September 7 — This Day in History

 Question 1

On September 7, 1940, Nazi Germany initiated an intense eight-month aerial bombing campaign against Britain. By what name is this historic air offensive commonly known?

• [A] Operation Barbarossa

• [B] The Blitz

• [C] Operation Overlord

• [D] Battle of the Bulge

  Correct Answer: [B] The Blitz

Question 2

The popular national personification "Uncle Sam," first referenced by the Troy Post in 1813, was inspired by Samuel Wilson, who supplied which essential provision to the U.S. Army?

• [A] Gunpowder

• [B] Beef

• [C] Cotton uniforms

• [D] Leather boots

  Correct Answer: [B] Beef

Question 3

On September 7, 1822, Prince Regent Pedro of Braganza declared independence for which South American nation from colonial rule?

• [A] Argentina

• [B] Colombia

• [C] Brazil

• [D] Peru

  Correct Answer: [C] Brazil

Question 4

The Boxer Rebellion, an anti-foreign and anti-colonial uprising that concluded with the signing of a peace protocol on September 7, 1901, took place in which country?

• [A] China

• [B] Japan

• [C] Vietnam

• [D] Korea

  Correct Answer: [A] China

Question 5

Which historic American resort city hosted the very first Miss America Pageant on September 7, 1921?

• [A] Las Vegas

• [B] Miami

• [C] Atlantic City

• [D] Los Angeles

  Correct Answer: [C] Atlantic City

Question 6

The Pro Football Hall of Fame, which inducted its charter class of 17 members on September 7, 1963, is located in which U.S. city?

• [A] Canton, Ohio

• [B] Green Bay, Wisconsin

• [C] Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

• [D] Dallas, Texas

  Correct Answer: [A] Canton, Ohio

Question 7

Under the landmark Torrijos–Carter Treaties signed in Washington on September 7, 1977, the United States agreed to transfer full control of which vital waterway at the end of 1999?

• [A] Suez Canal

• [B] Panama Canal

• [C] Kiel Canal

• [D] Erie Canal

  Correct Answer: [B] Panama Canal

Question 8

On September 7, 1986, which Nobel Peace Prize laureate was enthroned as the first Black clergyman to lead the Anglican Church in southern Africa?

• [A] Nelson Mandela

• [B] Albert Luthuli

• [C] Desmond Tutu

• [D] Walter Sisulu

  Correct Answer: [C] Desmond Tutu

Question 9

Legendary American hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur was fatally wounded in a drive-by shooting on September 7, 1996, in which city?

• [A] New York City

• [B] Los Angeles

• [C] Las Vegas

• [D] Atlanta

  Correct Answer: [C] Las Vegas

Question 10

On September 7, 2021, which nation made global financial history by becoming the first country in the world to adopt Bitcoin as official legal tender?

• [A] El Salvador

• [B] Venezuela

• [C] Argentina

• [D] Paraguay

  Correct Answer: [A] El Salvador