Question of the Day - July 2003

July 30, 2003: What does NASA stand for?

July 29, 2003: In what year was NASA created?

July 28, 2003: The Jim Rome show is aired daily on sports radio stations around the United States, and two main songs are used for theme music during each show. Name either one, or both.

July 27, 2003: John Scopes was found guilty in the famous 1925 trial regarding the teaching of evolution. As punishment, how much was his fine?

July 26, 2003: What made George Stevenson famous in 1814?

July 25, 2003: When did Liberia declare independence?

July 24, 2003: Who was Vice-President when President Harry S Truman desegregated the military in 1948?

July 23, 2003: Stanley Kubrick was a famous American film director and writer, and produced many highly acclaimed movies. Name 4 of them.

July 22, 2003: In what year did the first song by the Rolling Stones hit the charts?

July 21, 2003: Thomas Edison, throughout his life, held approximately how many U.S. patents?

July 20, 2003: In what year did Hank Aaron hit his 755th home run?

July 19, 2003: The riot act was passed in Great Britain in 1715, and prevented large public gatherings. How many people constituted an illegal gathering?

July 18, 2003: When was the maiden voyage of the Boeing 707?

July 17, 2003: Who were the three astronauts on Apollo XI?

July 16, 2003: In what city was the first parking meter installed? In what year?

July 15, 2003: Which major league team are the Las Vegas 51's affiliated with?

July 14, 2003: When was a U.S. patent granted on the tape measure?

July 13, 2003: Who was the first president to fly in a helicopter?

July 12, 2003: Which country colonized Jamaica?

July 11, 2003: Who started the American Red Cross?

July 10, 2003: What is the mascot of Ohio University?

July 9, 2003: What African country was originated by released American slaves in the 1820s?

July 8, 2003: What is the capital of Mongolia?

July 7, 2003: What was the name and location of the New York Yankees before they moved to the Big Apple in 1903?

July 6, 2003: Where did Walter Payton attend college?

July 5, 2003: Which state was the 44th to be added to the United States?

July 4, 2003: In what year was the 26th Amendment ratified?

July 3, 2003: Who was the main United States commander during the Battle of Gettysburg?

July 2, 2003: After the Declaration of Independence, which territory (or state) was first to abolish slavery within its borders?

July 1, 2003: Who assassinated President Garfield?

July Standings

Philip Courter 8

Chris Anderson 7

Kati Dreiman 6

Melinda Baker 5

Ross Eldred 3

Steve Croxton 1