Heroes in a half shell come back to save us all, the world watches the end of a space era, and an important modern historical figure passes. Do you remember what was going on 10, 20 and 30 years ago this week? Find out in this week’s decades of trivia quiz!
At the Movies
Week of March 22-28, 1991
The world’s favorite reptiles — the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles — were back on the big screen in 1991. The second live-action film starring Leo, Raph, Donnie and Mikey opened at No. 1 with a $26.7 million total gross. What is the subtitle of that TMNT sequel?
In the News
March 23, 2001
Thanks to the International Space Station project, what major piece of space equipment was decommissioned in 2001, being brought out of its orbit, disintegrating upon reentry to the atmosphere and spreading debris over a large swath of the South Pacific?
In Memoriam
March 26, 2011
What trailblazing politician, who paved the way for Kamala Harris with her 1984 campaign, died of cancer in 2011?
Answers up after the video for “Ninja Rap,” the signature song from “TMNT II,” performed by Vanilla Ice, who made his acting debut in the movie. Bonus trivia!
Answers:
- At the Movies: “The Secret of the Ooze”
- In the News: Mir space station
- In Memoriam: Geraldine Ferraro
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