Head2Head Trivia
The 12th month is upon us
Hard to believe it's already December and that Christmas is just a few weeks away. While most people naturally think of the holidays during December, the truth is that a lot of events have taken place over the years in the 12th month.
Last week's trivia winner, Kate Montgomery, is being challenged by Stephen Banks who's in town visiting relatives.
QUESTIONS
December is the seventh month to have 31 days. Name the other six.
What is December's official gemstone/birthstone?
What Civil War battle took place on December 13, 1862 in which Union forces tried to gain control of the Confederate capital of Richmond?
The attack on Pearl Harbor was Dec. 7. What was the year?
This king gave up the throne of England in December 1936 to be with the woman he loved. Name the King.
On Christmas Day 1776, what river did George Washington start to cross?
On Dec. 2, 1982, a man received the first artificial .
The Boston Tea Party on Dec. 16, 1773 was a protest against what?
In December 1492, Columbus "discovered" the island of Hispaniola. What two countries make up the island?
Dec. 8, 1980, is a day music fans will never forget. What happened on this day?
KATE'S ANSWERS
Um, there's January, July, October, August, May and I'm missing one. Oh ... March.
A ruby. Red like Christmas.
Oh, geez, Gettysburg?
.1940.
I don't know. George V.
The Delaware, like in the painting.
A heart?
Taxes on the tea.
The Dominican Republic and Haiti.
Lennon died.
STEPHEN'S ANSWERS
January, March, May, July, August, October.
Diamond.
Bull Run.
.1941.
No idea.
Delaware.
Heart.
The tax.
I don't know.
John Lennon was shot.
CONCLUSION
Well it doesn't happen very often, but this week's Head2Head trivia resulted in a tie. Both contestants ended up with six correct answers. So next week, both will return to battle it out, and one will emerge as the new trivia champ.
CORRECT ANSWERS
January, March, May, July, August, October.
Turquoise.
Battle of Fredericksburg.
.1941.
Edward VIII.
Delaware.
Heart.
Tax on tea.
Haiti and Dominican Republic.
John Lennon was killed.
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