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It happened in June Trivia Quiz

The last of my 'It Happened in ....' I created the first in July 2000.

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

Author
minch

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
40,755

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2752

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 64 (4/10), Guest 174 (4/10), Guest 73 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The United Nations Charter was signed in June 1945. From how many nations did the signing delegates come? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these battles fought in North America took place on June 17, 1775? Hint

Battle of Bull Run

Battle of Bunker Hill

Battle of Antietam

Battle of New Orleans

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who became monarch of Great Britain in June 1837? Hint

Victoria

George IV

William IV

Anne

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Ford Motor Company was founded in June of which year? Hint

1903

1910

1899

1921

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Question 5 of 10

5. King John of England signed/sealed an important document in June 1215. What was it?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was June 6, 1944 known as?

Answer: (One word hyphenated)

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Question 7 of 10

7. What patent did Eli Whitney apply for in June 1793? Hint

cotton gin

new kind of plow

sewing machine

zipper

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Question 8 of 10

8. WWI was triggered by the assassination of the Austrian Archduke Ferdinand. In June of which year? Hint

1915

1913

1914

1916

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Question 9 of 10

9. The first transatlantic flight took place in June 1919. It was from Newfoundland to which European nation? Hint

France

Spain

Ireland

England

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Question 10 of 10

10. Napoleon abdicated for the second time in June 1815. True or False?

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The United Nations Charter was signed in June 1945. From how many nations did the signing delegates come?

Answer: 50

The Charter was signed in San Francisco on June 26, 1945.

2. Which of these battles fought in North America took place on June 17, 1775?

Answer: Battle of Bunker Hill

The Battle of Bunker Hill was in the Revolutionary War. The Battles of Bull Run and Antietam were in the Civil War, and the Battle of New Orleans was in the War of 1812.

3. Who became monarch of Great Britain in June 1837?

Answer: Victoria

She reigned from 1837 until her death in 1901.

4. The Ford Motor Company was founded in June of which year?

Answer: 1903

5. King John of England signed/sealed an important document in June 1215. What was it?

Answer: Magna Carta

6. What was June 6, 1944 known as?

Answer: D-Day

It was the start of Operation Overlord. The Allied attack on German occupied France. It took place in Normandy.

7. What patent did Eli Whitney apply for in June 1793?

Answer: cotton gin

8. WWI was triggered by the assassination of the Austrian Archduke Ferdinand. In June of which year?

Answer: 1914

WWI started on August 4, 1914.

9. The first transatlantic flight took place in June 1919. It was from Newfoundland to which European nation?

Answer: Ireland

10. Napoleon abdicated for the second time in June 1815. True or False?

Answer: True

After the Battle of Waterloo he was exiled to St. Helena for life. The first time he was exiled it was to the island of Elba.

Source: Author minch

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