What Happened In 1943?

What Happened In 1943?

43 Trivia Questions for 1943 History

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1. This was the first major crossover release starring two monster characters from established films. Name the characters or film.
Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman

2. During World War II, the National Football League merged the Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers into a single franchise. What was the name of that football team?
The Steagles (also Phil-Pitt)

3. This Broadway show opened on March 31, 1943, and ran through 1948—it became the longest-running musical play at that time. Name that show.
Oklahoma!

4. In 1943, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?
Men – 62.4 years, Women – 64.4 years.

5. Who was the President of the United States in 1943?
Franklin D. Roosevelt (March 4, 1933April 12, 1945)

6. This company was founded in 1943 by a 17-year-old Swedish carpenter named Ingvar Kamprad. Name his company.
IKEA

7. She was a song in 1942 and became a poster in 1943. Who was she?
Rosie the Riveter.

8. what was the average movie theater ticket price in 1943 to the nearest dime?
30 cents

9. NBC had two radio networks: the Blue Network and the Red Network. The Red Network was sold and became what radio, and later television, network?
ABC (American Broadcasting Company)

10. Born in 1943, this author wrote the second-best-selling book series, After Harry Potter. Name the author and his book series.
Goosebumps by R.L. Stine

11. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1943?
The Robe by Lloyd C. Douglas

12. Lassie’s first movie was released in October of 1943. What was it called?
Lassie Come Home

13. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1943?
I’ve Heard That Song Before by Harry James

14. What was the highest-grossing film of 1943?
This is the Army

15. How many people lived in the United States in 1943?
The population was an estimated 136,739,353 people.

16. Name the Italian leader arrested on July 25, 1943…
Benito Mussolini

17. The third Dracula film was released through Universal Pictures and starred Lon Chaney Jr as Count Alucard. Name that horror sequel
Son of Dracula

18. Mexican-American youths and some members of the American military have a bit of a tussle in early June in East Los Angeles. What was that fight called?
The Zoot Suit Riots

19. Introduced in 1943, Kryptonite can injure Superman. Was it first introduced in his comic books, cartoons, or radio show?
The Adventures of Superman radio show. It gave a reason for him not to appear while his actor took a vacation.

20. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1943?
In 1943, The Detroit Red Wings won over the Boston Bruins (4 games to 0)

21. Who won the US Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing in 1943?
Count Fleet

22. Ignacio Anaya created this snack in Mexico, near the Texas border.
Nachos

23. This metal toy was introduced at a Gimbels department store and inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame in 2000. Later, it had its own commercial jingle.
The Slinky

24. This US Navy mystery involved the USS Eldridge, the Philadelphia Navy Shipyard, invisibility, and teleportation. Although probably a hoax, what is the name of the incident?
The Philadelphia Experiment

25. What is the all-time best-selling book originally written in French?
The Little Prince (by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry)

26. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1943?
$0.21 per gallon

27. This caped comic book hero appeared in both newspaper comic strips and a 15-part movie serial in 1943. Name that crimefighter.
Batman (and Robin)

28. It’s one of America’s most collectible coins and less than a few dozen were produced in 1943. Name that coin.
1943 Copper Penny (Most were made of steel)

29. Featuring Howard Roark, his 1943 novel by Ayn Rand was her first bestseller.
The Fountainhead

30. This building was built in Washington, DC, between 1939 and 1943 in honor of an American president. Name that building.
Jefferson Memorial

31. Along with Emile Gagnan, who invented the Aqua-lung?
Jacques Cousteau

32. How much did a dozen eggs cost in 1943?
57 cents

33. Named after a trombone-like instrument, this was designed as an anti-tank weapon. Name that weapon.
Bazooka

34. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1943: John Denver, Keith Richards, Jim Morrison, Marvin Gaye Toni Basil?
Marvin Gaye (April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984)

35. Who was the Time Magazine Man of the Year in 1943?
George Marshall

36. In the Warner Brothers cartoon Falling Hare, it didn’t happen very often, but who gets the best of Bugs Bunny?
A Gremlin.

37. Who was NOT at the WWII: Casablanca Conference: Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin, Charles de Gaulle, or Franklin D. Roosevelt?
Joseph Stalin (he was focused on the Battle of Stalingrad)

38. What is the world’s largest office building?
The Pentagon (completed in 1943)

39. After this scientist died on January 7, 1943, the Federal Bureau of Investigation took all of his notes. Name that scientist.
Nikola Tesla (July 10, 1856 – January 7, 1943)

40. The city of Spearfish had a temperature fluctuation one morning of 49 degrees, from minus 4 to 45 degrees on January 22, 1943, within 2 minutes! In what state is Spearfish located? Hint: Rapid City had a similar rise that same day.
South Dakota

41. Who won the 1943 World Series?
In 1943, The New York Yankees won, beating the St. Louis Cardinals (4 games to 1)

42. What was the boat’s name under the command of future President John F. Kennedy’s boat?
PT-109

43. Born in 1943, this man co-founded Atari and Chuck-E-Cheese. Name him.
Nolan Bushnell

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. Minister George Fox and Clark Poling, Roman Catholic priest John Washington, and Rabbi Alexander Goode all gave up their life jackets for servicemen and died at sea. What is the nickname for these men?
The Four Chaplains

2. What was the codename for World War II’s Battle of Normandy?
Operation Overlord.

3. Who were the 1943 NFL Champions?
Chicago Bears

4. In 1943, Mexican farmer Dionisio Pulido noticed a bump in his yard, which grew to 400 feet tall within a week. What was that bump in his yard?
A Volcano.

5. Who was the American Vice-President in 1943?
Henry A. Wallace (January 20, 1941 – January 20, 1945)

6. What government agency worked with Hollywood in censoring and propaganda during World War II?
(United States) Office of War Information

7. Name the star, an actor and singer, whose 20-room Hollywood mansion was destroyed by a fire while his family was taking down the Christmas tree.Bing Crosby

8. Who was the Pope in 1943?
Pope Pius XII, March 2, 1939 – October 9, 1958

9. Born this year, this actress was killed by the “Manson family” in 1969. Name that actress.
Sharon Tate

10. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1943?
Count Fleet

The Answers:

43 Trivia Questions and Answers for 1943 History

1. This was the first major crossover release starring two monster characters from established films. Name the characters or film.
Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman

2. During World War II, the National Football League merged the Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers into a single franchise. What was the name of that football team?
The Steagles (also Phil-Pitt)

3. This Broadway show opened on March 31, 1943, and ran through 1948—it became the longest-running musical play at that time. Name that show.
Oklahoma!

4. In 1943, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?
Men – 62.4 years, Women – 64.4 years.

5. Who was the President of the United States in 1943?
Franklin D. Roosevelt (March 4, 1933 – April 12, 1945)

6. This company was founded in 1943 by a 17-year-old Swedish carpenter named Ingvar Kamprad. Name his company.
IKEA

7. She was a song in 1942 and became a poster in 1943. Who was she?
Rosie the Riveter.

8. what was the average movie theater ticket price in 1943 to the nearest dime?
30 cents

9. NBC had two radio networks: the Blue Network and the Red Network. The Red Network was sold and became what radio, and later television, network?
ABC (American Broadcasting Company)

10. Born in 1943, this author wrote the second-best-selling book series, After Harry Potter. Name the author and his book series.
Goosebumps by R.L. Stine

11. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1943?
The Robe by Lloyd C. Douglas

12. Lassie’s first movie was released in October of 1943. What was it called?
Lassie Come Home

13. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1943?
I’ve Heard That Song Before by Harry James

14. What was the highest-grossing film of 1943?
This is the Army

15. How many people lived in the United States in 1943?
The population was an estimated 136,739,353 people.

16. Name the Italian leader arrested on July 25, 1943…
Benito Mussolini

17. The third Dracula film was released through Universal Pictures and starred Lon Chaney Jr as Count Alucard. Name that horror sequel
Son of Dracula

18. Mexican-American youths and some members of the American military have a bit of a tussle in early June in East Los Angeles. What was that fight called?
The Zoot Suit Riots

19. Introduced in 1943, Kryptonite can injure Superman. Was it first introduced in his comic books, cartoons, or radio show?
The Adventures of Superman radio show. It gave a reason for him not to appear while his actor took a vacation.

20. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1943?
In 1943, The Detroit Red Wings won over the Boston Bruins (4 games to 0)

21. Who won the US Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing in 1943?
Count Fleet

22. Ignacio Anaya created this snack in Mexico, near the Texas border.
Nachos

23. This metal toy was introduced at a Gimbels department store and inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame in 2000. Later, it had its own commercial jingle.
The Slinky

24. This US Navy mystery involved the USS Eldridge, the Philadelphia Navy Shipyard, invisibility, and teleportation. Although probably a hoax, what is the name of the incident?
The Philadelphia Experiment

25. What is the all-time best-selling book originally written in French?
The Little Prince (by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry)

26. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1943?
$0.21 per gallon

27. This caped comic book hero appeared in both newspaper comic strips and a 15-part movie serial in 1943. Name that crimefighter.
Batman (and Robin)

28. It’s one of America’s most collectible coins and less than a few dozen were produced in 1943. Name that coin.
1943 Copper Penny (Most were made of steel)

29. Featuring Howard Roark, his 1943 novel by Ayn Rand was her first bestseller.
The Fountainhead

30. This building was built in Washington, DC, between 1939 and 1943 in honor of an American president. Name that building.
Jefferson Memorial

31. Along with Emile Gagnan, who invented the Aqua-lung?
Jacques Cousteau

32. How much did a dozen eggs cost in 1943?
57 cents

33. Named after a trombone-like instrument, this was designed as an anti-tank weapon. Name that weapon.
Bazooka

34. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1943: John Denver, Keith Richards, Jim Morrison, Marvin Gaye Toni Basil?
Marvin Gaye (April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984)

35. Who was the Time Magazine Man of the Year in 1943?
George Marshall

36. In the Warner Brothers cartoon Falling Hare, it didn’t happen very often, but who gets the best of Bugs Bunny?
A Gremlin.

37. Who was NOT at the WWII: Casablanca Conference: Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin, Charles de Gaulle, or Franklin D. Roosevelt?
Joseph Stalin (he was focused on the Battle of Stalingrad)

38. What is the world’s largest office building?
The Pentagon (completed in 1943)

39. After this scientist died on January 7, 1943, the Federal Bureau of Investigation took all of his notes. Name that scientist.
Nikola Tesla (July 10, 1856 – January 7, 1943)

40. The city of Spearfish had a temperature fluctuation one morning of 49 degrees, from minus 4 to 45 degrees on January 22, 1943, within 2 minutes! In what state is Spearfish located? Hint: Rapid City had a similar rise that same day.
South Dakota

41. Who won the 1943 World Series?
In 1943, The New York Yankees won, beating the St. Louis Cardinals (4 games to 1)

42. What was the boat’s name under the command of future President John F. Kennedy’s boat?
PT-109

43. Born in 1943, this man co-founded Atari and Chuck-E-Cheese. Name him.
Nolan Bushnell

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. Minister George Fox and Clark Poling, Roman Catholic priest John Washington, and Rabbi Alexander Goode all gave up their life jackets for servicemen and died at sea. What is the nickname for these men?
The Four Chaplains

2. What was the codename for World War II’s Battle of Normandy?
Operation Overlord.

3. Who were the 1943 NFL Champions?
Chicago Bears

4. In 1943, Mexican farmer Dionisio Pulido noticed a bump in his yard, which grew to 400 feet tall within a week. What was that bump in his yard?
A Volcano.

5. Who was the American Vice-President in 1943?
Henry A. Wallace (January 20, 1941 – January 20, 1945)

6. What government agency worked with Hollywood in censoring and propaganda during World War II?
(United States) Office of War Information

7. Name the star, an actor and singer, whose 20-room Hollywood mansion was destroyed by a fire while his family was taking down the Christmas tree.Bing Crosby

8. Who was the Pope in 1943?
Pope Pius XII, March 2, 1939 – October 9, 1958

9. Born this year, this actress was killed by the “Manson family” in 1969. Name that actress.
Sharon Tate

10. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1943?
Count Fleet