April 15th Trivia

0:03 Callarogashark Media. Greetings trivia fans, Welcome to five daily trivia questions where we dive deep into fascinating facts that'll make you the smartest person at your next gathering. I'm your host, Mark Ellison, and today we've got a spectacular lineup of brain teasing trivia that'll challenge everything you thought you knew. If you're a new listener, welcome a board. And for our loyal fans, you know the drill. We've got over four hundred past episodes in our library. Are you ready to test your knowledge? Let's jump right in April fifteenth? Trivia? Question one? In what year did the Titanic sync on its maiden voyage, leading to one of the most famous maritime disasters in history. Question two? Which iconic baseball player wore jersey number forty two? Whose number was universally retired across Major League Baseball in honor of breaking the color barrier?

1:08 Question three? What famous tax deadline is observed in the United States on this date each year? Question four? Who is the current host of Wheel of Fortune? Question five? What notable city was founded on April fifteenth, fourteen fifty two that later became a center of Renaissance art and culture. We'll be right back with these mind blowing answers after this quick break. Welcome back trivia fans. Before we reveal our answers, a quick reminder to our newer listeners, we've got over four hundred episodes of five daily trivia questions in our archives. That's right, four hundred plus games of trivia waiting for you to explore. Now, let's dive into today's answers. Question one the Titanic saying on April fifteenth, nineteen twelve, during its first transatlantic voyage from Southampton, UK to New York City. The ship struck an iceberg late on April fourteenth and sank in the early morning hours of April fifteenth, resulting in the loss of more than one thousand, five hundred lives. Question two Jackie Robinson, who broke Major League Baseball's color barrier in nineteen forty seven.

2:24 In nineteen ninety seven, MLB retired his number forty two across all teams to honor his groundbreaking achievements in sports and civil rights. Question three. Tax Day in the United States, Typically, federal income tax returns are due on this date, though the exact date can vary slightly depending on weekends and holidays. Question four. Ryan Seacrest is currently the man who spins the wheel of fortune. Question five. Florence, Italy was founded on this date in fourteen fifty two, becoming a crucial center of Renaissance art, culture and learning, home to legendary figures like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. That concludes today's five daily trivia questions. I'm Mark Ellison, and today's questions were crafted with the help of AI technology. If you'd like to enjoy five daily trivia questions without ads, check the link in our show notes. See you tomorrow.