On what continent is Mount St. Helens, which erupted in 1980, located?

History Trivia / September 07, 2025

North America. Washington's Mount St. Helens erupted at 8:23 AM on May 18, 1980, after the volcano was struck by a magnitude 4.2 earthquake.

Which weapon preceded the MP5 as the S.A.s' choice for hostage rescue?

History Trivia / September 07, 2025

Ingram M11. The rate of fire of the M11 is listed as approximately 1200 rounds per minute.

Which President vetoed the Taft-Hartley Act?

History Trivia / September 06, 2025

Harry S. Truman. The Taft-Hartley Act, which dealt with labor unions, was passed in 1947 over President Harry S. Truman's veto.

President George W. Bush married Laura Bush in what year?

History Trivia / September 06, 2025

1977. Laura Welch met George W. Bush in 1977 at a backyard barbecue at the home of mutual friends.

What country was the rebel Pancho Villa from?

History Trivia / September 05, 2025

Mexico. Pancho Villa "retired" in 1920 and was assassinated in 1923.

After studying all governments in 1748, France's Baron de Montesquieu said whose was nearly perfect?

History Trivia / September 05, 2025

Britain's. Montesquieu claimed the separation of powers in executive, legislature and judiciary as the best form of government.