Question of the Day - August 2004

August 31, 2004: Which aircraft carriers did the Japanese lose in the Battle of Midway?

August 30, 2004: How many home runs did Josh Gibson hit?

August 29, 2004: How long is the coastline of Eritrea?

August 28, 2004: Where were the 1900 Olympics?

August 27, 2004: In what Civil War battle did trench warfare debut?

August 26, 2004: Who was the king of England in 1326?

August 25, 2004: As of August 25, how many Olympic games has the United States men's basketball team lost over the last 100 years?

August 24, 2004: What primary Interstate runs through Augusta, Georgia?

August 23, 2004: What Canadian province is largest, in terms of land area?

August 22, 2004: What is the largest city in Scotland, in terms of population?

August 21, 2004: How many gold medals did the United States win in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta?

August 20, 2004: What is the capital of Angola?

August 19, 2004: What is the name of the stadium where Joplin (Missouri) High School plays baseball?

August 18, 2004: What colors are on the flag of South Africa?

August 17, 2004: Who were Missouri's first two U.S. Senators?

August 16, 2004: Approximately how many automobiles were registered in Missouri in 1901?

August 15, 2004: How many families lived in Jefferson City in 1823?

August 14, 2004: Where was the Missouri legislature located from 1821 to 1826?

August 13, 2004: Who platted Jefferson City, Missouri in 1822?

August 12, 2004: What was the population of Columbia, Missouri in 1830?

August 11, 2004: St. Louis city has a separate distinction from St. Louis County, and is the only metropolitan area in the United States which does not belong to a county. When did this odd designation occur?

August 10, 2004: The first Jackson County (Missouri) Courthouse was built in 1827. How much did it cost?

August 9, 2004: When was St. Louis connected by telegraph to the east coast?

August 8, 2004: St. Louis, Missouri was hit with an epidemic that killed thousands of citizens in 1849. What was the epidemic?

August 7, 2004: When did Missouri hold its first Presidential primary?

August 6, 2004: Where is the national headquarters for the Assembly of God Church?

August 5, 2004: What pitcher surrendered Hank Aaron's 715th Home Run?

August 4, 2004: From what country was Sir Francis Drake?

August 3, 2004: Who was the Vice-President under Buchanan?

August 2, 2004: Which is the 72nd element on the periodic table?

August 1, 2004: When was New Zealand discovered?

August Standings

Joe Davis 10

Gary Stubblefield 8

Jennifer Damron 6

Megan McConachie 5

Brian Neal 1

Jason Turk 1