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In the year...

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



E1 - In one of the most bizarre causes of death, a pioneering dancer dies when her long scarf becomes entangled in the wheels of a car she is traveling in.
Name the dance pioneer.

Josephine Baker


E2 - Many notable movies are released this annum. Identify these three each by a short summary:

- A young Jewish man defies his traditional family to pursue a career as a vocalist. This film is famous for being the first feature-length film with synchronized sound and spoken dialogue.

The Jazz Singer

- A German expressionist science-fiction film depicts a futuristic city sharply divided between oppressed workers and wealthy industrialists, following a man’s struggle to bridge the gap and bring humanity and reconciliation.

Metropolis

- A World War I epic that follows two young American pilots and their rivalry over a woman, showcasing daring aerial combat and heroism.

Wings

E3 - Two heavyweights battle in the boxing ring in a rematch. When one boxer is knocked down, the other does not immediately go to a neutral corner, giving more time for his opponent to collect himself, leading to the match's nickname the “Long Count Fight.”
Who won by unanimous decision? Gene Tunney
Who lost? Jack Dempsey
Who knocked down whom, as mentioned above? Dempsey knocked down Tunney
Who won the first fight? Tunney


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

- Mr. Tibbs Sidney Poitier
- Third Bond Sean Connery
- Paper Lion writer George Plimpton
- Just one more thing, Ma'am Peter Falk


E5 - One MLB team stands alone after the season, compiling one of the best records ever, and capping it off with an easy World Series sweep.

Name the team. Yankees
Name the cleanup-hitting league MVP. Gehrig
Name the losing team in the World Series. Pirates
Okay, okay, tell me who broke the HR record for a season that year. Ruth
What was the teams's nickname? Murderers' Row


E6 - After a highly controversial trial for robbery and murder, with many believing they were convicted more for their immigrant and anarchist identities than for clear evidence of guilt, two men of Italian descent are executed in the electric chair.
Name the executed pair. Sacco & Vanzetti
Many the state in which the excution took place. New York

E7 - Sculptor Gutzon Borglum starts work on a someday-famous monument.
Name the monument. Mt. Rushmore
Name the state it is located. South Dakota


Centennial Bonus
An American pilot makes the first solo transatlantic flight in a single-engined monoplane, arriving in Europe in 33 hours, expanding the future of air travel. 100 years earlier, first U.S. railroad, the B & O Railroad is chartered, launching the American railroad era.

Name the pilot. Lindbergh
Name the aircraft. Spirit of St Louis
Tell me his commonly used nickname. Lucky Lindy
What does B & O stand for? Baltimore & Ohio



What year did events E1 thru E7 take place? (Five points) 1927

Total points: 55

E1 - In one of the most bizarre causes of death, a pioneering dancer dies when her long scarf becomes entangled in the wheels of a car she is traveling in.
Name the dance pioneer.ISADORA DUNCAN


E2 - Many notable movies are released this annum. Identify these three each by a short summary:

- A young Jewish man defies his traditional family to pursue a career as a vocalist. This film is famous for being the first feature-length film with synchronized sound and spoken dialogue.THE JAZZ SINGER

- A German expressionist science-fiction film depicts a futuristic city sharply divided between oppressed workers and wealthy industrialists, following a man’s struggle to bridge the gap and bring humanity and reconciliation.METROPOLIS

- A World War I epic that follows two young American pilots and their rivalry over a woman, showcasing daring aerial combat and heroism. WINGS


E3 - Two heavyweights battle in the boxing ring in a rematch. When one boxer is knocked down, the other does not immediately go to a neutral corner, giving more time for his opponent to collect himself, leading to the match's nickname the “Long Count Fight.”
Who won by unanimous decision? GENE TUNNEY
Who lost? JACK DEMPSEY
Who knocked down whom, as mentioned above? DEMPSEY KNOCKED DOWN TUNNEY
Who won the first fight? DEMPSEY


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

- Mr. Tibbs SIDNEY POITIER
- Third Bond ROGER MOORE
- Paper Lion writer GEORGE PLIMPTON
- Just one more thing, Ma'am PETER FALK


E5 - One MLB team stands alone after the season, compiling one of the best records ever, and capping it off with an easy World Series sweep.

Name the team. YANKEES
Name the cleanup-hitting league MVP. LOU GEHRIG
Name the losing team in the World Series.
Okay, okay, tell me who broke the HR record for a season that year. RUTH
What was the teams's nickname? MURDERERS ROW


E6 - After a highly controversial trial for robbery and murder, with many believing they were convicted more for their immigrant and anarchist identities than for clear evidence of guilt, two men of Italian descent are executed in the electric chair.
Name the executed pair. SACCO AND VANZETTI
Many the state in which the excution took place. NEW YORK

E7 - Sculptor Gutzon Borglum starts work on a someday-famous monument.
Name the monument. MT RUSHMORE
Name the state it is located. SOUTH DAKOTA


Centennial Bonus
An American pilot makes the first solo transatlantic flight in a single-engined monoplane, arriving in Europe in 33 hours, expanding the future of air travel. 100 years earlier, first U.S. railroad, the B & O Railroad is chartered, launching the American railroad era.

Name the pilot. CHARLES LINDBERGH
Name the aircraft. THE SPIRIT OF ST LOUIS
Tell me his commonly used nickname. LUCKY LINDY
What does B & O stand for? BALTIMORE AND OHIO



What year did events E1 thru E7 take place? (Five points) 1927

E1 - In one of the most bizarre causes of death, a pioneering dancer dies when her long scarf becomes entangled in the wheels of a car she is traveling in.
Name the dance pioneer.


E2 - Many notable movies are released this annum. Identify these three each by a short summary:

- A young Jewish man defies his traditional family to pursue a career as a vocalist. This film is famous for being the first feature-length film with synchronized sound and spoken dialogue. The Jazz Singer

- A German expressionist science-fiction film depicts a futuristic city sharply divided between oppressed workers and wealthy industrialists, following a man’s struggle to bridge the gap and bring humanity and reconciliation.

- A World War I epic that follows two young American pilots and their rivalry over a woman, showcasing daring aerial combat and heroism. Wings


E3 - Two heavyweights battle in the boxing ring in a rematch. When one boxer is knocked down, the other does not immediately go to a neutral corner, giving more time for his opponent to collect himself, leading to the match's nickname the “Long Count Fight.”
Who won by unanimous decision? Jack Dempsey
Who lost? Tunney
Who knocked down whom, as mentioned above? Dempsey knocked down Tunney
Who won the first fight? Tunney


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

- Mr. Tibbs Sidney Poitier
- Third Bond Roger Moore
- Paper Lion writer George Plimpton
- Just one more thing, Ma'am Peter Falk


E5 - One MLB team stands alone after the season, compiling one of the best records ever, and capping it off with an easy World Series sweep.

Name the team. NY Yankees
Name the cleanup-hitting league MVP. Babe Ruth
Name the losing team in the World Series. I'll guess NY Giants
Okay, okay, tell me who broke the HR record for a season that year. Babe Ruth
What was the team's nickname? Bronx Bombers

E6 - After a highly controversial trial for robbery and murder, with many believing they were convicted more for their immigrant and anarchist identities than for clear evidence of guilt, two men of Italian descent are executed in the electric chair.
Name the executed pair. Sacco and Vanzetti
Many the state in which the excution took place. New Jersey

E7 - Sculptor Gutzon Borglum starts work on a someday-famous monument.
Name the monument. Mount Rushmore
Name the state it is located. South Dakota


Centennial Bonus
An American pilot makes the first solo transatlantic flight in a single-engined monoplane, arriving in Europe in 33 hours, expanding the future of air travel. 100 years earlier, first U.S. railroad, the B & O Railroad is chartered, launching the American railroad era.

Name the pilot. Charles Lindbergh
Name the aircraft. Spirit of St. Louis
Tell me his commonly used nickname. Lucky Lindy
What does B & O stand for? Baltimore and Ohio


What year did events E1 thru E7 take place? (Five points) 1927

E1 - In one of the most bizarre causes of death, a pioneering dancer dies when her long scarf becomes entangled in the wheels of a car she is traveling in.
Name the dance pioneer. - Ginger Baker


E2 - Many notable movies are released this annum. Identify these three each by a short summary:

- A young Jewish man defies his traditional family to pursue a career as a vocalist. This film is famous for being the first feature-length film with synchronized sound and spoken dialogue.

- A German expressionist science-fiction film depicts a futuristic city sharply divided between oppressed workers and wealthy industrialists, following a man’s struggle to bridge the gap and bring humanity and reconciliation.

- A World War I epic that follows two young American pilots and their rivalry over a woman, showcasing daring aerial combat and heroism.


E3 - Two heavyweights battle in the boxing ring in a rematch. When one boxer is knocked down, the other does not immediately go to a neutral corner, giving more time for his opponent to collect himself, leading to the match's nickname the “Long Count Fight.”
Who won by unanimous decision?
Who lost?
Who knocked down whom, as mentioned above?
Who won the first fight?


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

- Mr. Tibbs
- Third Bond - Roger Moore
- Paper Lion writer
- Just one more thing, Ma'am - Jack Webb


E5 - One MLB team stands alone after the season, compiling one of the best records ever, and capping it off with an easy World Series sweep.

Name the team. - NY Yankees
Name the cleanup-hitting league MVP. - Lou Gehrig
Name the losing team in the World Series. - Boston Braves
Okay, okay, tell me who broke the HR record for a season that year. - Babe Ruth
What was the teams's nickname? - Murders Row


E6 - After a highly controversial trial for robbery and murder, with many believing they were convicted more for their immigrant and anarchist identities than for clear evidence of guilt, two men of Italian descent are executed in the electric chair.
Name the executed pair.
Many the state in which the excution took place. - New York

E7 - Sculptor Gutzon Borglum starts work on a someday-famous monument.
Name the monument.
Name the state it is located.


Centennial Bonus
An American pilot makes the first solo transatlantic flight in a single-engined monoplane, arriving in Europe in 33 hours, expanding the future of air travel. 100 years earlier, first U.S. railroad, the B & O Railroad is chartered, launching the American railroad era.

Name the pilot. - Charles Lindbergh
Name the aircraft. - Spirit of St. Louis
Tell me his commonly used nickname. - Lucky Lindy
What does B & O stand for? - Baltimore and Ohio



What year did events E1 thru E7 take place? (Five points)

1927

2525 - Fortnight 4 - Annum 4

In the year...

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



E1 - In one of the most bizarre causes of death, a pioneering dancer dies when her long scarf becomes entangled in the wheels of a car she is traveling in.
Name the dance pioneer.

Isadora Duncan


E2 - Many notable movies are released this annum. Identify these three each by a short summary:

- A young Jewish man defies his traditional family to pursue a career as a vocalist. This film is famous for being the first feature-length film with synchronized sound and spoken dialogue.

The Jazz Singer

- A German expressionist science-fiction film depicts a futuristic city sharply divided between oppressed workers and wealthy industrialists, following a man’s struggle to bridge the gap and bring humanity and reconciliation.

Metropolis

- A World War I epic that follows two young American pilots and their rivalry over a woman, showcasing daring aerial combat and heroism.

Wings


E3 - Two heavyweights battle in the boxing ring in a rematch. When one boxer is knocked down, the other does not immediately go to a neutral corner, giving more time for his opponent to collect himself, leading to the match's nickname the “Long Count Fight.”

Who won by unanimous decision?

Jack Dempsey

Who lost?

Gene Tunney

Who knocked down whom, as mentioned above?

Dempsey knocked down Tunney

Who won the first fight?

Dempsey


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

- Mr. Tibbs

Sidney Poitier

- Third Bond

Roger Moore


- Paper Lion writer

George Plimpton

- Just one more thing, Ma'am

Peter Falk


E5 - One MLB team stands alone after the season, compiling one of the best records ever, and capping it off with an easy World Series sweep.

Name the team.

New York Yankees

Name the cleanup-hitting league MVP.

Lou Gehrig

Name the losing team in the World Series.

New York Giants

Okay, okay, tell me who broke the HR record for a season that year.

Babe Ruth

What was the teams's nickname?

Murderer's Row

E6 - After a highly controversial trial for robbery and murder, with many believing they were convicted more for their immigrant and anarchist identities than for clear evidence of guilt, two men of Italian descent are executed in the electric chair.

Name the executed pair.

Sacco and Venzetti

Many the state in which the excution took place.

Massachusetts

E7 - Sculptor Gutzon Borglum starts work on a someday-famous monument.

Name the monument.

Mount Rushmore

Name the state it is located.

South Dakota

Centennial Bonus
An American pilot makes the first solo transatlantic flight in a single-engined monoplane, arriving in Europe in 33 hours, expanding the future of air travel. 100 years earlier, first U.S. railroad, the B & O Railroad is chartered, launching the American railroad era.

Name the pilot.

Charles Lindbergh

Name the aircraft.

Spirit of St. Louis

Tell me his commonly used nickname.

Lucky Lindy

What does B & O stand for?

Baltimore and Oregon?



What year did events E1 thru E7 take place? (Five points)

1927

Total points: 55

E1 - In one of the most bizarre causes of death, a pioneering dancer dies when her long scarf becomes entangled in the wheels of a car she is traveling in.
Name the dance pioneer.



E2 - Many notable movies are released this annum. Identify these three each by a short summary:

- A young Jewish man defies his traditional family to pursue a career as a vocalist. This film is famous for being the first feature-length film with synchronized sound and spoken dialogue.

Jazz singer


- A German expressionist science-fiction film depicts a futuristic city sharply divided between oppressed workers and wealthy industrialists, following a man’s struggle to bridge the gap and bring humanity and reconciliation.

Brazil


- A World War I epic that follows two young American pilots and their rivalry over a woman, showcasing daring aerial combat and heroism.





E3 - Two heavyweights battle in the boxing ring in a rematch. When one boxer is knocked down, the other does not immediately go to a neutral corner, giving more time for his opponent to collect himself, leading to the match's nickname the “Long Count Fight.”
Who won by unanimous decision?
Joe Louis


Who lost?
Sonny Liston


Who knocked down whom, as mentioned above?
Sonny dropped Joe


Who won the first fight?
Joe Lewis




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

- Mr. Tibbs
Sydney Poitier


- Third Bond
Sean Connery


- Paper Lion writer



- Just one more thing, Ma'am
Peter Falk




E5 - One MLB team stands alone after the season, compiling one of the best records ever, and capping it off with an easy World Series sweep.

Name the team.
Yankees


Name the cleanup-hitting league MVP.
Joe Dimaggio


Name the losing team in the World Series.
the Braves


Okay, okay, tell me who broke the HR record for a season that year.



What was the teams's nickname?





E6 - After a highly controversial trial for robbery and murder, with many believing they were convicted more for their immigrant and anarchist identities than for clear evidence of guilt, two men of Italian descent are executed in the electric chair.
Name the executed pair.



Many the state in which the excution took place.
California



E7 - Sculptor Gutzon Borglum starts work on a someday-famous monument.
Name the monument.
Crazy horse


Name the state it is located.
South Dakota




Centennial Bonus
An American pilot makes the first solo transatlantic flight in a single-engined monoplane, arriving in Europe in 33 hours, expanding the future of air travel. 100 years earlier, first U.S. railroad, the B & O Railroad is chartered, launching the American railroad era.

Name the pilot.
Charles Lindbergh


Name the aircraft.
Spirit of St Louis


Tell me his commonly used nickname.
Lucky Landy


What does B & O stand for?
body odor





What year did events E1 thru E7 take place? (Five points)
1933

E1 - In one of the most bizarre causes of death, a pioneering dancer dies when her long scarf becomes entangled in the wheels of a car she is traveling in.
Name the dance pioneer. Martha Graham

E2 - Many notable movies are released this annum. Identify these three each by a short summary:

- A young Jewish man defies his traditional family to pursue a career as a vocalist. This film is famous for being the first feature-length film with synchronized sound and spoken dialogue. The Jazz Singer

- A German expressionist science-fiction film depicts a futuristic city sharply divided between oppressed workers and wealthy industrialists, following a man’s struggle to bridge the gap and bring humanity and reconciliation. Things to Come

- A World War I epic that follows two young American pilots and their rivalry over a woman, showcasing daring aerial combat and heroism.

E3 - Two heavyweights battle in the boxing ring in a rematch. When one boxer is knocked down, the other does not immediately go to a neutral corner, giving more time for his opponent to collect himself, leading to the match's nickname the “Long Count Fight.”
Who won by unanimous decision? Gibson
Who lost? Tunney
Who knocked down whom, as mentioned above? Tunney knocked down Gibson
Who won the first fight? Tunney

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

- Mr. Tibbs Sidney Poitier
- Third Bond Pierce Brosnan
- Paper Lion writer George Plimpton
- Just one more thing, Ma'am Peter Falk

E5 - One MLB team stands alone after the season, compiling one of the best records ever, and capping it off with an easy World Series sweep.

Name the team.
Name the cleanup-hitting league MVP.
Name the losing team in the World Series.
Okay, okay, tell me who broke the HR record for a season that year.
What was the team's nickname?

E6 - After a highly controversial trial for robbery and murder, with many believing they were convicted more for their immigrant and anarchist identities than for clear evidence of guilt, two men of Italian descent are executed in the electric chair.
Name the executed pair. Saccho and Venzetti
Many the state in which the execution took place.

E7 - Sculptor Gutzon Borglum starts work on a someday-famous monument.
Name the monument. Mount Rushmore
Name the state it is located. S.D.

Centennial Bonus
An American pilot makes the first solo transatlantic flight in a single-engined monoplane, arriving in Europe in 33 hours, expanding the future of air travel. 100 years earlier, first U.S. railroad, the B & O Railroad is chartered, launching the American railroad era.

Name the pilot. Lindbergh
Name the aircraft. Spirit of Saint Louis
Tell me his commonly used nickname. Lucky Lindy
What does B & O stand for? Baltimore & Ohio

What year did events E1 thru E7 take place? (Five points) 1932

E1 - In one of the most bizarre causes of death, a pioneering dancer dies when her long scarf becomes entangled in the wheels of a car she is traveling in.
Name the dance pioneer.

ISADORA DUNCAN

E2 - Many notable movies are released this annum. Identify these three each by a short summary:

- A young Jewish man defies his traditional family to pursue a career as a vocalist. This film is famous for being the first feature-length film with synchronized sound and spoken dialogue.

THE JAZZ SINGER

- A German expressionist science-fiction film depicts a futuristic city sharply divided between oppressed workers and wealthy industrialists, following a man’s struggle to bridge the gap and bring humanity and reconciliation.

METROPOLIS

- A World War I epic that follows two young American pilots and their rivalry over a woman, showcasing daring aerial combat and heroism.

WINGS


E3 - Two heavyweights battle in the boxing ring in a rematch. When one boxer is knocked down, the other does not immediately go to a neutral corner, giving more time for his opponent to collect himself, leading to the match's nickname the “Long Count Fight.”
Who won by unanimous decision?
Who lost?
Who knocked down whom, as mentioned above?
Who won the first fight?

TUNNEY
DEMPSEY
DEMPSEY KNOCKED DOWN TUNNEY
TUNNEY

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

- Mr. Tibbs - SIDNEY POITIER
- Third Bond - ROGER MOORE?
- Paper Lion writer - GEORGE PLIMPTON
- Just one more thing, Ma'am - PETER FALK


E5 - One MLB team stands alone after the season, compiling one of the best records ever, and capping it off with an easy World Series sweep.

Name the team.
Name the cleanup-hitting league MVP.
Name the losing team in the World Series.
Okay, okay, tell me who broke the HR record for a season that year.
What was the teams's nickname?

NEW YORK YANKEES
LOU GEHIRG
PIRATES
BABE RUTH
MURDERERS' ROW


E6 - After a highly controversial trial for robbery and murder, with many believing they were convicted more for their immigrant and anarchist identities than for clear evidence of guilt, two men of Italian descent are executed in the electric chair.
Name the executed pair.
Many the state in which the excution took place.

SACCO AND VANZETTI
MASSACHUSETTS

E7 - Sculptor Gutzon Borglum starts work on a someday-famous monument.
Name the monument.
Name the state it is located.

MOUNT RUSHMORE
SOUTH DAKOTA


Centennial Bonus
An American pilot makes the first solo transatlantic flight in a single-engined monoplane, arriving in Europe in 33 hours, expanding the future of air travel. 100 years earlier, first U.S. railroad, the B & O Railroad is chartered, launching the American railroad era.

Name the pilot. - LINDBERGH
Name the aircraft. - THE SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS
Tell me his commonly used nickname. - LUCKY LINDY
What does B & O stand for? - BALTIMORE AND OHIO


What year did events E1 thru E7 take place? (Five points)

1927