2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 9

[Vandal]

2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 9

In the year...

Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:


E1- A retired Army general is elected US president.
Name the president.
Dem or Rep?
Name his running mate.
Name the loser.


E2 - Many popular and award winning novels were published this year. Name each title based on these short summaries:

- An aging Cuban fisherman battles a giant marlin for days, only to lose it to sharks, finding dignity in his struggle rather than in the catch.

- A multigenerational family saga set in California’s Salinas Valley, and explores love, jealousy, and the struggle between good and evil.

- During World War II, a U.S. Navy crew challenges their captain’s erratic leadership, leading to a dramatic court-martial that tests loyalty and justice.

- A young Black man narrates his journey through a racially divided America, struggling with identity and the search for self-understanding.



E3 - A change in monarchs takes place in England (with coronation the following year).
Name the lady who will be crowned.
Name her husband.
Name the royal who died so the throne ascension could be made.


E4 - Many famous people were born this year. Identify these four each by a short clue:

- President of Russia
- Baywatch actor
- Hitchhiker’s Guide author
- Mrs. Ozzy

Indicate if each is dead or alive.


E5 - The first regularly scheduled morning television program of its kind debuts on NBC in January, the idea being a “morning newspaper on television.”
Name the show.
Name the original host.
Name the resident chimpanzee mascot who would debut the next year.


E6 - Two Nordic countries host the Olympics this year.
Name the Winter Olympics host city and country.
Name the Summer Olympics host city and country.


What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points)

Total points: 53

[mrkelley23]

Vandal

2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 9

In the year...

Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:


E1- A retired Army general is elected US president.
Name the president. Dwight Eisenhower
Dem or Rep? Rep
Name his running mate. Richard Nixon
Name the loser. Adlai Stevenson


E2 - Many popular and award winning novels were published this year. Name each title based on these short summaries:

- An aging Cuban fisherman battles a giant marlin for days, only to lose it to sharks, finding dignity in his struggle rather than in the catch. The Old Man and the Sea

- A multigenerational family saga set in California’s Salinas Valley, and explores love, jealousy, and the struggle between good and evil. East of Eden

- During World War II, a U.S. Navy crew challenges their captain’s erratic leadership, leading to a dramatic court-martial that tests loyalty and justice. The Caine Mutiny

- A young Black man narrates his journey through a racially divided America, struggling with identity and the search for self-understanding. Invisible Man



E3 - A change in monarchs takes place in England (with coronation the following year).
Name the lady who will be crowned. Queen Elizabeth II
Name her husband. Prince Phillip
Name the royal who died so the throne ascension could be made. George VI


E4 - Many famous people were born this year. Identify these four each by a short clue:

- President of Russia Vladimir Putin, alive
- Baywatch actor David Hasselhoff, alive
- Hitchhiker’s Guide author Douglas Adams, dead
- Mrs. Ozzy Sharon Osbourne, alive

Indicate if each is dead or alive.


E5 - The first regularly scheduled morning television program of its kind debuts on NBC in January, the idea being a “morning newspaper on television.”
Name the show. The Today Show
Name the original host. Garry Moore
Name the resident chimpanzee mascot who would debut the next year. J. Fred Muggs


E6 - Two Nordic countries host the Olympics this year.
Name the Winter Olympics host city and country. Oslo, Norway
Name the Summer Olympics host city and country. Helsinki, Finland


What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points) 1952

Total points: 53

[kroxquo]

Spoiler

Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:


E1- A retired Army general is elected US president.
Name the president. Eisenhower
Dem or Rep? Republican
Name his running mate. Richard Nixon
Name the loser. Adlai Stevenson


E2 - Many popular and award winning novels were published this year. Name each title based on these short summaries:

- An aging Cuban fisherman battles a giant marlin for days, only to lose it to sharks, finding dignity in his struggle rather than in the catch. The Old Man and the Sea

- A multigenerational family saga set in California’s Salinas Valley, and explores love, jealousy, and the struggle between good and evil. Giant

- During World War II, a U.S. Navy crew challenges their captain’s erratic leadership, leading to a dramatic court-martial that tests loyalty and justice. The Caine Mutiny

- A young Black man narrates his journey through a racially divided America, struggling with identity and the search for self-understanding. Invisible Man



E3 - A change in monarchs takes place in England (with coronation the following year).
Name the lady who will be crowned. Elizabeth II
Name her husband. Albert
Name the royal who died so the throne ascension could be made. George VI


E4 - Many famous people were born this year. Identify these four each by a short clue:

- President of Russia Boris Yeltsin Dead
- Baywatch actor David Hasselhoff Alive
- Hitchhiker’s Guide author Douglas Adams Dead
- Mrs. Ozzy Joan Osborne Alive

Indicate if each is dead or alive.


E5 - The first regularly scheduled morning television program of its kind debuts on NBC in January, the idea being a “morning newspaper on television.”
Name the show. Today
Name the original host. Dave Garroway
Name the resident chimpanzee mascot who would debut the next year. Coco


E6 - Two Nordic countries host the Olympics this year.
Name the Winter Olympics host city and country. Norway
Name the Summer Olympics host city and country. Helsinki Finland


What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points) 1952

Total points: 53

[PanicinDetroit]

Day 9

E1- A retired Army general is elected US president.
Name the president. EISENHOWER
Dem or Rep? REPUBLICAN
Name his running mate. NIXON
Name the loser. ADLAI STEVENSON


E2 - Many popular and award winning novels were published this year. Name each title based on these short summaries:

- An aging Cuban fisherman battles a giant marlin for days, only to lose it to sharks, finding dignity in his struggle rather than in the catch. THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA

- A multigenerational family saga set in California’s Salinas Valley, and explores love, jealousy, and the struggle between good and evil. EAST OF EDEN

- During World War II, a U.S. Navy crew challenges their captain’s erratic leadership, leading to a dramatic court-martial that tests loyalty and justice. THE CAINE MUTINY

- A young Black man narrates his journey through a racially divided America, struggling with identity and the search for self-understanding. INVISIBLE MAN



E3 - A change in monarchs takes place in England (with coronation the following year).
Name the lady who will be crowned. ELIZABETH II
Name her husband. PHILIP MARLOWE
Name the royal who died so the throne ascension could be made. GEORGE VI


E4 - Many famous people were born this year. Identify these four each by a short clue:

- President of Russia VLADIMIR PUTIN - ALIVE
- Baywatch actor DAVID HASSELHOFF - ALIVE
- Hitchhiker’s Guide author DOUGLAS ADAMS - DEAD
- Mrs. Ozzy SHARON OSBOURNE - ALIVE

Indicate if each is dead or alive.


E5 - The first regularly scheduled morning television program of its kind debuts on NBC in January, the idea being a “morning newspaper on television.”
Name the show. THE TODAY SHOW
Name the original host. ?
Name the resident chimpanzee mascot who would debut the next year. J FRED MUGGS


E6 - Two Nordic countries host the Olympics this year.
Name the Winter Olympics host city and country. OSLO, NORWAY
Name the Summer Olympics host city and country. HELSINKI, FINLAND


What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points) 1952

[jarnon]

Spoiler

E1- A retired Army general is elected US president.
Name the president. Eisenhower
Dem or Rep? Republican
Name his running mate. Nixon
Name the loser. Adlai Stevenson

E2 - Many popular and award winning novels were published this year. Name each title based on these short summaries:
- An aging Cuban fisherman battles a giant marlin for days, only to lose it to sharks, finding dignity in his struggle rather than in the catch. The Old Man and the Sea
- A multigenerational family saga set in California’s Salinas Valley, and explores love, jealousy, and the struggle between good and evil. The Grapes of Wrath
- During World War II, a U.S. Navy crew challenges their captain’s erratic leadership, leading to a dramatic court-martial that tests loyalty and justice. The Caine Mutiny
- A young Black man narrates his journey through a racially divided America, struggling with identity and the search for self-understanding. Invisible Man

E3 - A change in monarchs takes place in England (with coronation the following year).
Name the lady who will be crowned. Princess Elizabeth
Name her husband. Philip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh
Name the royal who died so the throne ascension could be made. King George VI

E4 - Many famous people were born this year. Identify these four each by a short clue:
- President of Russia Vladimir Putin (alive)
- Baywatch actor David Hasselhoff (alive)
- Hitchhiker’s Guide author Douglas Adams (alive)
- Mrs. Ozzy Sharon Osbourne (alive)
Indicate if each is dead or alive.

E5 - The first regularly scheduled morning television program of its kind debuts on NBC in January, the idea being a “morning newspaper on television.”
Name the show. Today
Name the original host.
Name the resident chimpanzee mascot who would debut the next year. J. Fred Muggs

E6 - Two Nordic countries host the Olympics this year.
Name the Winter Olympics host city and country. Stockholm, Sweden
Name the Summer Olympics host city and country. Helsinki, Finland

What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? 1952

[mikehardware]

Spoiler

2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 9

In the year...

Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:


E1- A retired Army general is elected US president.
Name the president. EISENHOWER
Dem or Rep? REP
Name his running mate. NIXON
Name the loser. DEWEY


E2 - Many popular and award winning novels were published this year. Name each title based on these short summaries:

- An aging Cuban fisherman battles a giant marlin for days, only to lose it to sharks, finding dignity in his struggle rather than in the catch. THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA

- A multigenerational family saga set in California’s Salinas Valley, and explores love, jealousy, and the struggle between good and evil.

- During World War II, a U.S. Navy crew challenges their captain’s erratic leadership, leading to a dramatic court-martial that tests loyalty and justice.

- A young Black man narrates his journey through a racially divided America, struggling with identity and the search for self-understanding.



E3 - A change in monarchs takes place in England (with coronation the following year).
Name the lady who will be crowned. ELIZABETH
Name her husband.
Name the royal who died so the throne ascension could be made.


E4 - Many famous people were born this year. Identify these four each by a short clue:

- President of Russia PUTIN - ALIVE
- Baywatch actor HASSELHOFF - ALIVE
- Hitchhiker’s Guide author ? - DEAD
- Mrs. Ozzy SHARON OSBORNE - ALIVE

Indicate if each is dead or alive.


E5 - The first regularly scheduled morning television program of its kind debuts on NBC in January, the idea being a “morning newspaper on television.”
Name the show. THE TODAY SHOW
Name the original host. GARROWAY?
Name the resident chimpanzee mascot who would debut the next year.


E6 - Two Nordic countries host the Olympics this year.
Name the Winter Olympics host city and country.
Name the Summer Olympics host city and country. OSLO, NORWAY


What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points) 1952

Total points: 53

[littlebeast13]

Spoiler

Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:


E1- A retired Army general is elected US president.
Name the president. - Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dem or Rep? - Rep
Name his running mate. - Tricky Dick Nixon
Name the loser. - Adlai Stevenson


E2 - Many popular and award winning novels were published this year. Name each title based on these short summaries:

- An aging Cuban fisherman battles a giant marlin for days, only to lose it to sharks, finding dignity in his struggle rather than in the catch. - The Old Man and the Sea

- A multigenerational family saga set in California’s Salinas Valley, and explores love, jealousy, and the struggle between good and evil. - As The Bored Turns

- During World War II, a U.S. Navy crew challenges their captain’s erratic leadership, leading to a dramatic court-martial that tests loyalty and justice. - All I can think of is the movie that helped keep me out of the Hot Seat, Men of Honor

- A young Black man narrates his journey through a racially divided America, struggling with identity and the search for self-understanding. - The Buckwheat Chronicles



E3 - A change in monarchs takes place in England (with coronation the following year).
Name the lady who will be crowned. - Queen Elisabeth II
Name her husband. - Prince Philip
Name the royal who died so the throne ascension could be made. - King Ralph


E4 - Many famous people were born this year. Identify these four each by a short clue:

- President of Russia - Vladimir Putin on the Ritz - A
- Baywatch actor - David Haselhoff - A
- Hitchhiker’s Guide author - Douglas Adams - D
- Mrs. Ozzy - Sharon Osbourne - A

Indicate if each is dead or alive.


E5 - The first regularly scheduled morning television program of its kind debuts on NBC in January, the idea being a “morning newspaper on television.”
Name the show. - The Today Show
Name the original host. - Ron Burgundy
Name the resident chimpanzee mascot who would debut the next year. - Bubbles


E6 - Two Nordic countries host the Olympics this year.
Name the Winter Olympics host city and country. - Oslo Norway
Name the Summer Olympics host city and country. - Helsinki Finland


What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points)

1952

[BackInTex]

Spoiler

2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 9

In the year...

Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:


E1- A retired Army general is elected US president.
Name the president. Dwight Eisenhower
Dem or Rep? Replublican
Name his running mate. Richard Nixon
Name the loser.


E2 - Many popular and award winning novels were published this year. Name each title based on these short summaries:

- An aging Cuban fisherman battles a giant marlin for days, only to lose it to sharks, finding dignity in his struggle rather than in the catch. Old Man and The Sea

- A multigenerational family saga set in California’s Salinas Valley, and explores love, jealousy, and the struggle between good and evil.

- During World War II, a U.S. Navy crew challenges their captain’s erratic leadership, leading to a dramatic court-martial that tests loyalty and justice.

- A young Black man narrates his journey through a racially divided America, struggling with identity and the search for self-understanding.



E3 - A change in monarchs takes place in England (with coronation the following year).
Name the lady who will be crowned. Queen Elizabeth II
Name her husband. Prince Phillip
Name the royal who died so the throne ascension could be made. King Edward ##s


E4 - Many famous people were born this year. Identify these four each by a short clue:

- President of Russia Vladimir Putin - alive
- Baywatch actor David Hasselhoff - alive
- Hitchhiker’s Guide author - dead
- Mrs. Ozzy Sharon Osborne - alive

Indicate if each is dead or alive.


E5 - The first regularly scheduled morning television program of its kind debuts on NBC in January, the idea being a “morning newspaper on television.”
Name the show. The Today Host
Name the original host.
Name the resident chimpanzee mascot who would debut the next year. Bobo


E6 - Two Nordic countries host the Olympics this year.
Name the Winter Olympics host city and country. Oslow, Norway
Name the Summer Olympics host city and country. Helsinki, Finland


What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points)
1954

Total points: 53

[elwoodblues]

Spoiler

2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 9

In the year...

Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:


E1- A retired Army general is elected US president.
Name the president. Dwight Eisenhower
Dem or Rep? Rep
Name his running mate. Richard Nixon
Name the loser. Adlai Stevenson


E2 - Many popular and award winning novels were published this year. Name each title based on these short summaries:

- An aging Cuban fisherman battles a giant marlin for days, only to lose it to sharks, finding dignity in his struggle rather than in the catch. The Old Man and the Sea

- A multigenerational family saga set in California’s Salinas Valley, and explores love, jealousy, and the struggle between good and evil.

- During World War II, a U.S. Navy crew challenges their captain’s erratic leadership, leading to a dramatic court-martial that tests loyalty and justice. The Caine Mutiny

- A young Black man narrates his journey through a racially divided America, struggling with identity and the search for self-understanding.



E3 - A change in monarchs takes place in England (with coronation the following year).
Name the lady who will be crowned.Queen Elizabeth II
Name her husband. Prince Phillip
Name the royal who died so the throne ascension could be made. George VI

E4 - Many famous people were born this year. Identify these four each by a short clue:

- President of Russia Vladimir Putin - alive
- Baywatch actor David Hasselhoff -alive
- Hitchhiker’s Guide author Douglas Adams - dead
- Mrs. Ozzy Sharon Osbourne - alive

Indicate if each is dead or alive.


E5 - The first regularly scheduled morning television program of its kind debuts on NBC in January, the idea being a “morning newspaper on television.”
Name the show. The Today Show
Name the original host. Hugh Downs
Name the resident chimpanzee mascot who would debut the next year.


E6 - Two Nordic countries host the Olympics this year.
Name the Winter Olympics host city and country. Helsinki, Finland
Name the Summer Olympics host city and country. Stockholm, Sweden


What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points) 1952

Total points: 53

[Beebs52]

Spoiler

2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 9

In the year...

Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:


E1- A retired Army general is elected US president.
Name the president. Eisenhower
Dem or Rep? Rep
Name his running mate. Rockerfeller
Name the loser. Stevenson


E2 - Many popular and award winning novels were published this year. Name each title based on these short summaries:

- An aging Cuban fisherman battles a giant marlin for days, only to lose it to sharks, finding dignity in his struggle rather than in the catch. Old Man and the Sea

- A multigenerational family saga set in California’s Salinas Valley, and explores love, jealousy, and the struggle between good and evil. Grapes of Wrath

- During World War II, a U.S. Navy crew challenges their captain’s erratic leadership, leading to a dramatic court-martial that tests loyalty and justice Caine Mutiny.

- A young Black man narrates his journey through a racially divided America, struggling with identity and the search for self-understanding. Invisible Man



E3 - A change in monarchs takes place in England (with coronation the following year).
Name the lady who will be crowned. Elizabeth 2
Name her husband. Philip
Name the royal who died so the throne ascension could be made. Edward


E4 - Many famous people were born this year. Identify these four each by a short clue:

- President of Russia Putin alive
- Baywatch actor Hasselhof alive
- Hitchhiker’s Guide author Adams dead
- Mrs. Ozzy Harriet dead

Indicate if each is dead or alive.


E5 - The first regularly scheduled morning television program of its kind debuts on NBC in January, the idea being a “morning newspaper on television.”
Name the show. Today
Name the original host. John ...
Name the resident chimpanzee mascot who would debut the next year. Mr ...


E6 - Two Nordic countries host the Olympics this year.
Name the Winter Olympics host city and country. Norway
Name the Summer Olympics host city and country. Finland


What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points) 1952

Total points: 53

[mellytu74]

Spoiler

Doing this on my phone - away from home - hope it's okay

E1-
Eisenhower
Republican
Nixon
Stevenson

E2 -
Old Man and the Sea
East of Eden
The Caine Mutiny
Native Son

E3 -
Elizabeth II
Phillip
George VI

E4
- President of Russia - Putin - Alive (:( )
- Baywatch actor - Hasselhoff - Alive
- Hitchhiker’s Guide author - Douglas Somebody - Dead
- Mrs. Ozzy - Sharon Osborne- Dead

E5 - Today
Dave Garroway
J. Fred Muggs ( had a J. Fred Muggs Golden Book)

E6 - Oslo, Norway
Helsinki, Finland

What year did events E1 thru E6 take place?

1952

[Vandal]

Answers:

1952


E1:
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Rep
Richard Nixon
Adlai Stevenson

E2:
The Old Man and the Sea
East of Eden
The Caine Mutiny
Invisible Man

E3:
Queen Elizabeth II
Prince Philip
King George VI

E4:
Vladimir Putin A
David Hasselhoff A
Douglas Adams D
Sharon Osbourne A

E5:
The Today Show
Dave Garroway
J. Fred Muggs

E6:
Oslo, Norway
Helsinki, Finland


Points:

mrkelley ~~ 51
panic ~~ 49
melly ~~ 47
elwood ~~ 41
lb ~~ 41
jarnon ~~ 41
krox ~~ 39
beebs ~~ 35
mike h ~~ 33
BiT ~~ 29