Famous Firsts Quiz | How Well Do You Know History?
Test your knowledge of major "Firsts" in history!
Gm quizzers! 👋 History is full of ‘firsts’ — bold steps, breakthrough discoveries, and game-changing moments that reshaped the world as we know it. From the earliest space missions to landmark political milestones, these events continue to inspire and amaze. 🌍🚀
We often remember the headline achievements — the first moon landing, the first woman in space, or the first mobile phone call — but how many other historic firsts have you tucked away in your memory?
This quiz is all about testing your knowledge of those defining moments. It’s a fast-paced challenge for history fans, trivia lovers and anyone who enjoys uncovering the fascinating facts that shaped our modern world. 👑📚
So, whether you're a regular quizzer or just here for a quick brain boost, dive in and see how many of these milestone moments you can get right. First place bragging rights are on the line! 🥇😉
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Q1: Who was the first man to walk on the moon? 🌕🚶♂️ Neil Armstrong in July 1969.
Q2: What was the first country to grant women the right to vote? New Zealand in 1912.
Q3: Who was the first president of the United States? 🇺🇸👑 George Washington serving from 1789 to 1797.
Q4: What was the first film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture? Wings (1927, the only silent film to win an Academy Award for Best Picture).
Q5: Who was the first person to break the sound barrier, proving it’s possible to break things without a hammer? 💨 Pilot Chuck Yeager on October 14, 1947.
Q6: What was the first man-made object to reach the moon? Luna 2 was the first human-made object to touch the Moon in 1959.
Q7: Who was the first woman to be awarded a Nobel Prize? Marie Curie won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 for her research on radioactivity.
Q8: Who was the first person to circumnavigate the globe? The Portuguese explorer, Ferdinand Magellan.
Q9: Who was the first person to summit Mount Everest? 🏔️💪 Sir Edmund Hillary on the 29 of May 1953.
Q10: What was Disney's first feature-length animated film? Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in December 1937.
Q11: Who was the first woman in space? Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space on 16 June 1963 aboard the spacecraft Vostok 6.
Q12: What was the first man-made satellite? Sputnik 1 was the world's first artificial satellite.
Q13: What was the first book ever printed using a printing press? The Gutenberg Bible in 1452
Q14: What was the first mobile phone call made on? The Motorola DynaTAC 8000X in 1983.
Q15: Who was the first woman to referee a men’s World Cup match? In 2022, Stéphanie Frappart made history as the first woman to referee a men's World Cup match, officiating the game between Costa Rica and Germany.
Q16: Who was the first female prime minister of the United Kingdom? Margaret Thatcher
Q17: Who was the first person to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic? Charles A. Lindbergh on May 21, 1927, flying his Spirit of St. Louis from Long Island, New York, to Paris, France.
Q18: What was the first cryptocurrency ever created? Bitcoin (BTC, ₿) was created in 2008 by an individual or group using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto.
Q19: Who was the first country to land a rover on Mars? The United States
Q20: Who was the first athlete to win eight Olympic gold medals in a single Games? Michael Phelps at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.
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Now that you've uncovered all 20 answers — how did you do?
17–20 correct – History Buff Extraordinaire 📚 You've mastered the annals of history! Your knowledge of world-changing milestones is absolutely on point. You’re a history expert—keep that winning streak going!
10–16 correct – Historical Explorer 🌍 Great job! You know your stuff and have a solid grasp on the significant moments that shaped our world. Keep learning, and you’ll be a history legend in no time!
0–9 correct – History Rookie 📜 Looks like there’s plenty more to uncover, but you’ve made a start! Keep diving into those historic moments, and you’ll soon be a pro. Every first step counts!
And that's your history fix complete, thanks for playing along! See you next time, I Eat Quizzes - Out! 👋
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