WTF Moments Through Time!
History happens every day, but there are certain times when everyone stops and thinks… wow! I WAS THERE, or I SAW THAT ON TV!
So let’s see how much we all remember of the WOW moments in recent history.
QUESTIONS
1. How many aircraft were involved in total during the 9/11 attacks on the USA?
2. On May 25 2020, what was the name of the 46 year old person who was found to be unlawfully killed by second degree murder by a Minneapolis police officer on a public street in the city outside of a general store in the city, which spurred a worldwide movement against racism and saw many sports people take the knee?
3. Which founder member of Apple MAC Incorporated introduced the first Ipod in October 2001?
4. Which currency entered circulation across a swathe of countries on 01 January 2002?
5. On 1 February 2003 which Space Shuttle suffered catastrophic problems on re-entry, killing all seven astronauts on board?
6. 4th Feb 2004 saw which social media company by Mark Zuckerberg, Adrew McCollum, Eduardo Saverin, Dustin Moskovitz and Chris Hughes?
7. On what day in 2004 did a massive tsunami strike much of the Indian Ocean coastline that killed over 230,000 people?
8. What was the name given to the hurricane that struck New Orleans in August 2005?
9. In December 2006, which Iraqi former leader was sentenced to death by hanging for crimes against his country and humanity?
10. Who was elected as the first black president of the United States on 04 November 2008?
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ANSWERS
1. How many aircraft were involved in total during the 9/11 attacks on the USA?
FOUR (Two Boeing 757’s and two Boeing 767’s)
2. On May 25 2020, what was the name of the 46 year old person who was found to be unlawfully killed by second degree murder by a Minneapolis police officer on a public street in the city outside of a general store in the city, which spurred a worldwide movement against racism and saw many sports people take the knee?
GEORGE FLOYD
3. Which founder member of Apple MAC Incorporated introduced the first Ipod in October 2001?
STEVE JOBS
4. Which currency entered circulation across a swathe of countries on 01 January 2002?
EURO
5. On 1 February 2003 which Space Shuttle suffered catastrophic problems on re-entry, killing all seven astronauts on board?
COLUMBIA
6. 4th Feb 2004 saw which social media company by Mark Zuckerberg, Adrew McCollum, Eduardo Saverin, Dustin Moskovitz and Chris Hughes?
FACEBOOK
7. On what day in 2004 did a massive tsunami strike much of the Indian Ocean coastline that killed over 230,000 people?
BOXING DAY (DECEMBER 26)
8. What was the name given to the hurricane that struck New Orleans in August 2005?
KATRINA
9. In December 2006, which Iraqi former leader was sentenced to death by hanging for crimes against his country and humanity?
SADDAM HUSSEIN
10. Who was elected as the first black president of the United States on 04 November 2008?
BARACK OBAMA