Quiz  /  This Day in History Quiz: June 4

  • 1. 
    On June 4, 1919, the Nineteenth Amendment was passed by the United States Senate, two weeks after being approved by the House of Representatives. What does the Nineteenth Amendment do?

  • provides freedom of speech
  • gives all American citizens, regardless of sex, the right to vote
  • gives all American citizens, regardless of race, the right to vote
  • defines the line of succession if the president dies

  • 2. 
    This American singer released the album Born in the U.S.A. on June 4, 1984.

  • Madonna
  • Michael Jackson
  • Prince
  • Bruce Springsteen

  • 3. 
    On June 4, 1975, this actress, whose movies included Maleficent and Changeling, was born.

  • Angelina Jolie
  • Elizabeth Banks
  • Kelly Overton
  • Judi Dench

  • 4. 
    The evacuation of more than 300,000 trapped Allied troops, by military and civilian ships, was completed on June 4, 1940, during World War II. Where did this evacuation take place?

  • Brighton, England
  • Normandy, France
  • Dunkirk, France
  • London, England

  • 5. 
    On June 4, 1783, the Montgolfier brothers became famous for their accomplishments with what mode of transportation?

  • automobile
  • airplane
  • hot-air balloon
  • train

  • 6. 
    This NHL team won the Stanley Cup by defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins on June 4, 2008.

  • Detroit Red Wings
  • Washington Capitals
  • Boston Bruins
  • Chicago Blackhawks
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