Speech! Speech!
On January 28, 1986, he spoke of a national disaster when he said, “Nancy and I are pained to the core by the tragedy of the shuttle Challenger.
Who is Ronald Reagan? Reagan had initially prepared a State of the Union address for the day but changed his speech in honor of the shuttle’s crew
One of Hollywood’s most infamous partnerships is Scorsese and this actor, who features as the lead in Taxi Driver among many other films
Hint: RD
Who is Robert De Niro? Taxi Driver showcases Scorsese’s gritty and complex style.
In 1972, this rock band sang a tale of “A Horse with No Name.”
What is America? The song spent three weeks at No. 1, starting on March 25, 1972
What kind of animal was “Dolly,” the cloned animal that made headlines in 1997?
Sheep. Dolly was born on July 5, 1996, in Scotland. She was not the first cloned animal, but the first one cloned from an adult cell.
This was given as a gift of liberty to the United States from France
What is the Statue of Liberty? It stands in the New York Harbor and welcomes immigrants. It’s also a welcoming sight to visitors flying into New York City airports.
Similar to a pushpin, but with a flat head
What is thumbtack? Pushpins are easier to handle, and especially to remove, given their design, while thumbtacks are a bit harder to lift.
In an Emmy speech in 1987 for a role in this show, Rue McClanahan spoke of her mother’s advice: “Don’t you know every kick’s a boost?
What is The Golden Girls? This was her first Emmy Award, which she won for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy.
) Raging Bull is a 1980 film based on the real life of Jake LaMotta, a troubled athlete in this sport
What is boxing? Star Robert De Niro won an Oscar for his performance in the film
In 1973, Elton John was “rock”-ing as this reptilian.
What is a crocodile? “Crocodile Rock” was a No. 1 hit that year, spending three weeks atop the charts.
What number does not exist in Roman numerals?
Zero. The first Roman numeral is “I” (one)
This national park spans Tennessee and North Carolina
What is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park? It’s the most visited national park and welcomes more than 11 million visitors each year
The name for each little corn segment
What is kernel? In most countries, corn is called maize. Each ear of corn has approximately 800 kernels.
) In 1986, this farmworkers’ activist traveled around delivering his “Wrath of Grapes Boycott” speech.
Hint: Initials CC
Who is Cesar Chavez? Chavez wanted to stop the use of dangerous chemicals by getting Americans to boycott pesticide-laden grapes.
One of Scorsese’s trademarks is making films about this type of crime
What is Mafia/gang crime? His crime films include Goodfellas and Casino.
Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger” is also the theme song for this film
What is Rocky III? The song stayed at No. 1 for six weeks and features on the band’s album Premonition
What flying pioneer was nicknamed “The Lone Eagle”?
Charles Lindbergh. The pilot received the nickname following his solo flight across the Atlantic in 1927
This national park in Arizona is known for its monumental depths and its towering, multicolored topography
What is Grand Canyon National Park? It’s also one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
The ant known to deliver the worst sting
What is the bullet ant? The blast of pain from a bullet ant’s sting lasts between 12 and 36 hours. Ouch
On June 6, 1984, President Reagan spoke at Pointe du Hoc, France, to commemorate the anniversary of this event.
What is D-Day? In his words, “Strengthened by their courage, heartened by their value [valor], and borne by their memory, let us continue to stand for the ideals for which they lived and died.”
Scorsese makes this kind of brief appearance in several of his own films, including Taxi Driver and Hugo
What is a cameo? Although generally uncomfortable in front of the camera, he sometimes appears briefly and often plays a photographer.
In 1984, Prince sang of avian sorrow in this soulful tune
What is “When Doves Cry”? The song is also featured in the film Purple Rain.
Who was the Greek goddess of love
Aphrodite. The Roman goddess of love is Venus.
Monticello and an academic village were designed by this former president.
Who is Thomas Jefferson? The UNESCO World Heritage Site is known as Monticello and the University of Virginia. Jefferson’s architecture features neoclassical designs, and his academic village is now the heart of the UVA campus.
One-billionth of a second
What is a nanosecond? Its practical application is found in technology
In 1999, this author of Night addressed Congress in a speech called “The Perils of
Who is Elie Wiesel? Wiesel’s speech commemorated his own experiences as a Holocaust survivor and championed activism and caring
This Scorsese documentary features performances by Bob Dylan and Muddy Waters and is considered one of the greatest concert movies ever made
What is The Last Waltz? The film was later spoofed in a 1984 mockumentary called This Is Spinal Tap
Meow! In 1990, this famous sibling sang of a “Black Cat” with nine lives
Who is Janet Jackson? This was her first song with sole songwriting credit
What is the national flower of Austria?
Edelweiss. It is a small star-shaped flower. Edelweiss grows wild and in gardens throughout Austria. It is one of Austria’s most defining symbols. Its likeness is found on an Austrian two-euro-cent coin.
A combined eight of his properties, designed in the first half of the 20th century, were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019.
: Who is Frank Lloyd Wright? The eight sites include two of his best-known designs: the Guggenheim Museum in New York City and Fallingwater in Mill Run, Pennsylvania
A beach’s tiny grains
: What is sand? Sand is the byproduct of broken-down organic and inorganic things such as rocks, dead coral, and skeletal remains of marine life