21st Century
On January 1, 2001 this widespread fear did not destroy the world.
What is Y2K?
These brothers achieved the first manned flight in 1903
Who are the Wright Brothers
In 1861 this conflict erupted that would end in more deaths than all other American conflicts combined.
What is the American Civil war?
In 1775 the "shot heard round the world" began this conflict.
What is the American War for Independence/American Revolution?
In 1603 this English Monarch, who has an entire age named after her, died.
Who is Elizabeth I?
In 2009 this mega entertainer died from a physician administered drug overdose?
Who is Michael Jackson?
In 1918 this became the largest viral epidemic in history.
What is the Spanish flu?
In 1815 this former French emperor was defeated in a famous battle near this small town in Belgium.
Who is Napolean
In 1770 this man was killed in Boston, MA by British troops, becoming the first casualty of the American War for Independence.
Who is Crispus Attucks?
In 1607 this colony was founded in what will become the oldest permanent English settlement in America.
What is Jamestown?
Who are the top 3 selling musical artists of the 21st century
Taylor Swift, Drake, Rihanna
In 1929 investors reacting to short selling of stocks brought on this event which eventually led to the worst depression ever recorded.
What is Black Tuesday/Stock Market Crash?
On July 4, 1826 these two former presidents and founding fathers died hours apart?
Who are Thomas Jefferson and John Adams?
This December 16, 1773 event results in the American love of coffee.
What is the Boston Tea Party?
In 1692 these famous "trials" began in Massuchusetts.
What are the Salem witch trials?
In May of 2018, this famous couple said, "I do"
Who are Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
The Seattle Seahawks became a team in what year?
What is 1976
On June 20, 1837 this monarch began one of the longest reigns in history.
Who is Queen Victoria?
In 1776 this document is adopted by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
In 1666 this famous conflagration destroys the most populated city in Europe.
What is the London Fire?
In 2022, this woman became the first African American woman to serve on the Supreme Court
Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson
In 1969 he became the first man to walk on the moon.
Who is Neil Armstorng?
In 1815 this famous volcano erupted causing a mini ice age and "the year without a summer".
What is Mt. Tambora?
In 1781 this California city is founded by the Spanish.
What is Los Angeles?
In 1632 this famous modern wonder of the world is begun.
What is the Taj Mahal?