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Post by Rhonda on Feb 1, 2006 22:46:10 GMT -5
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In 1892, where was the first officially recognized
basketball game was played?
HISTORY ANSWER:
In 1892, the first officially recognized basketball game
was played at the YMCA gym in Springfield, Mass.
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Post by Rhonda on Feb 1, 2006 23:08:40 GMT -5
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In 1950, which U.S. President announced he had ordered
development of the hydrogen bomb?
HISTORY ANSWER:
In 1950, President Harry Truman announced he had ordered
development of the hydrogen bomb.
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Post by Rhonda on Feb 2, 2006 23:30:59 GMT -5
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In 1990, who announced he would free Nelson Mandela and
lift a 30-year ban on the African National Congress?
HISTORY ANSWER:
In 1990, South African President F.W. de Klerk announced
he would free Nelson Mandela and lift a 30-year ban on the
African National Congress. Mandela was released nine days
later.
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Post by Rhonda on Feb 3, 2006 0:57:40 GMT -5
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In 1968, the communist Viet Cong began a major offensive
of the Vietnam War with a fierce attack on what South
Vietnamese city?
HISTORY ANSWER:
In 1968, the communist Viet Cong began a major offensive
of the Vietnam War with a fierce attack on the South
Vietnamese city of Hue.
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Post by Rhonda on Feb 3, 2006 1:14:53 GMT -5
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In 1861, what U.S. state seceded from the Union?
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HISTORY ANSWER:
In 1861, Georgia seceded from the Union.
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Post by Rhonda on Feb 3, 2006 1:30:07 GMT -5
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In 1871, who was declared the first German emperor?
HISTORY ANSWER:
In 1871, William of Prussia was declared the first German
emperor.
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Post by Rhonda on Feb 3, 2006 9:49:37 GMT -5
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In 1959, what three singers were killed in a plane crash
near Mason City, Iowa?
HISTORY ANSWER:
In 1959, singers Buddy Holly, J.P. "The Big Bopper"
Richardson and Ritchie Valens were killed in a plane
crash near Mason City, Iowa.
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Post by Rhonda on Feb 3, 2006 10:04:28 GMT -5
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In 1950, where did nine bandits stage a $1.5 million
robbery of a Brink's armored car?
HISTORY ANSWER:
In 1950, nine bandits staged a $1.5 million robbery of a
Brink's armored car in Boston
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Post by Rhonda on Feb 3, 2006 10:13:03 GMT -5
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In 1925, who was dismissed as chairman of the Russian
Revolution Military Council?
HISTORY ANSWER:
In 1925, Leon Trotsky was dismissed as chairman of the
Russian Revolution Military Council.
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Post by Rhonda on Feb 3, 2006 10:40:06 GMT -5
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In 1993, President George H.W. Bush bestowed the
Presidential Medal of Freedom to which former president?
HISTORY ANSWER:
In 1993, President George H.W. Bush bestowed the
Presidential Medal of Freedom on former President
Ronald Reagan.
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