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2525 - Annum 8, 2/14/25
Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2025 9:45 pm
by Vandal
2525 - Annum 8
In the year ____, the following events occurred:
1- An actress who would later became the first actress of Asian decent to win a Tony award is born.
2- Two boxers go at it in the so-called "Fight of the Century" for the heavyweight championship on March 8.
3- The East Pakistan army surrenders, leading to the creation of a new country.
4- A New York-born singer/songwriter hits number one with a song that holds the record for almost 50 years for being the longest song (running time) to reach the top of the charts.
5- A sitcom TV series developed by Norman Lear that airs on CBS for nine seasons premieres in January.
6- An NBA team, led by young Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and veteran Oscar Robertson, wins its first championship after sweeping the Baltimore team.
Questions
Two points each:
Who is the actress in #1?
For which musical did she later win a Tony award?
Is she dead or alive?
Who defeated whom in the boxing match in #2?
Is the winner dead or alive?
Is the loser dead or alive?
What is the name of the new country in #3?
Who is the singer/songwriter in #4?
What is the song?
Who hit number one with a longer song in 2021 to break the record?
What is the TV series in #5?
Is Norman Lear dead or alive?
What is the winning team in #6?
What was the nickname (at the time) of the losing team?
Is Kareem dead or alive?
Is Oscar dead or alive?
What year did all these events take place? (Five points)
Total points: 37
Note: Only two annum left after today.
Re: 2525 - Annum 8, 2/14/25
Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2025 11:29 pm
by jarnon
2525 - Annum 8
In the year ____, the following events occurred:
1- An actress who would later became the first actress of Asian decent to win a Tony award is born.
2- Two boxers go at it in the so-called "Fight of the Century" for the heavyweight championship on March 8.
3- The East Pakistan army surrenders, leading to the creation of a new country.
4- A New York-born singer/songwriter hits number one with a song that holds the record for almost 50 years for being the longest song (running time) to reach the top of the charts.
5- A sitcom TV series developed by Norman Lear that airs on CBS for nine seasons premieres in January.
6- An NBA team, led by young Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and veteran Oscar Robertson, wins its first championship after sweeping the Baltimore team.
Who is the actress in #1?
For which musical did she later win a Tony award?
Is she dead or alive?
Who defeated whom in the boxing match in #2? Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali
Is the winner dead or alive? dead
Is the loser dead or alive? dead
What is the name of the new country in #3? Bangladesh
Who is the singer/songwriter in #4? Don McLean
What is the song? American Pie
Who hit number one with a longer song in 2021 to break the record?
What is the TV series in #5? All in the Family
Is Norman Lear dead or alive? dead
What is the winning team in #6?
What was the nickname (at the time) of the losing team? Bullets
Is Kareem dead or alive? alive
Is Oscar dead or alive? dead
What year did all these events take place? 1971
Re: 2525 - Annum 8, 2/14/25
Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2025 6:19 am
by PanicinDetroit
1- An actress who would later became the first actress of Asian decent to win a Tony award is born.
2- Two boxers go at it in the so-called "Fight of the Century" for the heavyweight championship on March 8.
3- The East Pakistan army surrenders, leading to the creation of a new country.
4- A New York-born singer/songwriter hits number one with a song that holds the record for almost 50 years for being the longest song (running time) to reach the top of the charts.
5- A sitcom TV series developed by Norman Lear that airs on CBS for nine seasons premieres in January.
6- An NBA team, led by young Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and veteran Oscar Robertson, wins its first championship after sweeping the Baltimore team.
Questions
Two points each:
Who is the actress in #1?
For which musical did she later win a Tony award? MISS SAIGON
Is she dead or alive? ALIVE
Who defeated whom in the boxing match in #2? FRAZIER BEAT ALI
Is the winner dead or alive?DEAD
Is the loser dead or alive?DEAD
What is the name of the new country in #3? BANGLADESH
Who is the singer/songwriter in #4? DON MCLEAN
What is the song?AMERICAN PIE
Who hit number one with a longer song in 2021 to break the record? TAYLOR SWIFT
What is the TV series in #5? ALL IN THE FAMILY
Is Norman Lear dead or alive? DEAD
What is the winning team in #6? MILWAUKEE BUCKS
What was the nickname (at the time) of the losing team? BULLETS
Is Kareem dead or alive? ALIVE
Is Oscar dead or alive? ALIVE
What year did all these events take place? (Five points) 1971
Re: 2525 - Annum 8, 2/14/25
Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2025 7:47 am
by kroxquo
1- An actress who would later became the first actress of Asian decent to win a Tony award is born.
2- Two boxers go at it in the so-called "Fight of the Century" for the heavyweight championship on March 8.
3- The East Pakistan army surrenders, leading to the creation of a new country.
4- A New York-born singer/songwriter hits number one with a song that holds the record for almost 50 years for being the longest song (running time) to reach the top of the charts.
5- A sitcom TV series developed by Norman Lear that airs on CBS for nine seasons premieres in January.
6- An NBA team, led by young Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and veteran Oscar Robertson, wins its first championship after sweeping the Baltimore team.
Questions
Two points each:
Who is the actress in #1?
For which musical did she later win a Tony award? Miss Saigon
Is she dead or alive? Alive
Who defeated whom in the boxing match in #2? Ali beat Frazier (Howard Cosell - "Down goes Fray-ziah! Down goes Fray-ziah!)
Is the winner dead or alive? Dead
Is the loser dead or alive? Alive
What is the name of the new country in #3? Bangladesh
Who is the singer/songwriter in #4? Don McLean
What is the song? American Pie
Who hit number one with a longer song in 2021 to break the record? Fergie
What is the TV series in #5? All in the Family
Is Norman Lear dead or alive? Dead
What is the winning team in #6? Milwaukee Bucks
What was the nickname (at the time) of the losing team? Bullets
Is Kareem dead or alive? Alive
Is Oscar dead or alive? Dead
What year did all these events take place? (Five points) 1971
Total points: 37
Note: Only two annum left after today.
Re: 2525 - Annum 8, 2/14/25
Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2025 8:29 am
by BackInTex
Who is the actress in #1? Le
For which musical did she later win a Tony award? Miss Siagon
Is she dead or alive? Alive
Who defeated whom in the boxing match in #2? Ali defeats Foreman
Is the winner dead or alive? Dead
Is the loser dead or alive? Alive
What is the name of the new country in #3? Bangladesh
Who is the singer/songwriter in #4? Don McLean
What is the song? Bye Bye Average White Guy American Pie[/b]
Who hit number one with a longer song in 2021 to break the record? Taylor Swift, though maybe the songs just seem to run on forever and ever and ever and ever.
What is the TV series in #5? All In The Family
Is Norman Lear dead or alive? Dead
What is the winning team in #6? Lakers
What was the nickname (at the time) of the losing team? Bullets
Is Kareem dead or alive? Alive
Is Oscar dead or alive? Dead
What year did all these events take place? (Five points) 1971
Re: 2525 - Annum 8, 2/14/25
Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2025 8:51 am
by franktangredi
Who is the actress in #1?
For which musical did she later win a Tony award?
Is she dead or alive?
LEA SALONGA; MISS SAIGON; ALIVE
Who defeated whom in the boxing match in #2?
Is the winner dead or alive?
Is the loser dead or alive?
JOE FRASIER DEFEATED MUHAMMAD ALI; THEY'RE BOTH DEAD
What is the name of the new country in #3?
BANGLADESH
Who is the singer/songwriter in #4?
What is the song?
Who hit number one with a longer song in 2021 to break the record?
DON McLEAN; AMERICAN PIE
What is the TV series in #5?
Is Norman Lear dead or alive?
ALL IN THE FAMILY; DEAD
What is the winning team in #6?
What was the nickname (at the time) of the losing team?
Is Kareem dead or alive?
Is Oscar dead or alive?
What year did all these events take place? (Five points)
1971 - THE YEAR I GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL
Re: 2525 - Annum 8, 2/14/25
Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2025 10:42 am
by mrkelley23
2525 - Annum 8
In the year ____, the following events occurred:
1- An actress who would later became the first actress of Asian decent to win a Tony award is born.
2- Two boxers go at it in the so-called "Fight of the Century" for the heavyweight championship on March 8.
3- The East Pakistan army surrenders, leading to the creation of a new country.
4- A New York-born singer/songwriter hits number one with a song that holds the record for almost 50 years for being the longest song (running time) to reach the top of the charts.
5- A sitcom TV series developed by Norman Lear that airs on CBS for nine seasons premieres in January.
6- An NBA team, led by young Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and veteran Oscar Robertson, wins its first championship after sweeping the Baltimore team.
Questions
Two points each:
Who is the actress in #1? Lea Salonga
For which musical did she later win a Tony award? Miss Saigon
Is she dead or alive? Alive, and still singing beautifully
Who defeated whom in the boxing match in #2? Frazier beat Ali
Is the winner dead or alive? Dead
Is the loser dead or alive? Dead
What is the name of the new country in #3? Bangladesh
Who is the singer/songwriter in #4? Don McLean
What is the song? American Pie
Who hit number one with a longer song in 2021 to break the record? Taylor Swift
What is the TV series in #5? All in the Family
Is Norman Lear dead or alive? dead
What is the winning team in #6? Milwaukee Bucks
What was the nickname (at the time) of the losing team? Bullets
Is Kareem dead or alive? Alive
Is Oscar dead or alive? Alive
What year did all these events take place? (Five points) 1971
Total points: 37
Note: Only two annum left after today.
Re: 2525 - Annum 8, 2/14/25
Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2025 10:45 am
by earendel
Vandal wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2025 9:45 pm
2525 - Annum 8
In the year ____, the following events occurred:
1- An actress who would later became the first actress of Asian decent to win a Tony award is born.
2- Two boxers go at it in the so-called "Fight of the Century" for the heavyweight championship on March 8.
3- The East Pakistan army surrenders, leading to the creation of a new country.
4- A New York-born singer/songwriter hits number one with a song that holds the record for almost 50 years for being the longest song (running time) to reach the top of the charts.
5- A sitcom TV series developed by Norman Lear that airs on CBS for nine seasons premieres in January.
6- An NBA team, led by young Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and veteran Oscar Robertson, wins its first championship after sweeping the Baltimore team.
Who is the actress in #1?
For which musical did she later win a Tony award?
Is she dead or alive?
Who defeated whom in the boxing match in #2? FRAZIER DEFEATED ALI
Is the winner dead or alive? DEAD
Is the loser dead or alive? DEAD
What is the name of the new country in #3? BANGLADESH
Who is the singer/songwriter in #4? DON MCLEAN
What is the song? AMERICAN PIE
Who hit number one with a longer song in 2021 to break the record?
What is the TV series in #5? ALL IN THE FAMILY
Is Norman Lear dead or alive? DEAD
What is the winning team in #6? MILWAUKEE BUCKS
What was the nickname (at the time) of the losing team? WASHINGTON BULLETS
Is Kareem dead or alive? ALIVE (and doing A-fib medicine commercials)
Is Oscar dead or alive? DEAD
What year did all these events take place? (Five points) 1971
Re: 2525 - Annum 8, 2/14/25
Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2025 12:49 pm
by littlebeast13
2525 - Annum 8
In the year ____, the following events occurred:
1- An actress who would later became the first actress of Asian decent to win a Tony award is born.
2- Two boxers go at it in the so-called "Fight of the Century" for the heavyweight championship on March 8.
3- The East Pakistan army surrenders, leading to the creation of a new country.
4- A New York-born singer/songwriter hits number one with a song that holds the record for almost 50 years for being the longest song (running time) to reach the top of the charts.
5- A sitcom TV series developed by Norman Lear that airs on CBS for nine seasons premieres in January.
6- An NBA team, led by young Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and veteran Oscar Robertson, wins its first championship after sweeping the Baltimore team.
Questions
Two points each:
Who is the actress in #1? - Lucy Liu???
For which musical did she later win a Tony award?
Is she dead or alive? - Alive
Who defeated whom in the boxing match in #2? Muhammad Ali beat Joe Frazier (Only one I can think of)
Is the winner dead or alive? - Dead
Is the loser dead or alive? - Dead
What is the name of the new country in #3? - Nepal???
Who is the singer/songwriter in #4? - Don McLean
What is the song? - American Pie
Who hit number one with a longer song in 2021 to break the record? - Sounds like some shit Taylor Swift would do...
What is the TV series in #5? - All in the Family
Is Norman Lear dead or alive? - Dead
What is the winning team in #6? - LA Lakers
What was the nickname (at the time) of the losing team? - The Bullets
Is Kareem dead or alive? - Alive
Is Oscar dead or alive? - Dead
What year did all these events take place? (Five points) - 1971
Re: 2525 - Annum 8, 2/14/25
Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2025 10:19 pm
by elwoodblues
Vandal wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2025 9:45 pm
2525 - Annum 8
In the year ____, the following events occurred:
1- An actress who would later became the first actress of Asian decent to win a Tony award is born.
2- Two boxers go at it in the so-called "Fight of the Century" for the heavyweight championship on March 8.
3- The East Pakistan army surrenders, leading to the creation of a new country.
4- A New York-born singer/songwriter hits number one with a song that holds the record for almost 50 years for being the longest song (running time) to reach the top of the charts.
5- A sitcom TV series developed by Norman Lear that airs on CBS for nine seasons premieres in January.
6- An NBA team, led by young Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and veteran Oscar Robertson, wins its first championship after sweeping the Baltimore team.
Questions
Two points each:
Who is the actress in #1?
I will guess Lucy Liu.
For which musical did she later win a Tony award?
Is she dead or alive?
Alive
Who defeated whom in the boxing match in #2?
Joe Frazier defeated Muhammed Ali.
Is the winner dead or alive?
Dead
Is the loser dead or alive?
Dead
What is the name of the new country in #3?
Bangladesh
Who is the singer/songwriter in #4?
Don McLean
What is the song?
American Pie
Who hit number one with a longer song in 2021 to break the record?
I will guess Taylor Swift.
What is the TV series in #5?
All in the Family
Is Norman Lear dead or alive?
I think he's 100 and still alive.
What is the winning team in #6?
Milwaukee Bucks
What was the nickname (at the time) of the losing team?
Bullets
Is Kareem dead or alive?
Alive
Is Oscar dead or alive?
Alive
What year did all these events take place? (Five points)
1971
Total points: 37
Note: Only two annum left after today.
Re: 2525 - Annum 8, 2/14/25
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2025 9:21 pm
by Hotseat Or Bust!
1.) Dead, 2.) Muhammad Ali defeated someone, both dead, 4.) Don McLean, American Pie, Madonna, 5.) All In The Family, Dead, 6.) Both Alive. Year: 1971.
Re: 2525 - Annum 8, 2/14/25
Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2025 5:09 pm
by mellytu74
2525 - Annum 8
In the year ____, the following events occurred:
1- An actress who would later became the first actress of Asian decent to win a Tony award is born.
2- Two boxers go at it in the so-called "Fight of the Century" for the heavyweight championship on March 8.
3- The East Pakistan army surrenders, leading to the creation of a new country.
4- A New York-born singer/songwriter hits number one with a song that holds the record for almost 50 years for being the longest song (running time) to reach the top of the charts.
5- A sitcom TV series developed by Norman Lear that airs on CBS for nine seasons premieres in January.
6- An NBA team, led by young Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and veteran Oscar Robertson, wins its first championship after sweeping the Baltimore team.
Questions
Two points each:
Who is the actress in #1? - LEA SOLANGA
For which musical did she later win a Tony award? - MISS SAIGON
Is she dead or alive? - ALIVE
Who defeated whom in the boxing match in #2? - JOE FRAZIER DEFEATED MUHAMMED ALI
Is the winner dead or alive? - DEAD
Is the loser dead or alive? - DEAD
What is the name of the new country in #3? - BANGLADESH
Who is the singer/songwriter in #4? - DON MCLEAN
What is the song? - AMERICAN PIE
Who hit number one with a longer song in 2021 to break the record? - TAYLOR SWIFT
What is the TV series in #5? - ALL IN THE FAMILY
Is Norman Lear dead or alive? - DEAD
What is the winning team in #6? - MILWAUKEE BUCKS
What was the nickname (at the time) of the losing team? - BALTIMORE BULLETS
Is Kareem dead or alive? - ALIVE
Is Oscar dead or alive? - WAG - DEAD
What year did all these events take place? (Five points) - 1972
Total points: 37
Note: Only two annum left after today.
Re: 2525 - Annum 8, 2/14/25
Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2025 8:27 pm
by SportsFan68
Edited ONLY to spoilerize.
Vandal wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2025 9:45 pm
2525 - Annum 8
In the year ____, the following events occurred:
1- An actress who would later became the first actress of Asian decent to win a Tony award is born.
2- Two boxers go at it in the so-called "Fight of the Century" for the heavyweight championship on March 8.
3- The East Pakistan army surrenders, leading to the creation of a new country.
4- A New York-born singer/songwriter hits number one with a song that holds the record for almost 50 years for being the longest song (running time) to reach the top of the charts.
5- A sitcom TV series developed by Norman Lear that airs on CBS for nine seasons premieres in January.
6- An NBA team, led by young Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and veteran Oscar Robertson, wins its first championship after sweeping the Baltimore team.
Questions
Two points each:
Who is the actress in #1? I'm not gonna know this even when I see the answer.
For which musical did she later win a Tony award? Same
Is she dead or alive? I'll guess alive.
Who defeated whom in the boxing match in #2? Muhammed Ali defeated Smokin Joe Frazier.
Is the winner dead or alive? Dead
Is the loser dead or alive? Dead
What is the name of the new country in #3? I will know the answer to this one when I see it.
Who is the singer/songwriter in #4? Don McLean
What is the song? American Pie
Who hit number one with a longer song in 2021 to break the record? If I was gonna know this one, I'd know it already. Bye bye, Miss American Pie.
What is the TV series in #5? All in the Family
Is Norman Lear dead or alive? Dead
What is the winning team in #6? Milwaukee
What was the nickname (at the time) of the losing team? Bullets
Is Kareem dead or alive? Alive, and still doing television commercials
Is Oscar dead or alive? Alive
What year did all these events take place? (Five points) 1971
Total points: 37
Note: Only two annum left after today.
Re: 2525 - Annum 8, 2/14/25
Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2025 10:23 pm
by Earl the Squirrel
2525 - Annum 8
In the year ____, the following events occurred:
1- An actress who would later became the first actress of Asian decent to win a Tony award is born.
2- Two boxers go at it in the so-called "Fight of the Century" for the heavyweight championship on March 8.
3- The East Pakistan army surrenders, leading to the creation of a new country.
4- A New York-born singer/songwriter hits number one with a song that holds the record for almost 50 years for being the longest song (running time) to reach the top of the charts.
5- A sitcom TV series developed by Norman Lear that airs on CBS for nine seasons premieres in January.
6- An NBA team, led by young Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and veteran Oscar Robertson, wins its first championship after sweeping the Baltimore team.
Questions
Two points each:
Oops, I thought I did this one already. I would have cried had I missed out on the basketball softball....
Who is the actress in #1?
For which musical did she later win a Tony award?
Is she dead or alive?
Lea Salonga - Miss Saigon - alive
I used to watch the Tony awards every year and I still remember when Johnathan Pryce did The American Dream, I loved it so much!
Who defeated whom in the boxing match in #2?
Is the winner dead or alive?
Is the loser dead or alive?
Frazier beat Ali - both have passed
When you order a beer do like Smoky Joe, a Lite beer from Miller and say no more! Second best boxer advert ever after Marvelous Marvin eating pizza after beating Hearns!
What is the name of the new country in #3?
Crap, what's east of Pakistan...Bangladesh?
Who is the singer/songwriter in #4?
What is the song?
Who hit number one with a longer song in 2021 to break the record?
American Pie - Don Mclean - Kendrick Lamar
What is the TV series in #5?
Is Norman Lear dead or alive?
All in the Family - Dead
What is the winning team in #6?
What was the nickname (at the time) of the losing team?
Is Kareem dead or alive?
Is Oscar dead or alive?
Bucks beat the Bullets (aka the Wizlets or the Bullards) - KAJ (still Lew Alcindor at the time) and Big O are both still with us
I will never forgive KAJ for intentionally breaking Alex English's thumb in the 85 playoffs. Meanwhile, I love Oscar he's always complimentary when Joker breaks another one of his records. Fanny Fun Fact: He's currently the filling in a Nuggets Sandwich on the all time Triple Doubles list between Westbrook and Jokic. Less Fun Fact: The Bucks are the only team in win a championship in both conferences. Don't know how fun that is after they pounded the hell out of it ad nauseum when the Giannis Bucks finally won again a few years ago...
What year did all these events take place? (Five points)
1971
Total points: 37
Note: Only two annum left after today.
No, it's so much fun!! Even when I'm a dumbass and zoom in on one question backwards and don't even do the math on Sam Jackson....ha!
Re: 2525 - Annum 8, 2/14/25
Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2025 9:48 pm
by Vandal
answers/points:
Lea Salonga
Miss Saigon
Alive
Joe Frazier defeated Muhammad Ali (Ali won the rematch in '74 and again in '75 (Thrilla in Manila). BTW, the "Down goes Frazier" line was vs George Foreman in '73)
Dead, dead
Bangladesh
Don McLean
American Pie
Taylor Swift
All in the Family
Norman Lear is dead
Milwaukee Bucks and Baltimore Bullets
Kareem is alive
Oscar is alive at 86
Fun fact: Carroll O'Connor was 46 when he took on the role of Archie Bunker (younger than Tom Brady currently)
points:
mrkelley ~~ 37
earl ~~ 35
panic ~~ 35
melly ~~ 33
elwood ~~ 31
earendel ~~ 27
krox ~~ 27
tangredi ~~ 27
sprots ~~ 27
lb ~~ 27
jarnon ~~ 27
BiT ~~ 27
hotseat ~~ 21
It's gonna be close going into annum last.