Who was the first African-American appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court?

History Trivia / October 26, 2024

Thurgood Marshall. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall shortened his name from "Thoroughgood" when he was in second grade.

What hotel was dubbed the New York White House when John F. Kennedy was President?

History Trivia / October 26, 2024

Carlyle Hotel. Kennedy was one of several Presidents who frequently stayed at the Carlyle Hotel - Presidents Johnson, Nixon, Reagan, Carter, and others also frequented the hotel.

What year were Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip married?

History Trivia / October 25, 2024

1947. They were married on November 20, 1947.

What scandal involved Hamilton Jordan, President Carter's chief of staff?

History Trivia / October 25, 2024

Cocaine Use. Hamilton Jordan's cocaine use was alleged to have taken place at the then-hot disco, "Studio 54".

Who requested the Pope's help, which led to the First Crusade?

History Trivia / October 24, 2024

Byzantine Emperor. Launched on November 27, 1095, by Pope Urban II, the First Crusade had as its principal objective the recapture of Jerusalem.

Who was the last person executed at the Tower of London during World War II?

History Trivia / October 24, 2024

Josef Jakobs. Josef Jakobs was executed on August 14, 1941, after being convicted of being a German spy.