History Quiz : The year 1960
Difficulty : Medium Get 6/10 correct to pass the quiz
Question 1 of 10
Did you hear the buzz about the FDA? They just gave a thumbs-up to Enovid, the first oral contraceptive, saving forgetful folks from the stork's surprise deliveries!
Question 2 of 10
Did you know that the Republic of the Congo decided it was time to part ways with Belgium and picked Patrice Lumumba as their prime minister? Talk about making a grand exit!
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Question 3 of 10
Did you know that Nigeria broke up with Britain and started its own federal system, complete with a prime minister, just to prove it could handle independence?
Question 4 of 10
In a dazzling moment at Hughes Research Laboratories, physicist Theodore Maiman fired up the world's inaugural laser using a ruby rod, proving that coherent light wasn't just science fiction!
Question 5 of 10
In a plot twist straight out of an oil-soaked soap opera, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela huddled in Baghdad to form a petroleum cartel, forever altering the world's energy scene.
Question 6 of 10
Which youthful Massachusetts senator outpaced Vice President Nixon in a presidential race to become the youngest and first Catholic commander-in-chief of the United States?
Question 7 of 10
In a seismic showdown of epic proportions, a colossal earthquake rumbled near Valdivia, Chile, shaking its way into history as the heavyweight champ of recorded quakes and even causing a splashy tsunami!
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Question 8 of 10
In which city did the Summer Olympics showcase the talents of a young Cassius Clay and the speedy Wilma Rudolph, turning Italy into a temporary track and field extravaganza?
Question 9 of 10
In a high-flying game of international hide-and-seek, a U.S. U-2 spy plane piloted by Francis Gary Powers was caught over Soviet territory, sparking a Cold War crisis and some awkward diplomacy!
Question 10 of 10
In a grim chapter of history, South African police turned a protest in Sharpeville into a tragic scene by opening fire, resulting in 69 deaths and numerous injuries, spotlighting the horrors of apartheid.
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