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Post by Rhonda on Feb 3, 2006 13:52:10 GMT -5
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In 1932, who became the first woman to be elected to the
U.S. Senate?
HISTORY ANSWER:
In 1932, Ophelia Wyatt Caraway, a Democrat from Arkansas,
became the first woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate.
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Post by Rhonda on Feb 3, 2006 14:07:33 GMT -5
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In 1935, who became the first woman to fly across the
Pacific from Hawaii to California?
HISTORY ANSWER:
In 1935, American aviator Amelia Earhart became the first
woman to fly across the Pacific from Hawaii to California.
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Post by Rhonda on Feb 4, 2006 20:55:26 GMT -5
+---- TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF HISTORY! ----+
In 1935, who made his network radio debut in the cast of
"The Intimate Revue"?
HISTORY ANSWER:
In 1935, Bob Hope made his network radio debut in the cast
of "The Intimate Revue."
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Post by Rhonda on Feb 12, 2006 22:13:56 GMT -5
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In 1763, what ended the Seven Years' War between Britain
and Spain?
HISTORY ANSWER:
In 1763, the Treaty of Paris ended the Seven Years' War
between Britain and Spain.
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Post by Rhonda on Feb 12, 2006 22:30:15 GMT -5
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In 1901, where was oil discovered which launched the
Southwest oil boom?
HISTORY ANSWER:
In 1901, oil was discovered at the Spindletop claim
near Beaumont, Texas, launching the Southwest oil boom.
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Post by Rhonda on Feb 12, 2006 22:36:36 GMT -5
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In 1768, where was the first modern circus staged?
HISTORY ANSWER:
In 1768, the first modern circus was staged in London.
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Post by Rhonda on Feb 12, 2006 22:48:52 GMT -5
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In 1759, who married widow Martha Dandridge Custis?
HISTORY ANSWER:
In 1759, George Washington married widow Martha Dandridge
Custis.
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Post by Rhonda on Feb 12, 2006 22:56:04 GMT -5
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In 1925, who was sworn in as the first woman governor in
the United States?
HISTORY ANSWER:
In 1925, Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming was sworn in
as the first woman governor in the United States.
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Post by Rhonda on Apr 24, 2006 19:42:46 GMT -5
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In 1948, what Act did Congress pass, which was a plan to
rehabilitate war-ravaged Europe?
HISTORY ANSWER:
In 1948, Congress passed the Marshall Aid Act, a plan to
rehabilitate war-ravaged Europe.
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In 1989, who did the Senate vote 53-47 against confirming
as secretary of Defense?
HISTORY ANSWER:
In 1989, the Senate voted 53-47 against confirming John
Tower as secretary of Defense.
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In 1917, what began with strikes and riots in
St. Petersburg?
HISTORY ANSWER:
In 1917, strikes and riots in St. Petersburg marked
the start of the Russian Bolshevik revolution
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In 1984, who did the Senate confirm as the first U.S.
ambassador to the Vatican in 117 years?
HISTORY ANSWER:
In 1984, the Senate confirmed William Wilson as the first
U.S. ambassador to the Vatican in 117 years.
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Post by Rhonda on Apr 24, 2006 20:13:26 GMT -5
+---- TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF HISTORY! ----+
In 1991, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor
to become the first African-American to receive the highest
medal for valor in combat?
HISTORY ANSWER:
In 1991, Freddie Stowers, a World War I corporal, was
posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor to become the
first African-American to receive the highest medal for
valor in combat.
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