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Front Page News Trivia Quiz

An all multiple choice quiz for all ages about famous New York Times headlines of the past. I'll give you the headline and you guess the year. I hope that you enjoy it. :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
204,460

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
7515

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year did viewers wake up to the front page headline, "23 dead after 2nd day of Los Angeles riots"? Hint

1992

1982

2000

1972

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Churchill quits as Prime Minister" was a shocking headline in what year? Hint

1958

1955

1965

1967

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Von Hindenburg dies at 86, Hitler takes Presidency", appeared on the front page in what year? Hint

1944

1934

1924

1914

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what year was the U.S. shocked with the headline, "Woodrow Wilson passes away"? Hint

1914

1934

1924

1904

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Scores die as cult compound is set afire in Texas", was on nearly every front page throughout the U.S. When did this happen? Hint

1983

1973

2003

1993

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Question 6 of 10

6. When did the headline, "Peary discovers the North Pole after eight trials in 23 years", appear on the front page? Hint

1919

1909

1939

1929

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Ford gives pardon to Nixon", appeared in which year? Hint

1984

1974

1964

1954

8. Many in the Los Angeles area missed the headline, "Severe earthquake hits Los Angeles, at least 30 killed, freeways collapse", because they were still cleaning up from the previous morning. When did this happen? Hint

1994

1984

2004

1974

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Question 9 of 10

9. The headline, "The shuttle explodes! 6 in crew and high school teacher killed", shocked the world in which year? Hint

1976

1996

1986

1966

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Question 10 of 10

10. Most readers already knew the story before the headline read, "Wallace is shot, condition serious". When was he shot? Hint

1992

1982

1972

1962

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year did viewers wake up to the front page headline, "23 dead after 2nd day of Los Angeles riots"?

Answer: 1992

The Los Angeles police were caught off guard with a violent reaction to the acquittal of four white police officers, accused of beating black motorist, Rodney King.

2. "Churchill quits as Prime Minister" was a shocking headline in what year?

Answer: 1955

In April 1955, Sir Winston Churchill tendered his resignation to Queen Elizabeth. He held the position of Prime Minister for a total of eight years and almost eight months.

3. "Von Hindenburg dies at 86, Hitler takes Presidency", appeared on the front page in what year?

Answer: 1934

August 2, 1934, was a date that began to alter the history of the world after the Reich President died in his east Prussia home. Chancellor Hitler, the night before Von Hindenburg's death, called a secret cabinet meeting and intended to be both Chancellor and President of Germany. This move would give Hitler a dictatorship as absolute as any in the world.

4. In what year was the U.S. shocked with the headline, "Woodrow Wilson passes away"?

Answer: 1924

Wilson, the 28th President of the United States from 1913-1921, died in February after an illness, with his wife at his side. Calvin Coolidge announced his death officially.

5. "Scores die as cult compound is set afire in Texas", was on nearly every front page throughout the U.S. When did this happen?

Answer: 1993

Waco, Texas, saw the end of a 51-day standoff between the Branch Davidians of David Koresh and the federal government. After the seige was over, Attorney General Janet Reno, regretted the decision to move in at that time. Many were found dead by either fire or mass suicide.

6. When did the headline, "Peary discovers the North Pole after eight trials in 23 years", appear on the front page?

Answer: 1909

On April 6, 1909, Commander Robert E. Peary reached the top of the world. He had previously sought this in eight polar expeditions.

7. "Ford gives pardon to Nixon", appeared in which year?

Answer: 1974

President Gerald Ford gave former President Richard Nixon a full pardon on September 8, 1974. This was for any involvement that Nixon may have had in the Watergate Scandal.

Answer: 1994

January 17th woke up California with a powerful, over 6.0 earthquake. It was centered in Northridge of the San Fernando Valley.

9. The headline, "The shuttle explodes! 6 in crew and high school teacher killed", shocked the world in which year?

Answer: 1986

January 1986 left a somber mark with the world and millions who watched television that day. The space shuttle 'Challenger' exploded just 74 seconds after liftoff.

10. Most readers already knew the story before the headline read, "Wallace is shot, condition serious". When was he shot?

Answer: 1972

May 1972 witnessed the shooting of the Governor of Alabama, George Wallace. Wallace was shot four times from a snub-nosed .38 caliber pistol. On the other side of the gun was 21-year old Arthur Herman Bremer. Wallace survived the attempt.

Source: Author Nightmare

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