Posts tagged with History

What year was MLK Jr. awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 20, 2025

At just 35 years old, Martin Luther King Jr. became the face of the American Civil Rights Movement. When did MLK Jr. receive his Nobel Peace Prize?

Which of these shows wasn't an "All in the Family" spin-off?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 16, 2025

"All in the Family" spawned an entire universe of TV shows in the 1970s. Can you spot which show never actually spun off from the Bunker household?

What year was Ice Hockey's "Miracle on Ice" game?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 10, 2025

As the buzzer rang, Al Michaels yelled, "Do you believe in miracles?" What year was the legendary ice hockey game between Americans and Russians, known as the "Miracle on Ice"?

What do you call a person who loves crossword puzzles?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 9, 2025

While Scrabble players call themselves "word warriors" and chess masters are "grandmasters," crossword puzzle enthusiasts have their own fancy title. What's the official name for these devoted solvers?

What year was the first website launched?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 7, 2025

Before social media, before Amazon, before dancing hamsters and "Under Construction" GIFs, there was just one lonely page floating in cyberspace. When did this digital pioneer make its debut?

What was the original name for Starburst candy?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 6, 2025

Those little square fruit chews we know as Starburst have been around since the late 1950s. What were these fruit-flavored favorites originally called?

In which city is the annual Rose Bowl Game typically held?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 1, 2025

Each New Year's Day since 1902, the Rose Bowl Game has brought together top teams to compete in a sun-soaked California setting. But which city has hosted this iconic sporting event for over a century?

What Calendar Was Used In Europe Before the Gregorian Calendar?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 1, 2025

Pope Gregory XIII gathered his astronomers to fix this cosmic timing issue that had been building up for centuries under the previous calendar system. What system were they using?

When was the first Times Square ball drop?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 31, 2024

New Year's Eve in Times Square feels like it's been around forever. When did that first ball make its celebrated descent?

What song is sung on New Year's Eve at midnight?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 31, 2024

As the clock strikes twelve on December 31st, crowds around the world join together in song to welcome the new year. What exactly is that familiar tune everyone belts out when the ball drops?

What was the first item sold on eBay?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 30, 2024

When Pierre Omidyar launched AuctionWeb from his San Jose apartment in 1995, he wanted to test if his new auction site actually worked. What seemingly random object became the first item ever sold on what would become eBay?

What war was "MAS*H" set during?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 28, 2024

Few TV shows managed to blend comedy and commentary quite like "MAS*H" during its 1972-1983 run. Which 20th-century war provided the backdrop for this groundbreaking series?

What is the longest-running scripted primetime TV show?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 27, 2024

TV networks are notoriously quick to cancel shows that don't immediately find their audience. Among all scripted shows in television primetime history, which one has lasted the longest?

What year was the first Super Bowl?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 24, 2024

Professional football looked very different before the NFL and AFL merged. What year did both leagues send their best team on the field to compete in what would become known as the Super Bowl?

Who co-founded Apple alongside Steve Jobs?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 23, 2024

Two tech-loving friends launched Apple in 1976. The first, was charismatic hustler Steve Jobs. But who was the technical wizard who helped launch what would become a multi-trillion-dollar company?