In what year did Canadian electrical engineer John Hopps design and build the first pacemaker?

History Trivia / April 13, 2025

1959. After inventing the pacemaker, John Hopps wound up needing one in 1984 as he grew older.

Who sang "Happy Birthday" to President John F. Kennedy at his birthday party in 1962?

History Trivia / April 12, 2025

Marilyn Monroe. In a skin-tight dress that she had had to be sewn into, Marilyn sang "Happy Birthday" to JFK at his birthday bash in 1962.

Eric the Red was a Viking from what period of time?

History Trivia / April 12, 2025

900's. Eric founded the first Nordic settlement in Greenland.

What part of the world did the Vikings come from?

History Trivia / April 11, 2025

Scandinavia. Vikings were traders, settlers, and pirates.

Which is the real Michael Moore book?

History Trivia / April 11, 2025

Stupid White Men. In March of 2002, the book "Stupid White Men...and Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation", reached #1 on the New York Times non-fiction list.

Which city was the first capital of Japan?

History Trivia / April 10, 2025

Nara. The Imperial Court made Nara the capital of Japan in the 8th Century.