In 1947, Chuck Yeager became the first human to do what?

History Trivia / May 07, 2025

Break The Sound Barrier. On October 14, 1947, traveling at 1,650 mph, Chuck Yeager became the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound.

Who founded the Southern Poverty Law foundation?

History Trivia / May 06, 2025

Morris Dees. The son of a Klansman Morris Dees formed an organization that fights for racial equality and has sued the Klan for hate crimes.

What did Honus Wagner demand be removed from cigarette packs about 1910?

History Trivia / May 06, 2025

His Picture. After Honus Wagner demanded his picture on a card be removed from Sweet Caporal cigarette packs around 1910, they became worth nearly $500.

Who designed the Mercury space capsule?

History Trivia / May 05, 2025

Maxime Faget. Maxime Faget was director of engineering and development for NASA from 1961 to 1981.

What nation was divided into two separate states in 1949?

History Trivia / May 05, 2025

Germany. Germany was divided into two states following the end of the Soviet blockade of Berlin in 1949.

How is Prince Phillip related to the last Empress of Russia, Alexandra?

History Trivia / May 04, 2025

Grand Nephew. Prince Phillip's grandmother Victoria was the eldest sister of the last Empress of Russia, Alexandra.