1. What famous athlete retired on January 12, 1999?
2. What city was Elvis Presley born?
3. Marvel Comics introduced Spider Man in the 1960’s. Who played Spider Man in the blockbuster movie?
4. Who created American heroes Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn?
5. What was John Grisham profession before he became a writer?
6. Who was the first man to walk on the Moon?
7. Name “The Big Five” global record labels in the music industry.
8. How many feet are in 1 km?
9. Name the co-founders of Apple Computer.
10. Who painted the Mona Lisa?

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January 13, 1930

The comic strip of Mickey Mouse makes its debut.

1. Who was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball?
2. Where would you go to visit Radio City Music Hall?
3. Name the actor who played Bruce Wayne in the original Batman movie.
4. What is Bill Gates full name?
5. This book was published in 1947 and has become one of the most read books in the world. What is the title of the book?
6. What battle occurred on June 6, 1944?
7. The acronym ING for ING Direct Bank stands for what?
8. What is the symbol for titanium on the periodic table of elements?
9. What does CMYK stand for?
10. What prominent building opened in New York during the Great Depression?

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January 9, 1793

Jean Pierre Blanchard makes headlines by becoming the first person to travel by air balloon in North America.