The Event
In what year did Brenda Spencer commit her crime?
1979
How old was Brenda Spencer at the time?
16
Was Brenda Spencer tried as an adult or juvenile?
As an adult
What organization is often involved in debates about gun control in the U.S.?
NRA — National Rifle Association
The band that wrote the song “I Don’t Like Mondays,” inspired by Brenda Spencer?
The Boomtown Rats
What day of the week did the shooting happen?
Monday
Where did Brenda live in relation to the school?
Across the street
Is Brenda Spencer still in prison today?
Yes — as of 2025
What is the second amendment?
The right to keep and bear arms
What year was the song "I Don’t Like Mondays" released?
1979?
Who were killed during the attack?
The principal and a custodian
What was Brenda’s infamous quote about why she did it?
"I don’t like Mondays. It livens the day up"
What was her sentence?
25 years to life in prison
What is the US Constitution?
USA's grundlov
The song “I Don’t Like Mondays” became a hit in: the USA or in the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom
It was largely avoided on American radio
How many were injured during the attack?
9 children and a police officer
What weapon did she use?
A .22 caliber rifle her father had given her
Which U.S. state did the crime take place in?
California
What does infringe mean? (in Danish)
Overtræde
How old is Brenda Spencer now?
63
What was the name of the school?
Cleveland Elementary School in San Diego
What were some warning signs before the attack?
Mental health issues, threats, fascination with violence
What impact did this case have on school safety policies?
Increased awareness of school shootings and early discussions on school safety and mental health
What is the name of the campaign students started after a school shooting in 2018 in Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
#neveragain
What does truancy mean?
Pjækkeri