Celebrity Deaths
On September 8th, the world was shocked with the news of the death of this member of the English royal family?
Queen Elizabeth II
Earlier this year, Russia invaded this European country causing major worldwide news.
Ukraine
Qatar hosted the World Cup this winter, which country went home with the trophy?
Argentina
This November, this notorious former US President announced that he was running for the 2024 Republican nomination for president. What is his name?
Donald Trump
This Puerto Rican artist dominated the music scene this year and with 18.5 billion streams on his music was the most streamed artist on Spotify. What is his name?
Bad Bunny
On December 30th, this trailblazing journalist passed away at the age of 93. Popular for her interviews, she inspired a generation of young female journalists. Over the course of her career, she appeared as the host of many television shows such as Today, the ABC Evening News and 20/20. What was her name?
Barbara Walters
On June 24th, the US Supreme Court overturned this decades-old piece of legislation regarding abortion causing nationwide protests. What was the name of the case that was overturned?
Roe V. Wade
Earlier this year, this 7-time Super Bowl winning QB announced he was retiring. However, a short while later, he decided to announce that he would return for his 23rd season. What is his name?
Tom Brady
What is the name of the former Pro-Bowl running back who ran as the Republican candidate in the Georgia Senate race this year?
Herschel Walker
In the round of 16, which team eliminated team USA from this year's World Cup?
The Netherlands
On December 29th, a former Brazilian soccer star who won 3 World Cups during his career passed away at the age of 82. What was his name?
Pele
Earlier this year, the popular social media app Twitter was sold to this famous billionaire for 44 billion dollars, what is his name?
Elon Musk
This past NBA season, this Serbian center took home the MVP honors for the second straight season, what is his name?
Nikola Jokic
Patty Murray won the Washington senate race this year once again. What was the name of the Republican candidate that she beat?
Tiffany Smiley
What is the name of the popular social media platform that Congress is threatening to ban in the US?
TikTok
On the ninth of January, this actor, stand-up comedian and TV host tragically passed away at the age of 65 due to head trauma. He was famous for his role as Danny Tanner in the hit show Full House along with being the original host of America's Funniest Home Videos. What was his name?
Bob Saget
In early November, one of the biggest and most prominent crypto exchanges collapsed, leaving millions of users without their money. What was the name of this failed crypto exchange?
FTX
During this past MLB season, the record for most home runs in a single season by an American League player was broken by this New York Yankees player. What was his name?
Aaron Judge
After Boris Johnson resigned from his position as the UK's Prime Minister. The person who immediately replaced him only lasted 44 days before they also resigned. What was the name of this short-lived Prime Minister replacement?
Liz Truss
Name two of the five headlining artists who performed at this year's Super Bowl halftime show.
Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J. Blige
At this year's World Cup, this American journalist suddenly collapsed and died at the age of 49, what was his name?
Grant Wahl
Earlier this year, WNBA star Brittney Griner was arrested in Russia on drug charges. After months in Russian custody, she was a part of a prisoner swap between the US and Russia. In exchange for Griner, Russia received the very dangerous arms dealer Viktor Bout. What is the famous nickname for Bout.
The Merchant of Death
The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in this year's Super Bowl 23-20. Which Rams player took home the Super Bowl MVP award?
Cooper Kupp
On the 8th of July this former Japanese Prime Minister was assassinated while speaking at a political event. What was his name?
Shinzo Abe
In late September, Florida was hit with a massive hurricane causing billions of dollars in damages and a death toll in the hundreds. What was the name of this destructive hurricane?
Hurricane Ian