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We'll start off with a question: The maiden flight of the De Havilland Comet, the first jet airliner, traveled between which two cities?

We'll have the answer later in the show.

Today is Flag Day in Poland, National Education Day in Indonesia, and Teachers' Day in Iran.

It's unofficially National Play Your Ukulele Day, International Scurvy Awareness Day and World Asthma Day.

It's the birthday of Catherine the Great, who was born in 1729; singer Engelbert Humperdinck, who is 81; and soccer star David Beckham, who is 42.

Now, we'll spin the wheel to pick a year at random.

This week in 1988, the top song in the U.S. was "Wishing Well" by Terence Trent D'Arby.

The No. 1 movie was "Colors," while the novel "The Icarus Agenda" by Robert Ludlum topped the New York Times Bestsellers list.

Earlier we asked: Between which two cities was the maiden flight of the first jet airliner, the De Havilland Comet ?

Weekly question: What is the official name of Amtrak?

Submit your answer at triviapeople.com/test and we'll add the name of the person with the first correct answer to our winner's wall … at triviapeople.com. We'll have the correct answer on Friday's episode.

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Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_2

https://www.checkiday.com/5/2/2017

http://www.biography.com/people/groups/born-on-may-02

http://www.bobborst.com/popculture/numberonesongs/?chart=us&m=5&d=2&y=1960&o=

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_1988_box_office_number-one_films_in_the_United_States

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_York_Times_Fiction_Best_Sellers_of_1988

Our T-shirt giveaway came to an end on Sunday. We only had one entry from Doug Barbeau, who wins a Trivia Minute T-Shirt. Thanks, Doug.

We'll start off with a question: Which two of the contiguous 48 states are not served by Amtrak rail service?

Today is Constitution Day in Argentina, Latvia and the Marshall Islands. It's International Workers' Day, and it's May Day.

It's unofficially Frequent Flyer Day, National Chocolate Parfait Day, and School Principals' Day.

It's the birthday of author Joseph Heller, who was born in 1923; musician Judy Collins, who is 78; and film director Wes Anderson, who is 48.

Now, we'll spin the wheel to pick a year at random.

This week in 1979, the top song in the U.S. was "Reunited" by Peaches and Herb.

The No. 1 movie was "Manhattan," while the novel "The Matarese Circle" by Robert Ludlum topped the New York Times Bestsellers list.

Weekly question: What is the official name of Amtrak?

Submit your answer at triviapeople.com/test and we'll add the name of the person with the first correct answer to our winner's wall … at triviapeople.com. We'll have the correct answer on Friday's episode.

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Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_1

https://www.checkiday.com/5/1/2017

http://www.biography.com/people/groups/born-on-may-01

http://www.bobborst.com/popculture/numberonesongs/?chart=us&m=5&d=1&y=1960&o=

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_1979_box_office_number-one_films_in_the_United_States

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_York_Times_Fiction_Best_Sellers_of_1979

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amtrak

Today's trivia question: Who was the captain of the HMS Bounty?

Today is International Workplace Safety Day, National Heroes Day in Barbados, and National Day of Mourning in Canada.

It's unofficially National Cubicle Day, National Superhero Day, and National Blueberry Pie Day.

It's the birthday of author Harper Lee, who was born in 1926; Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, who is 57; and actress Penelope Cruz, who is 43.

Now, we'll spin the wheel to pick a year at random.

This week in 1986, the top song in the U.S. was "Addicted to Love" by Robert Palmer.

The No. 1 movie was "Legend," while the novel "The Bourne Supremacy" by Robert Ludlum topped the New York Times Bestsellers list.

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We'll start off with a trivia question: Tanzania was formed from the merger of what two countries?

We'll have the answer later in the show.

Today is World Intellectual Property Day.

It's unofficially Administrative Professionals Day, Audubon Day and Hug an Australian Day.

It's the birthday of architect I.M. Pei, who is 100; actress Carol Burnett, who is 84; and actor Jet Li, who is 54.

Now, we'll spin the wheel to pick a year at random.

This week in 1990, the top song in the U.S. was "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinead O'Connor.

The No. 1 movie was "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," while the novel "September" by Rosmunde Pilcher topped the New York Times Bestsellers list.

Weekly question

What was Edward R. Murrow's actual given name?

Submit your answer at triviapeople.com/test and we'll add the name of the person with the first correct answer to our winner's wall … at triviapeople.com. We'll have the correct answer on Friday's episode.

T-shirt contest update

We only have one entry in our T-shirt giveaway contest. Three people will win, so you have a pretty good shot if you enter by writing a review on Apple Podcasts and then email your username to [email protected]

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Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_26

https://www.checkiday.com/4/26/2017

http://www.biography.com/people/groups/born-on-april-26

http://www.bobborst.com/popculture/numberonesongs/?chart=us&m=4&d=26&y=1940&o=

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_1990_box_office_number-one_films_in_the_United_States

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_York_Times_Fiction_Best_Sellers_of_1990

We'll start off with a trivia question: What is the name of the canal and lock system that connects the North American Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean?

We'll have the answer in the show.

Today is World Malaria Day, Flag Day in Swaziland, and Liberation Day in Italy.

It's unofficially National Plumber's Day, National Telephone Day, and Hairstylists Appreciation Day.

It's the birthday of journalist Edward R. Murrow, who was born in 1908; singer Ella Fitzgerald, who was born in 1917; and actor Al Pacino, who is 77.

Now, we'll spin the wheel to pick a year at random.

This week in 1977 U.S. was "Southern Nights" by Glen Campbell.

The No. 1 movie was "Annie Hall," while the novel "Oliver's Story" by Erich Segal topped the New York Times Bestsellers list.

Now for our weekly question: What was Edward R. Murrow's actual given name?

Submit your answer at triviapeople.com/test and we'll add the name of the person with the first correct answer to our winner's wall … at triviapeople.com. We'll have the correct answer on Friday's episode.

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Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_25

https://www.checkiday.com/4/25/2017

http://www.biography.com/people/groups/born-on-april-25

http://www.bobborst.com/popculture/numberonesongs/?chart=us&m=4&d=25&y=1960&o=

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_1977_box_office_number-one_films_in_the_United_States

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_York_Times_Fiction_Best_Sellers_of_1977

We'll start off with a trivia question: What city hosted the most recent World's Fair held in the United States?

We'll have the answer later in the show.

Today is Civil Service Day in India, National Tree Planting Day in Kenya, and Day of Self-Government in Russia.

It's unofficially Big Words Day, Kindergarten Day, and Keep Off the Grass Day.

It's the birthday of author Charlotte Brontë, who was born in 1816; Queen Elizabeth II, who is 91; and actor Tony Danza, who is 66.

Now, we'll spin the wheel to pick a year at random.

This week in 1971, the top song in the U.S. was "Joy to the World" by Three Dog Night.

The No. 1 movie was "Summer of '42," while the novel "QB VII" by Leon Uris topped the New York Times Bestsellers list.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World%27s_fair

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_21

https://www.checkiday.com/4/21/2017

http://www.biography.com/people/groups/born-on-april-21

http://www.bobborst.com/popculture/numberonesongs/?chart=us&m=4&d=21&y=1940&o=

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_1971_box_office_number-one_films_in_the_United_States

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_York_Times_Fiction_Best_Sellers_of_1971

We'll start off with a trivia question: What sporting event is closely associated with World War I fighter pilot Roland Garros?

We'll have the answer later in the show.

Today is World Heritage Day; Independence Day in Zimbabwe, Friend's Day in Brazil and Coma Patients' Day in Poland.

It's unofficially National Lineman Appreciation Day, National Animal Crackers Day, and National Velociraptor Awareness Day.

It's the birthday of TV host Conan O'Brien, who is 54; actor David Tennant, who is 46; and actress America Ferrera, who is 33.

Now, we'll spin the wheel to pick a year at random.

This week in 1983, the top song in the U.S. was "Come On Eileen" by Dexy's Midnight Runners.

The No. 1 movie was "Lone Wolf McQuade," while the novel "The Little Drummer Girl" by John le Carre topped the New York Times Bestsellers list.

Weekly question: Who was the first fighter pilot to achieve ace status with five or more victories.

Submit your answer at triviapeople.com/test and we'll add the name of the person with the first correct answer to our winner's wall … at triviapeople.com. We'll have the correct answer on Friday's episode.

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Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_18

https://www.checkiday.com/4/18/2017

http://www.biography.com/people/groups/born-on-april-18

http://www.bobborst.com/popculture/numberonesongs/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_1983_box_office_number-one_films_in_the_United_States

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_York_Times_Fiction_Best_Sellers_of_1983

Hey folks.

We’re having some technical difficulties here at TriviaPeople.com HQ, so there won’t be a show today.

Hey folks.

We're having some technical difficulties here at TriviaPeople.com HQ, so there won't be a show today.

On this date in 1992, The Walt Disney Company opened Euro Disneyland.

Here are some things you may not have known about Disney parks.

Walt Disney originally wanted to build a theme park in Burbank, California, near his studios. Because of the limited size of the property, Disney chose instead to buy 160 acres of orange grove in Anaheim, about 30 miles south of Burbank. Initially, Disney planned to call the park "Disneylandia."

Construction of Disneyland began in 1954 and the park opened the following year. When it opened, Disneyland had five distinct lands: Frontierland, Adventureland, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, and Main Street USA. The original park has been expanded many times with the additions of New Orleans Square in 1966; Bear Country, which is now called Critter Country, in 1972; Mickey's Toontown in 1993, and Star Wars Land, which is under construction and is set to open in 2019. A separate park, Disney's California Adventure, opened in 2001.

The centerpiece of Disneyland is Sleeping Beauty's castle.

More than 650 million people have visited Disneyland since it opened. In 2013 alone, more than 16 million people visited.

The Walt Disney World Resort's Magic Kingdom opened in 1971 near Orlando, Florida. In 1982, the permanent World's Fair known as Epcot opened. It was followed by Disney-MGM Studios and Typhoon Lagoon in 1989, and Disney's Animal Kingdom in 1998. More than 20 million people visited the Magic Kingdom in 2015.

The centerpiece of the Magic Kingdom is Cinderella's Castle.

Tokyo Disney Resort, originally called Tokyo Disneyland, opened in 1983. It was the first Disney theme park built outside of the United States. It's the second most popular of the resorts, seeing about 17 million visitors per year. It's centerpiece is also Cinderella's Castle.

Euro Disneyland, now known as Disneyland Park, is located on the outskirts of Paris. Initially, it was not a financial success. But it now welcomes about 13 million visitors per year.

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort followed in 2005, and Shanghai Disney Resort opened in 2016.

Our question: What did the acronym EPCOT originally stand for?

Today is Children's Day in Bolivia, National Redemption Day in Liberia, and Halifax Day in North Carolina.

It's unofficially National Licorice Day, National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, and National Only Child Day.

It's the birthday of author Beverly Cleary, who is 101, TV show host David Letterman, who is 70; and actress Claire Danes, who turns 38.

This week in 1992, the top song in the U.S. was "Save the Best for Last" by Vanessa Williams.

The No. 1 movie was "Sleepwalkers," while the novel "The Pelican Brief" by John Grisham topped the New York Times Bestsellers list.

Weekly question: What is the nickname of the bell that surpassed Big Ben as the largest bell in Great Britain?

Submit your answer at triviapeople.com/test and we'll add the name of the person with the first correct answer to our winner's wall … at triviapeople.com. We'll have the correct answer on Friday's episode.

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Sources

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disneyland_Park_(Paris)

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walt_Disney_Parks_and_Resorts

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Kingdom

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disneyland

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epcot

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_Disneyland

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong_Disneyland_Resort

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai_Disney_Resort

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_12

https://www.checkiday.com/4/12/2017

http://www.biography.com/people/groups/born-on-april-12

http://www.bobborst.com/popculture/numberonesongs/?chart=us&m=4&d=12&y=1940&o=

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_1992_box_office_number-one_films_in_the_United_States

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_York_Times_Fiction_Best_Sellers_of_1992