Olympic Games
This European capital was the second city to host the Summer Olympics three times, having previously hosted in 1900 and 1924.
What is Paris?
This monumental construction in Germany was torn down by the public in 1989, 35 years ago
What is the Berlin Wall?
The country where president Yoon declared a state of emergency that only lasted six hours
She played Brenda in 90210
Who is Shannen Doherty
According to albumoftheyear.org this album was the highest scorer across many different charts in 2024
What is Brat by Charlie XCX?
For the first time in Olympic history, this iconic Paris landmark served as the backdrop for the Opening Ceremony, replacing the traditional stadium venue. Question
What is the Seine River?
This currency was introduced 25 years ago in 1999
What is the Euro €?
The US state where Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt in July
What is Pennsylvania?
She was a renowned actress and Dame who in recent times is known for her roles in Downton Abbey and Harry Potter
Who is Maggie Smith?
Lives Outgrown was the 2024 album by Beth Gibbons, who was known as the singer in this band.
What is Portishead?
Breaking from over a century of tradition, this iconic sport took place in Teahupo'o, Tahiti, nearly 10,000 miles away from the Olympic City
What is Surfing?
Following a long civil war the prevailing Communist Party founded this populous republic in 1949
The Spanish city that experienced extreme flooding.
What is Valencia
This former NFL running back and controversial figure passed away in February 2024 after battling prostate cancer.
Who is O.J. Simpson?
After 16 years frontman Robert Smith and his band returned in 2024 with the album Songs of a Lost World
Who is The Cure?
These two urban sports, making their Olympic debuts in Paris, both took place at Place de la Concorde
What are breaking (breakdancing) and skateboarding?
The popular name given to the decisive moment of WWII when allied forces landede on the beaches of Normandy in France.
The number of years Queen Margrethe II sat on the throne before abdicating
What is 52?
The main character in the Turkish opposition to President Erdogan and founder of a movement that shares his name.
Who is (Fethullah) Gülen?
The "Bond" singer that released "Hit Me Hard and Soft" in 2024
Who is Billie Eilish?
This Art Deco sports complex, built for the 1924 Paris Olympics, will once again host swimming events in 2024, making it the only venue used in both Paris Games
What is Piscine Georges-Vallerey?
This technology was introduced to the public in 1994.
What is the World Wide Web?
The Central American country where Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in as the first female president – and the first Jewish person to hold the post.
What is Mexico?
This German football legend, who won both World Cup titles as a player (1974) and manager (1990), passed away in January 2024.
Who is Franz Beckenbauer?
This band landed at second place according to albuoftheyear.org with their album "Romance"
Who are Fountaines D.C.?