The start of a rebooted franchise, a landslide victory across the pond and the beginning of a dynasty. 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
Weekend of June 3-5, 2011
The mutants got rebooted in the form of “X-Men: First Class,” and future Oscar-winner Jennifer Lawrence made her first of four appearances as Raven Darkholme, AKA Mystique. The film featured a brief cameo of what actress, who had previously played the character in three films?
In the News
June 7, 2001
In their general election, voters in the U.K. overwhelmingly chose the incumbent Labour Party — just as they had in 1997 — ensuring a second term in office for what prime minister?
On the Court
June 12, 1991
Michael Jordan was named NBA Finals MVP as the Chicago Bulls won their first franchise championship in history, defeating what team 4 games to 1?
Answers up after “Lady Marmalade” from the “Moulin Rouge” soundtrack, as performed by Christina Aguilera, Mya, Pink and Lil Kim, which was No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 TWENTY years ago this week. * gasp *
Answers
At the Movies: Rebecca Romijn
In the News: Tony Blair
On the Court: Los Angeles Lakers
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