This American actor, known for his roles in the ‘Indiana Jones’ franchise among others, is born. 1942
Harrison Ford
93.8%
Richard Gere
0.6%
Sean Connery
1.3%
Tommy Lee Jones
0.7%
Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of the ‘Nixon Tapes’ to the special Senate committee investigating the ______ break-in. 1973
Watergate
92.8%
White House
1.9%
Music Hall
0.8%
Chicago Coliseum
0.6%
Following a referendum commonly known as this, UK Prime Minister David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. 2016
Brexit
88.9%
EU Exodus
3.2%
Royal Withdrawal
2.2%
Adieu EU
1.2%
Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil, New York City experiences a ______ lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. 1977
Blackout
76.6%
Tropical Storm
1.8%
Blizzard
3.2%
Riot
14.1%
The Hollywood Sign is dedicated in the Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles. It originally reads ______. 1923
Hollywoodland
68.9%
The Hollywood
5.2%
Hollywood Hills
21.2%
Holly Hills
1.7%
The Treaty of Berlin is signed, and the European powers redraw the map of the Balkans. Serbia, Montenegro and Romania become completely independent of this power. 1878
Ottoman Empire
50.6%
Austria-Hungary
42.1%
Greece
2.3%
Italy
2.8%
The Continental Congress enacts the Northwest Ordinance establishing governing rules for the Northwest Territory of the River ______. 1787
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Quiz Updated Jul 13, 2017
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