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Historical Dates and Firsts

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Historical dates and firsts questions test your memory of significant global milestones in sports, science, technology, and literature. These factual questions appear regularly in SSC, banking, and state PSC general awareness papers. Use these questions to quickly memorize important historical events and their exact years.

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Historical Dates and Firsts Questions

Multiple choice

What year did YouTube Gaming launch?

  1. 2013

  2. 2015

  3. 2017

  4. 2019
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

YouTube Gaming launched in 2015 as a dedicated platform for gaming content.

Multiple choice

When were the first BRIT Awards held?

  1. 1976

  2. 1977

  3. 1978

  4. 1979
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The inaugural BRIT Awards ceremony took place on October 18, 1977, at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.

Multiple choice

In which year was the first World Swimming Championships held?

  1. 1973

  2. 1975

  3. 1977

  4. 1979
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The first World Swimming Championships were held in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, in 1973.

Multiple choice

When were potato chips first invented?

  1. 1853

  2. 1860

  3. 1872

  4. 1885
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Potato chips were first invented in 1853 by George Crum, a chef at the Moon's Lake House in Saratoga Springs, New York.

Multiple choice

When were tortilla chips first invented?

  1. 1940

  2. 1950

  3. 1960

  4. 1970
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Tortilla chips were first invented in 1940 by Rebecca Webb Carranza, a Mexican-American entrepreneur.

Multiple choice

When was popcorn first invented?

  1. 5000 BC

  2. 3000 BC

  3. 1000 BC

  4. 500 BC
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Popcorn was first invented around 5000 BC by the Native Americans.

Multiple choice

In which year were the first Paralympic Games held?

  1. 1960

  2. 1964

  3. 1968

  4. 1972
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The inaugural Paralympic Games took place in Rome, Italy, in 1960.

Multiple choice

When did engineering sociology first emerge as a field of study?

  1. The early 19th century

  2. The late 19th century

  3. The early 20th century

  4. The late 20th century
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Engineering sociology first emerged as a field of study in the late 19th century, as a response to the rapid industrialization and technological change that was taking place at the time.

Multiple choice

In which year was the film 'Forest Fire' released?

  1. 1942

  2. 1952

  3. 1962

  4. 1972
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The film 'Forest Fire' was released in 1942.

Multiple choice

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

  1. July 2, 1776

  2. July 4, 1776

  3. August 2, 1776

  4. September 17, 1776
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776, by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Multiple choice

In which year was the first Twilight film released?

  1. 2008

  2. 2009

  3. 2010

  4. 2011
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The first Twilight film, titled 'Twilight', was released in theaters in the year 2008.

Multiple choice

The Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) initiative was launched in which year?

  1. 2015

  2. 2016

  3. 2017

  4. 2018
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The ATLs initiative was launched in 2016 with the aim of promoting innovation and creativity among school students.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate age of the Phaistos Disc?

  1. 1700-1600 BCE

  2. 2000-1900 BCE

  3. 1500-1400 BCE

  4. 2500-2400 BCE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Radiocarbon dating has placed the creation of the Phaistos Disc between 1700 and 1600 BCE.

Multiple choice

In what year did Mariah Carey release her holiday hit "All I Want for Christmas Is You"?

  1. 1994

  2. 1995

  3. 1996

  4. 1997
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Mariah Carey released her iconic holiday song "All I Want for Christmas Is You" in 1994.

Multiple choice

In what year did Elvis Presley release his holiday hit "Blue Christmas"?

  1. 1954

  2. 1955

  3. 1956

  4. 1957
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Elvis Presley released his holiday hit "Blue Christmas" in 1957.