Which U.S. President died only four weeks after his inauguration?

History Trivia / August 17, 2025

William Henry Harrison. William Henry Harrison caught pneumonia while delivering a ridiculously long speech on March 4, 1841 and died April 4, 1841.

In what year did the French last use the guillotine?

History Trivia / August 17, 2025

1977. It is reported that when the guillotine is used, one can get a response from a head up to 30 seconds after decapitation.

What was the Iran-Contra affair?

History Trivia / August 16, 2025

U.S. Sold Arms To Iran. The Tower Commission was created in 1986 to investigate the Iran-Contra Affair.

Mustafa Kemal was the first President of which country?

History Trivia / August 16, 2025

Turkey. The founder of modern Turkey, Mustafa Kemal took the name of Ataturk when he ordered all Turks to adopt a surname in 1934.

To what position was General Colin Powell appointed in August 1989?

History Trivia / August 15, 2025

Chairman Of Joint Chiefs Of Staff. General Colin Powell became the first Black four-star general, as well as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Secretary of State.

What was the name of the security guard that foiled the Watergate break-in?

History Trivia / August 15, 2025

Frank Wills. Frank Wills played himself in the movie "All The President's Men," which told the story of the Watergate scandal.