Crooners and Balladeers
Historical New Jersey
Stolen Goods
Music Crossovers
September 17th
100

"The Voice" joined the Harry James Orchestra as a vocalist, but his career took off when he joined the Tom Dorsey Orchestra that Sinatra's. 

Who is "Tommy Dorsey"?

100

The Washington Crossing State Park is the site of Washington’s 1776 crossing of the Delaware River before the battle in this city.

What is "Trenton"

100

"Artemis of Ephesus is a priceless ancient statue that was stolen from the Acropolis Museum in 1983 in this city in Greece.

What is the "Athens?"

100

This country legend crossed over into pop with hits like Islands in the Stream ( with Dolly Parton ).

Who is "Kenny Rogers"?

100

Willie Mosconi passed on this day in 1993 at the age of 80 and was widely considered one of the greatest players of all time related to this sport.  

What is "pool"?

200

"Smokey the Bear" and "Mr. Entertainment" sang many hit songs including one that was originally heard in the classic film "Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" ( 1971 ).

Who is "Sammy Davis Jr."?

200

Completed in 1931, the iconic  the Delaware Memorial Bridge is a suspension bridge that connects New Jersey to this state.

What is "Pennsylvania?"

200

This Italian Renaissance painting by Botticelli was stolen from the Uffizi Gallery in Florence in 1994.

What is "The Birth of Venus"?

200

Taylor Swift originally made her name in this genre before shifting to pop with 1989.
 

What is "country music?"

200

In 1787, this was signed at Independence Hall in Philadelphia. 

What is "The United States Constitution"?

300

"The Velvet Fog" wrote "The Christmas Song: Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire".

Who is "Mel Torme"?

300

This historic New Jersey city was once the nation's capital during the Revolutionary War.

What is "Princeton"?

300

The 2015 Hatton Garden heist, where thieves drilled into a vault to steal millions of pounds in jewels and cash, occurred in this city.

What is "London"?

300

This legendary artist famously “went electric” at this 1965 festival, angering folk purists at the Newport Folk Festival.

Who is "Bob Dylan"?

300

She became the first black Miss America. 

Who is "Vanessa Williams"?

400

"The Voice of Romance", had many hits including "A Certain Smile" and "Misty".

Who is "Johnny Mathis"?

400

The Great Falls of the Passaic River, one of the largest waterfalls in the U.S., is located in this city.
 

What is "Paterson"?

400

This famous stolen item was a 900-year-old manuscript taken from a British library in 1974.

What is "The Magna Carta"?

400

This artist transitioned from gospel roots to become known as the "Queen of Pop."

Who is "Aretha Franklin"?

400

1916 – World War I: Manfred von Richthofen, a flying ace of the German Luftstreitkräfte, wins his first aerial combat near Cambrai, France; he is better known by this nickname.

Who is "The Red Baron"?

500

This crooner, who frequently incorporated jazz phrasing, rhythm, and improvisation in his performances, received his nickname from a comic strip.

Who is "Bing Crosby"?

500

Famous Revolutionary War spy and traitor Benedict Arnold, was born in this New Jersey town.
 
 

What is "Newark"?

500

This legendary theft in New York City in 1972 involved a $12 million bank robbery.

What is "The Lufthansa Heist"?

500

Known for jazz, this singer crossed over into pop with the hit “Feeling Good.”

Who is "Nina Simone"?

500

In 1849, this American abolitionist escapes from slavery.

Who is "Harriet Tubman"?

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