Who was the first African-American appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court?

History Trivia / November 22, 2025

Thurgood Marshall. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall shortened his name from "Thoroughgood" when he was in second grade.

What hotel was dubbed the New York White House when John F. Kennedy was President?

History Trivia / November 22, 2025

Carlyle Hotel. Kennedy was one of several Presidents who frequently stayed at the Carlyle Hotel - Presidents Johnson, Nixon, Reagan, Carter, and others also frequented the hotel.

What year were Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip married?

History Trivia / November 21, 2025

1947. They were married on November 20, 1947.

What scandal involved Hamilton Jordan, President Carter's chief of staff?

History Trivia / November 21, 2025

Cocaine Use. Hamilton Jordan's cocaine use was alleged to have taken place at the then-hot disco, "Studio 54".

Who requested the Pope's help, which led to the First Crusade?

History Trivia / November 20, 2025

Byzantine Emperor. Launched on November 27, 1095, by Pope Urban II, the First Crusade had as its principal objective the recapture of Jerusalem.

Who was the last person executed at the Tower of London during World War II?

History Trivia / November 20, 2025

Josef Jakobs. Josef Jakobs was executed on August 14, 1941, after being convicted of being a German spy.