How much did each of the RMS Titanic's anchors weigh?

History Trivia / September 09, 2024

15 1/2 Tons. The RMS Titanic struck an iceberg and sank in 1912.

What was the only state that George McGovern won in the election of 1972?

History Trivia / September 09, 2024

Massachusetts. McGovern lost to Nixon, but dirty tricks during the campaign (such as Watergate) led to Nixon's downfall.

What happened June 19, 1876 that sealed the fate of a frontier army?

History Trivia / September 08, 2024

The Battle Of The Rosebud. The Cheyenne tribe referred to the Battle of the Rosebud as "The Battle Where the Girl Saved Her Brother" due to an incident that occurred during the battle.

Who was the first European to sail into New York Harbor?

History Trivia / September 08, 2024

Henry Hudson. Henry Hudson sailed into New York Harbor aboard the Half Moon in 1609.

The attempted assassination of Harry Truman in 1950 was conducted by two men born where?

History Trivia / September 07, 2024

Puerto Rico. During an assassination attempt on Harry Truman in 1950, one would-be assassin and one White House policeman were killed.

Which Democratic Presidential hopeful did Al Gore formally support in December of 2003?

History Trivia / September 07, 2024

Howard Dean. Dean later lost his bid for the Democratic Party candidate to John Kerry.