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Quiz about This Day in History May 14
Quiz about This Day in History May 14

This Day in History- May 14 Trivia Quiz


May 14- My husband's birthday and an interesting day, full of history.

A multiple-choice quiz by skitzkara. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
skitzkara
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
262,441
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
465
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Question 1 of 10
1. Henry IV of France was assassinated on this day in which year? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In 1643 Louis XIV of France became king. What was his age at the time? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which 'Home and Away' actress was born on this day in 1977? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. May 14th was the ___ day of 1999. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The first Jewish state of the modern era was declared on this date in 1948. What is the name of this country? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. A Melbourne born actress was born on this day in 1969, can you name the person? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The last episode of Seinfeld aired on this day, in which year? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In 1796, Edward Jenner administered the first vaccine of which very important drug. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. George Lucas, of Star Wars fame, was born on this day in 1944. What else did he produce? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The 1900 summer Olympics opened on this date in which city? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Henry IV of France was assassinated on this day in which year?

Answer: 1610

This resulted in Louis XIII coming to the throne. Henry IV was christened as a Roman Catholic and raised by his mother as a protestant. He was stabbed to death by Francois Ravaillac whilst riding in his coach in Paris.
2. In 1643 Louis XIV of France became king. What was his age at the time?

Answer: 4

Louis XIV was just 4 years old when he came to the throne. He did not have actual power until he was 23 when his first minister died. Louis XIV was 76 when he died. His reign of 72 years is the longest in European history.
3. Which 'Home and Away' actress was born on this day in 1977?

Answer: Ada Nicodemou

She is well known as Leah Patterson Baker on the show, who was once married to the lovely Vinny. Ada is unfortunately the only one out of the four listed who remains on the program.
4. May 14th was the ___ day of 1999.

Answer: 134th

In a normal year, May 14th is the 134th day and in a leap year the 135th day.
5. The first Jewish state of the modern era was declared on this date in 1948. What is the name of this country?

Answer: Israel

Israel is in the Middle East and was founded in Palestine. They made many enemies of the surrounding people still evident to this day. There have been many wars in this area and peace here does not appear to be very close.
6. A Melbourne born actress was born on this day in 1969, can you name the person?

Answer: Cate Blanchett

When Cate was 10, her dad, an American Navy officer, died from a heart attack. Nicole Kidman was actually born in Hawaii to Australian parents.
7. The last episode of Seinfeld aired on this day, in which year?

Answer: 1998

It was such a tragic day for those Seinfeld fans. Superman appears on every single episode at least once. The character Elaine was not in the pilot, they decided they need to balance out the sexes a little.
8. In 1796, Edward Jenner administered the first vaccine of which very important drug.

Answer: smallpox

The world was declared free of smallpox in 1980, all thanks to Jenner and his vaccine. Catherine Kingscote, Jenner's wife died of tuberculosis in 1815.
9. George Lucas, of Star Wars fame, was born on this day in 1944. What else did he produce?

Answer: Indiana Jones series

The new Indiana Jones is due for release in 2008. I can't wait. Lucas nearly died a few days before he graduated high school in a car accident.
10. The 1900 summer Olympics opened on this date in which city?

Answer: Paris

There were no opening or closing ceremonies at these games. A few American athletes protested at competing on the sabbath and were expected to withdraw from competing by their colleges.
Source: Author skitzkara

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