New Year, News Headlines
A series of coordinated attacks across the US that killed nearly 3,000 people is referred to as what?
What is 9/11?
Often considered the worst loss in Super Bowl History, a future hall of famer/son-kisser led his team to a comeback win over a team that deserved it more after being down this score in the third quarter?
What is 28-3?
This all women group released hits like "Survivor" and "Bootylicious: in the early 2000s, giving rise to Blue Ivy's Mom's Career.
Who is Destiny's Child?
In this 2012 film based on Suzanne Collins’ novel, the main character screams this phrase that enters them into a deadly televised competition in a dystopian future.
What is "I volunteer as Tribute"?
In 2004, this harvard dropout changed the world by creating a way for people to network with this company.
What is Facebook?
This oil services company was involved in the 2010 Gulf of Mexico drilling rig explosion with BP that led to the largest marine oil spill in U.S. history.
What is Halliburton?
This MLB team won its first World Series after 108 years, ending the longest championship drought from a team who has won it previously in history?
Who are the Chicago Cubs?
Released in 2015 as the lead single from her album 25, this Adele song’s music video broke Vevo records for the most views within 24 hours
What is Hello?
Premiering in 2008, this film is widely credited with launching the interconnected superhero universe that would dominate the next two decades of cinema
What is Iron Man?
Introduced in 2008, this smartphone feature uses a system of satellites to guide apps, maps, and ride-sharing services
What is Global Positioning System (GPS)?
This destruction of this natural disaster combined with delayed evacuations, lack of government response, and inadequate emergency infrastructure left thousands stranded and resulted in over 1,800 deaths
What is Hurricane Katrina?
Daily Double
After retiring twice before—in 1993 and 1999—this basketball star retired for the final time in 2003 after two final seasons.
This music icon, known for creating music video thrillers across decades, died in 2009.
Who is Michael Jackson
This well-known teenage character is remembered for befriending two police officers, getting a Hawaii fake ID to buy drinks for a party and an unforgettable mononym
Who is McLovin'?
After its launch in 2007, the iPhone grew in popularity and took over as the most popular smartphone over this iconic brand.
What is Blackberry?
In 2013, this former NSA contractor fled the U.S. after leaking classified documents that revealed global mass-surveillance programs such as PRISM and XKeyscore
Who is Edward Snowden?
Serena and Venus Williams have faced each other this many times in Grand Slam singles finals, including multiple showdowns at Wimbledon and the US Open
What is seven?
This 2008 artist’s debut album "The Fame" , launched a career defined by theatrical pop, making fans want to just dance, chart-topping hits, and a distinctive fashion sense
Who is Lady Gaga?
In Inception, the spinning top serves as this type of object, uniquely owned by Cobb, to distinguish dream from reality
What is a Totem?
What is known as the end of BlockBuster, when did Netflix first launch its streaming capability?
What is 2007?
Sparked by the self-immolation of Mohamed Bouazizi, this wave of uprisings spread across multiple Middle Eastern and North African countries, toppling long-standing regimes while producing sharply different outcomes in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya and Syria.
What is the Arab Spring?
Michael Phelps is the epitome of Olympic dominance, but how many gold medals did he win?
What is 23 gold medals?
As of 2025, this artist holds the record for the most entries on the Billboard Hot 100, surpassing 360 songs over their career.
Who is Drake?
Premiering in IMAX on January 1, 2000, this Disney animated feature of the new millennium, combining classical music with innovative animation.
What is Fantasia 2000?
This innovation championed initially by Salesforce, allows eliminates the need to have software installed and maintained locally.
What is Software as a Service (SaaS)?