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!
In the News
Aug. 11, 2009
A philanthropist and member of an American dynasty, what woman who founded the Special Olympics died at the age of 88 in a Cape Cod, Massachusetts, hospital?
On the Field
Aug. 21, 1999
The Albany Firebirds defeated the Orlando Predators (who were coached by Jay Gruden) by a score of 59-48 in the 8th championship of what league?
At the Movies
Weekend of Aug. 11-13
“The Abyss,” director James Cameron’s follow-up to his blockbuster “Aliens,” opened at No. 2 at the box office, unable to dislodge what ensemble cast dramedy that was later turned into a television show?
Answers up after the trailer for “The Abyss,” a movie that looks beautiful but I honestly have never been able to get all the way through. Sorry, Jimmy. But hey, I’ve seen “Titanic” about 400 times!
Answers:
- In the News: Eunice Kennedy Shriver
- On the Field: Arena Football League
- At the Movies: “Parenthood”