This Day in History
On this day in History in 1973, the last episode of this popular western series aired on NBC after 14 seasons.
What is Bonanza?
This is the name of the fear of spiders.
What is Arachnophobia?
Edward the VII reigned in this nation from January to December in 1936. He abdicated the throne in order to marry a twice divorced American, Wallis Simpson.
What is the United Kingdom?
The properties in Monopoly are based off of this US city.
What is Atlantic City, New Jersey?
This song which was released in 1983 and was a duet with Kenny Rogers has the following lyrics:
"That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha"
What is Islands in the Stream?
On this day in History in 1991, this conflict, triggered by Iraq's occupation of Kuwait in August 1990, began with a U.S.-led air offensive against Iraq that continued until a cease-fire was declared on February 28.
What is the Persian Gulf War?
If you are claustrophobic you have a fear of this.
What is tight spaces?
Louis XIX was King of this nation for about 20 minutes on August 2, 1830. He succeeded his father Charles X who was forced to abdicate during the July Revolution. Charles and Louis abdicated on the same document, and Louis is said to have been king between his father's signature and his own.
What is France?
The phrase "Back to Square One" originates from this ancient board game.
What is Snakes (or Chutes) and Ladders?
This song was the title track of her 1974 album, and is arguably one of her most famous hits. It has lyrics that go:
"Your beauty is beyond compare
With flaming locks of auburn hair
With ivory skin and eyes of emerald green
Your smile is like a breath of spring
Your voice is soft like summer rain
And I cannot compete with you"
What is Jolene?
On this day in History in 1547, he was crowned “tsar and grand prince of all Russia” the first person to hold this title.
Who is Ivan the Terrible?
Acrophobia is the fear of this and it affects more than 6% of people. People with this fear may not like tall buildings or bridges.
What is heights?
Michael II gained the throne of this nation after the abdication of Nicholas II on March 15, 1917. He made his conditional on the decision of the Provisional Government of the nation, and they chose not to have a monarchy making Michael emperor of less than a day.
What is Russia?
Men and Kings are the two types of pieces in this classic board game.
What are Checkers?
This song was feathered on her 1974 "Jolene" album. She used the song as a goodbye to Porter Wagoner, and has the following lyrics:
"I hope life, treats you kind
And I hope that you have all
That you ever dreamed of
And I wish you joy
And happiness"
What is I will Always Love You?
On this day in History in 2017, American astronaut Eugene Cernan, who holds this distinction, died at age 82.
What is the Last Man to Walk on the Moon?
Chionophobia is the fear of this winter weather.
What is Snow?
She was proclaimed Queen of England at the Tower of London, per the will of her cousin and predecessor Edward VI. She was then deposed 9 days later by Edward's sister Mary I. She was later executed for treason by Mary.
Who is Lady Jane Grey?
There are this many squares on a Scrabble board.
What is 225?
This song was the title track of her 1971 album, and starts with the following Lyrics:
"Back through the years I go wanderin' once again
Back to the seasons of my youth
I recall a box of rags that someone gave us
And how my momma put the rags to use"
What is Coat of Many Colors?
On this day in History in 2006, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the first woman to be elected head of state of an African country, was sworn in as president of this west African Country.
What is Liberia?
Ironically, hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia, if the fear of this?
What is long words?
Stephan (II) was elected to this position after the death of his predecessor in March of 752. Stephan died of a stroke three days later. Because of this, he was removed from the official list of people who held this position in 1961, and Stephen III was redesignated as Stephen II.
What is Pope?
This ancient game can be played as a blocking game or a scoring game.
What are Dominoes?
This song was featured on her 1989 "White Limozeen" album, and has the following lyrics:
"Here comes my baby
Draggin' my heart behind
He's drivin' me crazy
Who says love is blind"
What is Why'd You Come In Here Lookin' Like That?