Old Main
What year was 'Old Main' recreated after the fire?
In 1923, a new Old Main was erected on the same site and stands there yet today.
This song, featuring lyrics about, "These boots are made for walkin'," was released in 1966 by this singer.
Who is Nancy Sinatra?
What is the largest continent by land area?
Asia
What sport uses the terms hook, turkey, and kingpin?
Bowling.
A hook is a bowling ball that breaks to the left or right. When a player bowls three strikes in a row, it is called a turkey. The kingpin is the name for the headpin.
Which is larger: an adult black bear or an adult moose?
Moose.
How many floors are there at Old Main?
4.
But technically 5, with inclusion of the Boiler room that is located on the roof!
Who was the first man to set foot on the moon? What year was it?
Neil Armstrong, 1969.On July 20th he was the first to step foot on the moon.
In what century was the Great San Francisco Earthquake?
20th century.
The earthquake struck San Francisco and the coast of northern California on April 18, 1906. Most of San Francisco was destroyed.
In what decade did Man o’ War retire from horse racing: the 1920s or 1930s?
1920s.
His final race took place in Windsor, Ontario. The racehorse won 20 out of 21 races during his two-year career.
What is the occupation of the seven dwarves in Snow White?
Miners
What was Old Main Village formerly known as?
'Normal School'
In 1864 the only teacher training institution, or normal school, in Minnesota was located at Winona. After a survey it was decided to build two more schools one in St. Cloud and one in Mankato.
This 1969 festival is known as "3 Days of Peace & Music" and featured a legendary performance by Jimi Hendrix.
What is Woodstock?
What country was the first to use paper money?
China.
What is the oldest swimming stroke?
The breaststroke.
According to many sources, people have been using the breaststroke since the 16th century.
What does the yellow flag signify in auto racing?
Caution.
The yellow flag alerts the racers to slow down or to be wary of potential dangers on the course.
When was the Lower Campus finally closed?
1978.
After the upper campus, Wilson Campus, was built the 'Lower Campus' was finally closed.
This landmark piece of legislation was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964.
What is the Civil Rights Act?
What country is the only one to have a flag that is not square or rectangle?
Nepal.
What female tennis player won six Wimbledon singles titles six years in a row?
Martina Navratilova.
Navratilova beat Steffi Graf on July 4, 1987, to set the record, which has held up to this day. It was her eighth Wimbledon singles victory.
In what decade did the fall of the Berlin Wall occur?
1980s.
The East German government announced that people could cross into West Germany and West Berlin on November 9, 1989. The fall of the Berlin Wall was the first step toward German reunification.
When did renovations begin to turn Old Main Village into what it is today?
1987.
It's first residents arrived in June 1988!
Origin country of the first woman in space
What is Soviet Union (not Russia)?
In 1963, Valentina Tereshkova orbited Earth for three days.
Which occurred first: the Stone Age or the Bronze Age?
The Stone Age.
The Stone Age was the first of the three stages of the prehistoric period. Stone was widely used to make tools during this era. The Bronze Age and the Iron Age followed the Stone Age.
In the 1971 Olympics, she was the first gymnast to score a perfect 10.0
Who is Nadia Comăneci?
What actress was married to Clark Gable when she died in a plane crash in 1942?
Carole Lombard.
Lombard and her mother were flying to California from their home state of Indiana following a war bond rally.