What 19th century opera singer was known as the "Swedish Nightingale"?

History Trivia / April 20, 2025

Jenny Lind. Jenny Lind became famous after her opera performance in Der Freischutz in Sweden in 1838.

Who ran as Ross Perot's running mate in the 1992 Presidential Election?

History Trivia / April 20, 2025

James Stockdale. James Stockdale was a Vice Admiral in the U.S. Navy.

Actor George Clooney's father ran for Congress in the 2004 elections for what state?

History Trivia / April 19, 2025

Kentucky. Republican Geoff Davis took 55% of the votes in winning Kentucky's 2004 Congressional election.

What year did King Hussein of Jordan die of cancer?

History Trivia / April 19, 2025

1999. In 1999 Bill Clinton was acquitted of impeachment charges.

Whose Virginia estate is called Monticello?

History Trivia / April 18, 2025

Thomas Jefferson. Thomas Jefferson lived in France for several years.

What 1907 diplomatic conference focused on wartime law and rights of neutral nations?

History Trivia / April 18, 2025

The Hague Peace Conference. One outcome of the 1907 Peace Conference of The Hague was German opposition to an agreement on arms limitations.