Which Arab country was partially occupied by Spain?

History Trivia / July 03, 2025

Morocco. In the nineteenth century, the Arab country of Morocco was partially occupied by Spain.

In 2001, the USA Patriot Act left Congress how many votes shy of unanimous bipartisan support?

History Trivia / July 02, 2025

One. The USA PATRIOT Act was renewed on March 2, 2006, with a vote of 89-10 in the Senate and on March 7, 2006 with a 280-138 vote in the House.

With what nation did the U.S. reach an immigration-based Gentlemen's Agreement in 1907?

History Trivia / July 02, 2025

Japan. In return for the U.S. promise in 1907 not to limit immigration, Japan agreed to withhold passports from emigrating workers.

What natural disaster occurred on the Indonesian island of Krakatoa in 1883?

History Trivia / July 01, 2025

Volcano. The 1883 Krakatoa volcanic explosion was the most volatile in history, said have spread debris around the world two and a half times.

Who was the first Russian woman in space?

History Trivia / July 01, 2025

Valentina Tereshkova. In 1963, the first Russian woman in space, Valentina Tereshkova, orbited the Earth 48 times in Vostok 12.

What FBI agent's memo stated that the agency disregarded warning signs of terrorist attacks prior to 9/11?

History Trivia / June 30, 2025

Coleen Rowley. Rowley retired from the FBI in 2004 after serving 24 years with the agency.