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Post by frankthetriviaman on Apr 27, 2017 1:43:42 GMT -5
27) Ozzy Osborne Bites a batDuring a concert in 1982, someone threw what looked like a rubber bat onto a stage during an Ozzy Osborne concert. Playing along with the supposed gag, Ozzy picked up the bat and bit it's head off... only to discover it was a real bat. What makes this stand out? Well, it's one of those great events that has immortalized the legend of the "prince of darkness" in Rock and Roll history. Though what no one really tells you is that after this little stunt... he had to get 20 or so vaccinations against rabies and other bad diseases.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Apr 27, 2017 1:51:29 GMT -5
26. One Piece debutsOn July 19, 1997, Shonen Jump began serializing a little manga by Eiichiro Oda called One Piece. What no one could have expected was that it would soon become the best-selling manga series of all time, and spawn one of the most popular anime series of all time. In the world of Japanese entertainment, it is a moment that made the world stand still.
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Apr 27, 2017 1:57:22 GMT -5
25) Evolution of Dance hits Youtube
In what can be described as one of the first youtube viral videos, if not the first, Judson Laipply made internet history with Evolution of Dance; a six minute routine where he pulled off some of the most iconic dances in a matter of minutes
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Apr 27, 2017 2:24:04 GMT -5
24. "We Shall Fight On The Beaches"This is the commonly used name of a speech Winston Churchill delivered on 4 June 1940. The Battle of France was raging on at this time, and Churchill delivered two other great, inspiring speeches around this time as well. "We shall go on to the end. We shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be. We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender..."
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Apr 27, 2017 21:23:47 GMT -5
23) John Brown's RaidAbolitionist John Brown captured the armory In Harper's Ferry, Virginia one day in 1859 with a group of 22 men; their intention to start an armed slave revolt. The revolt failed, and was found guilty of treason and sentenced to death. He felt no remorse for his act, saying in court on the day of his sentencing "if it is deemed necessary that I should forfeit my life for the furtherance of the ends of justice, and mingle my blood further with the blood of my children and with the blood of millions in this slave country whose rights are disregarded by wicked, cruel, and unjust enactments, I submit; so let it be done!" He would later be immortalized in the song "John Brown's Body" whose melody would go on to become "Battle Hymn of the Republic"
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on May 3, 2017 2:19:31 GMT -5
22. General Sherman's March To The SeaSherman's March to the Sea was an important event in the American Civil War. In late 1864, this brilliant strategist decided that total war was the way to win - and thus he went through the South, destroying everything in his path. Was he a hero or a villain? It's all up to one's view.
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Jun 19, 2017 0:06:58 GMT -5
21) Salt MarchIn Dandi, India Ghandi led many villagers to collect salt from sea water as a form of civil disobedience against the British; who had outlawed the practice and introduced a tax on salt. It stands out as one of the most significant events in Ghandi's nonviolent campaign to free India from British rule.
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Jun 19, 2017 0:14:16 GMT -5
20) Dracula is releasedIn 1931, Tod Browning released his adaption of Bram Stoker's novel; though not a big success by today's standards, it cemented the iconic image of the vampire as we know it today, and made Bela Lugosi a cinema legend for his portrayal of Count Dracula. To this day, Lugosi's Dracula is considered one of the three most iconic characters in Hollywood Horror films, alongside Boris Karloff's Frankenstein and Lon Cheney's Wolfman
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Jun 19, 2017 0:17:26 GMT -5
19) Frankenstein is releasedReceiving much more acclaim than Dracula, Frankenstein was based on Mary Shelley's novel and would help establish Universal Studios as the forerunner of early Hollywood horror films. They would follow with titles such as The Mummy, The Invisible Man and Bride of Frankenstein.
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Jun 19, 2017 0:25:56 GMT -5
18) George Washington steps downAfter his second term in office, George Washington, the first president of the United States, did the unthinkable... he stepped down from power. Electing not to run for a second term, Washington wanted to set an example and stepped down from power, rather than continue to hold it. In his farewell address, Washington went on to warn the American people of many things... some of which we still hold today, others we have disregarded, and look where it got us. Just two years after his stepping down, Washington passed away in December 1799... only a couple weeks before the start of the new century
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Jun 19, 2017 0:34:53 GMT -5
17) Ronald Reagan Assassination AttemptThe US Presidency had long been marred by the Curse of Tippecanoe... every president elected in a year that was evenly divisible by 20 either was assassinated or died in office. And In March 1981 it looked like it was Reagan's turn to feel the curse. John Hinckley Jr attempted to kill the President... only to end up wounding him and three others. James Brady, the White House Press Secretary, would end up dying of the injuries he received in this attempt in 2014, more than 30 years later. Reagan did survive though, and wound up breaking the curse.
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Jun 19, 2017 0:42:07 GMT -5
16) Death of William Henry HarrisonThe first American President to die in office, Harrison's death sent shock waves throughout the government; other than a vaguely written clause of Article II the line of succession had not been clearly established. His death not only established the Curse of Tippecanoe, but it established a precedent with regard to presidential succession that would ultimately not be properly resolved until the 25th amendment in 1967
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Jun 19, 2017 0:48:29 GMT -5
15) Batman TV series debutsIn 1966, television history was made with the debut of the Batman tv series. Starring Adam West and Burt Ward, the show became a massive success and catapulted them to iconic status. Though typecast for decades afterwards, West would go on to enjoy success with other productions, and his recent passing hit hard among not just the comic book and Batman communities, but many, many people in general
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Jun 19, 2017 1:04:45 GMT -5
14. University of Texas Tower ShootingCharles Whitman was a seemingly normal man until one day on August 1, 1966, when the ex-Marine sharpshooter climbed the University of Texas tower and shot and killed 15 people, and injured 31 others. Prior to this, he had also killed his mother and his wife. Apparently, a small tumor in his brain led to his violent urges, but he left a lasting impression on American society as one of the first spree killers in USA history.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Jun 19, 2017 1:08:32 GMT -5
13. Die Hard is releasedDie Hard is not just another action movie. Upon release in 1988, this summer blockbuster was only the seventh largest grossing film of the year, but of all of them, it left the biggest impact. For starters, it took Bruce Willis and changed him from a TV star to a full on badass action hero. Secondly, it's one of the most copied films in history. Many action films to follow could basically be summed up as 'Die Hard in a _____'(i.e. house, boat, plane, etc.). It's also considered to be one of the greatest films in cinema history. Take that, Rain Men.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Jun 19, 2017 1:19:44 GMT -5
12. Agatha Christie publishes And Then There Were NoneShe's been hailed as the best selling author of all time, behind only the Bible and Shakespeare. Whilst her debut, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, was important for her, and The Murder of Roger Ackroyd made her a household name, if you had to pick your favorite Christie book it's likely And Then There Were None. Published in 1939, it was an interesting idea - 10 people led to an island, and one by one they die. Not only is this the best selling mystery book, it's also the seventh best selling book of all time. It truly changed the mystery genre as we know it forever.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Jun 19, 2017 1:22:06 GMT -5
11. Psycho is releasedIf Die Hard set the standard for action, then Psycho set the standard for horror and thriller films. Released in 1960, it was directed by the master film maker that is Alfred Hitchcock, featured a suspenseful storyline and a shocking twist ending. It's a classic film plain and simple.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Jun 19, 2017 1:26:27 GMT -5
10. Columbine High School MassacreOn April 20, 1999, two students of Columbine High School, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, entered the school with firearms and subsequently shot and killed 13 people and injured 21 others before taking their own lives. The tragedy sent shockwaves throughout the country, as people tried to figure out what just had happened and why. Ultimately, it's now considered one of the most horrifying moments in American history, and whilst it has spawned copycat crimes, some good has come out of it - certain parents, including those of Rachel Joy Scott and even one of the shooters, Klebold, began to speak out about mental conditions so that what happened at Columbine could be avoided in the future.
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Jun 19, 2017 1:29:37 GMT -5
9) Death of Elvis PresleyOn August 16, 1977 the King of Rock and Roll was found dead in his Graceland estate. One of the most influential figures in music, he helped shape rock and roll and inspired a generation of musicians to come. His death at the age of 42 shocked the nation, and President Jimmy Carter said of his legacy "he permanently changed the face of American popular culture"
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Jun 19, 2017 1:33:42 GMT -5
8. The Godfather is releasedThe Godfather, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, was released in 1972, and is now considered to be the greatest film of all time. And why not? It's magnificently made, it's epic, and it's an honest telling of mafia life. It's a classic.
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