Reelin’ in the Years

Five events, five years but which event happened in which year. The years are

1789 — 1865 — 1874 — 1881 — 1902

*The first ascent of the Matterhorn* by Gustave Doré, 1865.
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One

The first successful ascent of the Matterhorn was made during the ‘Golden Age of Alpinism’. In what year was the mountain conquered?

Two

The French National Day, le 14 juillet and commonly known in English as Bastille Day, is celebrated on 14 July. It commemmorates the storming of the Bastille in which year?

Three

A fire in Chicago ravished 47 acres of the city, destroyed over 800 buildings and killed 20 people. In what year was this fire?

Four

The ‘Lost City of the Incas’, Manchu Picchu was discovered in what year?

Five

In what year was Billy the Kid shot and killed by Sheriff Pat Garrett in the Maxwell House at Fort Sumner, New Mexico?

Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

Author: Scott F

As a retired trivia writer, editor and quiz compiler, I wholeheartedly agree with Bertrand Russell’s quote: “There’s much pleasure to be gained in useless knowledge.” Trivia of all sorts has always fascinated me, and for many years, I’ve written and compiled trivia for various media, including traditional TV and radio quiz shows, newspapers and magazines, apps, and other digital platforms. View all posts by Scott F