May 17, ????s
On May 17, amidst World War II, US General Dwight Eisenhower sets D-Day for June 5
What is the 1940s? (1944)
This U.S. locale has been dubbed "Sin City" due to its historical tolerance for legalized gambling and adult entertainment
What is Las Vegas?
A slap in the face delivered from one to the other left these two public figures responsible for one of the most shocking incidents in Oscar's history.
Who are Will Smith and Chris Rock?
These countries are the first trio of nations to co-host a FIFA World Cup
What do you call a scientist that studies weather?
A meterologist
On May 17, Minecraft was first released to the public while still in development
What is the 2000s? (2009)
This city with a population of 3.1 million people is the capital of Argentina
What is Buenos Aires?
Tension between these two music artists started in 2009, when one took the stage during the other's acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards and declared that another artist should've won the award
Who are Kanye West and Taylor Swift?
True/False: The World Cup is the most-watched sporting event in the world
True
How many justices serve on the US Supreme Court?
Nine
On May 17, the World Health Organization officially removed homosexuality from its list of mental illnesses
What is the 1990s? (1990)
This is the oldest city in Africa's southernmost country
What is Cape Town?
Rumors of tension between these two actors surfaced during the promotional tour for their 2024 film, "It Ends With Us."
Who are Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni?
One of these U.S. cities is NOT a host site for the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Los Angeles, Miami, Raleigh, Kansas City
What is Raleigh?
The US Naval Academy is located in what city?
Annapolis, Maryland
On May 17, the Baltimore Colts, Cleveland Browns & Pittsburgh Steelers agree to move from the NFC to the AFC in the NFL
What is the 1960s? (1969)
European cities by population:
1. Istanbul (15.7 million)
2. Moscow (13.2 million)
3. London (9.1 million)
4. ??? ??? (5.6 million)
5. Berlin (3.7 million)
What is Saint Petersburg, Russia?
This rapper and former NFL QB butted heads in 2019 over a woman whom they both dated, with the rapper saying the QB had "sacrificed being a man" to be with her.
Who are Future and Russell Wilson?
This country recently set the record as the smallest nation by population to ever qualify for a men's FIFA World Cup
What is Curaçao?
What was the most widely grown crop in the Middle Colonies?
Wheat
On May 17, the first color photograph was taken by Scottish physicist James Clerk Maxwell and photographer Thomas Sutton
What is the 1860s? (1861)
From 2021 to 2024, this city was named "North America's Leading City Destination" by World Travel Awards.
What is Miami Beach?
Two of the biggest names in music, this feud began in 2002 when one star called the other's James Bond theme song "the worst Bond tune ever."
Who are Elton John and Madonna?
Most World Cup titles by nation:
1. Brazil (5 titles)
T-2: Italy, Germany (4 titles)
4: Argentina (3 titles)
T-5: France, ??? (2 titles)
What is Uruguay?
In classical music, what instruments usually comprise a string quartet?
Two violins, viola, and a cello