What former wrestler served as Governor of Minnesota from 1999 to 2003?

History Trivia / October 21, 2024

Jesse Ventura. Jesse Ventura, later governor of Minnesota, had the birth name James George Janos.

Where did James Cook explore in the 1700's?

History Trivia / October 20, 2024

South Pacific. The Cook Islands, part of New Zealand, were named after British explorer James Cook, who landed there in 1773.

Which hotel was once used as a detention center for interned Japanese diplomats?

History Trivia / October 20, 2024

Bedford Springs. The 200 Japanese diplomats who stayed at Bedford Springs Resort after WWII weren't allowed to play golf there.

Colonel Sturgis was later dispatched to bring back the head of what rebel leader?

History Trivia / October 19, 2024

Forrest. Sturgis searched for, found, and was annihilated by N. B. Forrest.

Who was the captain of the "Pinta" on Christopher Columbus' voyage in 1492?

History Trivia / October 19, 2024

Martin Alonso Pinzon. Martin Alonso Pinzon captained the "Pinta", and is considered by many in his hometown of Palos to be the real hero of the 1492 voyage.

What year was the Starbucks Coffee chain first opened?

History Trivia / October 18, 2024

1971. The first Starbucks location outside of North America opened in Tokyo in 1996.