6 questions across 2 rounds · tap a question to reveal its answer
In the news recently...
Which British artist, famous for his iconic swimming pool paintings, recently passed away at the age of 88?
💡 David Hockney
UFC CEO Dana White hosted a fight night on the South Lawn of the White House but said what about doing it again?
💡 Never again
Which Carolina Hurricanes player won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, becoming the oldest winner on record at age 37?
💡 Jordan Staal
On this date (16 June)
On June 16, 1963, Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman to travel to space. What was the name of her spacecraft?
💡 Vostok 6
On June 16, 1961, Soviet ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev defected to the West while his touring company was at an airport in which French city?
💡 Paris
On June 16, 1487, Yorkist forces were defeated at the Battle of Stoke Field, effectively ending the Wars of the Roses. Which pretender to the English throne did the Yorkists support at this battle?