This New Zealand-Australian actor, known for starring in the movie ‘Gladiator’, is born. 1964
Russell Crowe
90.5%
Hugh Jackman
4.2%
Eric Bana
0.8%
Hugo Weaving
0.9%
The United States severs diplomatic relations with ______ and imposes economic sanctions, following the taking of American hostages on November 4, 1979. 1980
Iran
86.1%
Somalia
2.7%
North Korea
5.7%
Egypt
1.7%
The United Nations establishes this organization, which focuses on international public health. 1948
WHO
84.7%
CDC
8.4%
IMF
2.7%
FAO
1.9%
US troops capture this Iraqi city. Saddam Hussein’s regime falls two days later. 2003
Baghdad
83.5%
Mosul
9.2%
Ramadi
2.2%
Samarra
1.1%
Amid indications of failing health, this man resigns as Prime Minister of the UK. 1955
Winston Churchill
79.7%
Harold Wilson
4.9%
Neville Chamberlain
10.4%
James Callaghan
2%
Mount Vesuvius erupts and devastates this Italian city. 1906
Naples
63.5%
Milan
6.5%
Modena
16.7%
Verona
13.3%
This American jazz musician and singer-songwriter, known for her hit ‘What a Little Moonlight Can Do’, is born. 1915
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Quiz Updated Apr 7, 2017
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