the launch of the first model in this popular Apple product line.
What is the Apple Watch?
On this date in 1976, a crowd of nearly 40,000 came to Giants Stadium to cheer on a soccer legend playing for the New York Cosmos. Who was he?
Who is Pelé?
The term "bug" in computer programming traces back to this type of issue found on September 9, 1947, in an early computer, which was literally caused by an insect.
What is a moth?
This structure was completed on September 9, 1957, as the largest man-made reservoir and electricity generator in the U.S. at the time.
What is the Glen Canyon Dam?
On September 9, 1948, this country declared its independence to form an authoritarian state under Kim Il-sung.
What is North Korea?
This legendary comedian, known for his role in Mrs. Doubtfire, Dead Poets Society, and Good Will Hunting, was born on September 9, 1951.
Who is Robin Williams?
During a U.S. Open match on September 9, 2001, this tennis star won his 7th and final Grand Slam.
Who is Pete Sampras?
Which tech company, known for its internet commerce platform, was founded in 1995 but began gaining traction for quirky auctions like broken laser pointers?
What is eBay?
Founded on September 9, 1850, what is the largest city (by population) in California?
What is Los Angeles?
September 9, 1926, marks the first flight of this German airship, which later famously caught fire during a 1937 disaster.
What is the Zeppelin (Hindenburg is also acceptable)?
On September 9, 2009, which iconic band released a remastered box set of their music collection and the Rock Band video game dedicated to them?
Who are The Beatles?
On September 9, 1957, this Dodgers pitcher broke a racial barrier, becoming the first African-American to win a Major League Baseball Cy Young Award.
Who is Don Newcombe?
On September 9, 1982, this sci-fi show premiered, introducing the iconic phrase, “To boldly go where no man has gone before.”
What is Star Trek: The Next Generation? (Adapt for older Star Trek if desired)