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April 20th Trivia Quiz

April 20th is my birthday. Let's find out other things that happened that day. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by zebra101. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
zebra101

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
259,185

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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581

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Question 1 of 10

1. April 20th is the what number day of an ordinary year (not a leap year)? Hint

111th

112th

109th

110th

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Question 2 of 10

2. What territory was organized by an act passed April 20, 1836? Hint

Minnesota Territory

Wisconsin Territory

Montana Territory

Iowa Territory

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Question 3 of 10

3. The _______ Stadium opened April 20, 1912.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 10

4. What school shooting happened on April 20, 1999? Hint

New York High School shooting

Denver High School shooting

Columbine High School massacre

Littleton Middle School massacre

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the Emperor of France from 1851-1870, who shares my birthday? Hint

Napol�on II of Britain

Napol�on III of Provence

Napol�on IV of France

Napol�on III of France

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what state did the Ludlow Massacre (April 20, 1914) occur? Hint

Pennsylvania

Tennessee

West Virginia

Colorado

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Question 7 of 10

7. France declared war on what country on April 20, 1792? Hint

Austria

Great Britain

Prussia

Hungary

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Question 8 of 10

8. Ernie Stautner, born April 20, 1925, was on which football team? Hint

Kansas City Chiefs

Philadelphia Eagles

New York Giants

Pittsburgh Steelers

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Question 9 of 10

9. What Ottawa chief died on this day? Hint

Pontiac

Neolin

Wabash

Honik

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is Allan Houston's, born April 20, 1971, nickname? Hint

H2O

He didn't have one.

Shooting Star

Waterfall

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. April 20th is the what number day of an ordinary year (not a leap year)?

Answer: 110th

This is on the Gregorian calendar. It is the 111th on leap years. There are 255 days after it.

2. What territory was organized by an act passed April 20, 1836?

Answer: Wisconsin Territory

The Wisconsin Territory covered present day Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and part of the Dakotas. Wisconsin became a state on May 29th 1848. It was the 30th state to come into the Union.

3. The _______ Stadium opened April 20, 1912.

Answer: Tiger

It is in Detroit, Michigan. It cost $300,000 to build and costs 4 million dollars to maintain. The stadium's nickname is "The Corner".

4. What school shooting happened on April 20, 1999?

Answer: Columbine High School massacre

It happened in Colorado between the time of 11:19 am - 12:08 pm. Thirteen people died and 24 were wounded. The murderers were Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold.

5. Who was the Emperor of France from 1851-1870, who shares my birthday?

Answer: Napol�on III of France

Napol�on Bonaparte was born in 1808 and died in 1873. He was the last monarch to rule of France.

6. In what state did the Ludlow Massacre (April 20, 1914) occur?

Answer: Colorado

It happened in Ludlow, Colorado. The victims were striking coal miners and their families, who were killed by the Colorado National Guard. The total number of dead is unclear and is generally given as 19-25. However, eleven of the seventeen were children. Two weren't even one yet. There is a monument dedicated to them.

7. France declared war on what country on April 20, 1792?

Answer: Austria

It was the start of the French Revolutionary Wars. The war lasted between the years of 1792 and 1802.

8. Ernie Stautner, born April 20, 1925, was on which football team?

Answer: Pittsburgh Steelers

Ernie Stautner was born in Germany. His position is Defensive tackle. He won the Pro Bowl MVP in 1957. He is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

9. What Ottawa chief died on this day?

Answer: Pontiac

Pontiac was an American Indian. He lead Pontiac's Rebellion, which happened after the French and Indian War.

10. What is Allan Houston's, born April 20, 1971, nickname?

Answer: H2O

He was a basketball player on the New York Knicks. His position is shooting guard. He has a gold Olympic medal in men's basketball.

Source: Author zebra101

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