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Fun Trivia: J : January February March

Special Sub-Topic: What Happened on January 3rd?


What famous Roman statesman and orator was born on Jan. 3rd, 106 BC?

    Cicero. Marcus Tullius Cicero introduced Greek philosophy to ancient Rome. Cicero wrote 'De Republica'.

Which famous author was born on Jan. 3rd, 1892?
    J.R.R. Tolkien. Tolkien wrote the popular 'Lord of the Rings' series which has been made into a movie.

On Jan. 3rd, 1924, Howard Carter discovered the sarcophagus of which king?
    King Tutankhmen & King Tut & Tutankhmen. Howard Carter found King Tut near Luxor, Egypt. No one knows why he died. Tut's sacophagus is supposed to have a curse on it.

On Jan 3rd, 1938, which organization was formed by F.D.R.?
    The March of Dimes. The March of Dimes was created to help fight polio. The original name of the organization was the National Foundation for the Infantile Paralysis.

On Jan. 3rd, 1833, Britain seized which group of islands?
    Falkland Islands. Britain took the islands. There is disagreement as to whether the islands belonged to Argentina at the time - or to nobody. In 1983 Argentina invaded the islands (or repossessed them, depending on one's view of the matter). Britain regained control of them 75 days later.

On Jan 3rd, 1961, the United States severed its relation with which country?
    Cuba. Fidel Castro was excommunicated exactly one year later.

On Jan. 3rd, 1946, which member of the band 'Led Zeppelin' was born?
    John Paul Jones. John Paul Jones was the group's bass player.

The New York Yankees purchased which slugger on Jan. 3rd, 1920?
    Babe Ruth. George Herman Ruth was purchased by the Yankees from the Red Sox for $125,000. It took the BoSox 84 years to garner another World Series title and break what was known as the 'Curse of the Bambino'.

Which country's national anthem was sung for the first time on Jan. 3rd, 1780?
    Denmark. Denmark's national anthem is 'Kong Kristian'.

Which reformer was excommunicated on Jan 3rd, 1521?
    Martin Luther & Luther. Luther was excommunicated by Pope Leo X.

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