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It's back...by popular demand...the next Lava Quiz! This one deals with the year 1927. Turn back the clock 81 years and give it a try.
1. Who was president of the United States?
2. Who was on the British throne?
3. Gene Tunney defended his world heavyweight title against Jack Dempsey. Who won the fight and why is it so famous?
4. This infamous resident of Fall River, Massachusetts died. Her gravestone simply says 'Lizbeth.' Who was she?
5. The Academy Awards were created. What film won the Oscar for best picture?
6. These two anarchists were executed for a 1921 crime that many people believed they did not commit. Name them.
7. Babe Ruth broke his own record of 59 home runs for a season by swatting 60. Who was the pitcher who surrendered Ruth's historic 60th home run?
8. Charles Lindbergh made history by flying solo across the Atlantic Ocean from New York to Paris. He did so to win a prize. What was the name of the prize and how much money did Lindbergh win?
9. Gutzon Borglum began work on this project on October 4, 1927. What was the project?
10. She was arrested for violating morals laws by appearing in a show called 'Sex' and making suggestive comments. Name her.
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Added: 14th February 2008
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Posted By: Lava1964 |
 
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Posted by: Naomi on 2008-02-14
Good one Lava! Some toughies, but I'm going to take some guesses. I think I know #4, it was Lizzi Borden? #5 was 'Wings'? Was #10 Mae West?
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Naomi's three guesses are correct. Seven more to go...
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#2 King George V
#6 Sacco Vanzetti
#9 Mount Rushmore South Dakota
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Donmac's three answers are correct. Only #1, 3, 7, and 8 remain unanswered. (Number one shouldn't be that tough!)
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A stab in the dark, going by the name only.
#4 Lizzie Borden
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Posted by: tommy7 on 2008-02-15
1)Calvin Coolidge?
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Yes, Calvin Coolidge was the president in 1927. Only #3, 7, and 8 remain to be answered.
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Since you appeared to be stumped by questions #3, #7, and #8 I'll put you out of your misery and provide the answers:
#3. Tuneey won the fight. It was famous for the 'long count' caused by Dempsey failure to go to a neutral corner after knocking down Tunney in round seven.
#7. Babe Ruth's 60th home run was surrendered by Tom Zachary of the Washington Senators.
#8. Charles Lindberg's aviation feat won him the Orteig Prize--$25,000.
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Posted by: Cliffy on 2008-02-18
I just knew #8 so thanks for taking us out of our misery LOL!
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