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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

When was the first Venice Biennale held?

  1. 1895

  2. 1901

  3. 1907

  4. 1913
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The first Venice Biennale was held in 1895 and has since become one of the most prestigious art exhibitions in the world.

Multiple choice

When was the first Havana Biennial held?

  1. 1984

  2. 1991

  3. 1997

  4. 2003
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The first Havana Biennial was held in 1984 in Havana, Cuba, and has since become one of the most important contemporary art exhibitions in Latin America.

Multiple choice

When was the first Transmediale held?

  1. 1988

  2. 1991

  3. 1994

  4. 1997
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Explanation

The first Transmediale was held in 1988 in Berlin, Germany, and has since become one of the most important festivals for digital art and new media.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Tokyo International Film Festival first held?

  1. 1985

  2. 1991

  3. 1997

  4. 2003
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Tokyo International Film Festival was first held in 1985.

Multiple choice

In which year was the first International Painting Competition held?

  1. 1889

  2. 1900

  3. 1910

  4. 1920
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The first International Painting Competition was held in Paris, France, in 1900, as part of the Exposition Universelle.

Multiple choice

When were the first Paralympic Games held?

  1. 1960

  2. 1964

  3. 1968

  4. 1972
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The first Paralympic Games were held in Rome, Italy, in 1960, just a few days after the Summer Olympics.

Multiple choice

When were the first Winter Paralympic Games held?

  1. 1976

  2. 1980

  3. 1984

  4. 1988
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The first Winter Paralympic Games were held in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, in 1976.

Multiple choice

Which year did the Central American and Caribbean Championships first include women's weightlifting?

  1. 1990

  2. 1994

  3. 1998

  4. 2002
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Central American and Caribbean Championships first included women's weightlifting in 1994.

Multiple choice

When was the first video game created?

  1. 1958

  2. 1962

  3. 1972

  4. 1980
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Explanation

The first video game, Tennis for Two, was created in 1958 by William Higinbotham at Brookhaven National Laboratory.

Multiple choice

In which year was the first UEFA European Under-21 Championship held?

  1. 1978

  2. 1980

  3. 1982

  4. 1984
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The inaugural UEFA European Under-21 Championship was held in 1978.

Multiple choice

In which year were the first World Rowing Championships held?

  1. 1962

  2. 1974

  3. 1986

  4. 1998
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Explanation

The inaugural World Rowing Championships took place in Lucerne, Switzerland, in 1962.

Multiple choice

In which year was the first World Rowing Coastal Championships held?

  1. 2006

  2. 2008

  3. 2010

  4. 2012
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The inaugural World Rowing Coastal Championships took place in Quiberon, France, in 2006.

Multiple choice

When were avocados first introduced to Europe?

  1. 15th century

  2. 16th century

  3. 17th century

  4. 18th century
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Avocados were introduced to Europe by Spanish explorers during the 16th century, as they brought back various exotic fruits and vegetables from their expeditions to the Americas.

Multiple choice

When did Cézanne die?

  1. 1906

  2. 1907

  3. 1908

  4. 1909
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Explanation

Cézanne died on October 22, 1906, at the age of 67.

Multiple choice

When did the vaudeville era reach its peak?

  1. 1890s

  2. 1900s

  3. 1910s

  4. 1920s
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The vaudeville era reached its peak in the 1910s, when vaudeville theaters were found in cities and towns across the United States. During this time, vaudeville was the most popular form of entertainment in America.