Quiz Like it's 1999

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. He was a rarity in the Arab world - a supporter of the West and of Israel. He was one of the longest reigning kings in the region until his death February 7, 1999. Who was he? Akhtar Hameed Khan Yehudi Menuhin Hussein I bin Talal Lord Killanin

2. One of television's biggest game shows debuted in the U.S. on August 16, 1999, hosted by perennial host Regis Philbin. What was the show? 'It's A Knockout' 'America's Got Talent' 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?' 'The Neighbors'

3. 1999 was the final year this hockey legend, dubbed 'The Great One' took to the ice in an active role. Who is he? Bobby Orr Wayne Gretzky Patrick Roy Mario Lemieux

4. What made its debut in Europe on January 1, 1999? The League of Nations Disneyland Resort Paris ('EuroDisney') 'Cats' The Euro

5. On February 11, 1999, this 'dwarf planet' moved outside the orbit of Neptune, making it one of the most remote distant natural bodies in the solar system' . What is it? Pallas Pluto Juno Ceres

6. Starting in March of 1999, this little bug became a major headache to Internet E-mailers around the world. What was this little pest called? Melissa Virus Blaster Worm Witty Worm The Ghostball

7. On March 21, 1999, Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones become the first to circumnavigate the Earth riding in what? A hot-air balloon A WWII vintage aircraft A yacht A Stanley Steamer

8. On May 3, 1999, the second-strongest tornado in U.S. history struck what state? Oklahoma Kansas Texas Nebraska

9. What famous (or infamous) file-sharing service debuted June 1, 1999? Kazaa Napster BearShare Grokster

10. Back in 1969, this was the epitome of peace and love, mainstays of the hippie/counterculture movement. When it was revived in July 1999, it became a mass of looting, riots and bonfires. What was this event called? Woodstock Lilith Fair The US festival Lollapalooza