The Nostalgic Nineties

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1. This 1990 movie was directed by Martin Scorsese and starred Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, and Joe Pesci. It won the BAFTA award for Best Film and Best Director in 1991. Which film was it? Dances With Wolves The Godfather II Rain Man Goodfellas

2. In 1991, the American TV show "Dallas" made news. What made it so newsworthy? The final episode aired The first episode aired Half the cast died during filming The actor who played J.R. was shot

3. In 1992, the Toronto Blue Jays became the first Canadian professional sports team to win what? Super Bowl NBA Finals World Series Stanley Cup

4. When it was released in 1993, this movie broke box office records and became the highest grossing film of all-time, at the time. Due to the amount of dinosaurs, this movie featured ample amounts of special effects. What's the name of this movie? Answer: (Two Words)

5. In 1994, music fans mourned the loss of Kurt Cobain, the lead singer of the band Nirvana. How did Cobain die? Car accident AIDS Heart attack Suicide

6. Known as the 1990s boy band, the Backstreet Boys released their first single in 1995. Even though they are synonymous with the decade, the group never scored a US Billboard Hot 100 #1 song in the 1990s. True False

7. In 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia are memorably known for the lighting of the Olympic torch by whom? Michael Jordan Bill Clinton Muhammad Ali Leon Stuklj

8. The year of 1997 was a great year for movies. Which of these movies was NOT released in that year? Liar Liar Men In Black The Lion King Titanic

9. In 1998, television watchers mourned as they watched the final episode of which sitcom, one that starred Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, and a guy named Jerry? Seinfeld Friends Everybody Loves Raymond Cheers

10. On April 18, 1999, arguably the best player in National Hockey League history, Wayne Gretzky retired. With which Original Six team was Gretzky with when he played his final game? New York Rangers St. Louis Blues Los Angeles Kings Edmonton Oilers