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This Week in History Trivia: 9 Questions for October 29 to November 4

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Some big moments in history happened this week, from the internet’s first message to a famous newspaper blunder. Today’s nine questions each look back at one of them. Pick the answer you think is right, and read the story behind it.

Today's trivia

  1. On October 29, 1969, the first message was sent over the ARPANET, an early forerunner of the internet. Which two letters made it through before the computer crashed?

  2. Mount Rushmore, which was declared finished on October 31, 1941, is carved into a mountain in which state?

  3. Orson Welles's famous radio drama broadcast on October 30, 1938, was based on a novel by which author?

  4. On November 3, 1957, the Soviet spacecraft Sputnik 2 carried the first animal into orbit. What kind of animal was it?

  5. "Black Tuesday," October 29, 1929, is remembered as a crash of what?

  6. North Dakota and South Dakota both became states on November 2, 1889. Which one was admitted first?

  7. On November 4, 1922, Howard Carter's team uncovered the first step leading to the tomb of which pharaoh?

  8. The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel was first unveiled on October 31, 1512. Which artist painted it?

  9. On November 2, 1948, a famous newspaper headline wrongly declared "Dewey Defeats Truman." Who actually won that presidential election?

How to Play

  • Tap the choice you think is right.
  • Tap Check to see if you are right, and read the short explanation.
  • Use Hint or Show answer any time you like.
  • Your progress is saved on this device, so you can finish later.

A Fun Fact About This Week

Autumn has a way of attracting big events, and the last days of October have seen a famous radio broadcast, a stock market crash and the finishing touches on a mountain monument. Each of today’s explanations adds a small story, so they are worth reading even if you answered correctly.

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