Today in History
June 11
Q: When was the movie "ET" released?
A: "ET", the story of a space alien who was friendly to a lovely earthling boy, was shown on this
day in 1982. "ET" is one of the highest grossing movies of all time. |
June 12
Q: What is the most famous diary of the 20th century?
A: It is "The Diary of Anne Frank," written by a young Jewish girl. Anne Frank, who was born on
this day in 1929, wrote about the two years she spent in hiding with her family, trying to escape
Nazi persecution. |
July 18
Q: What great amusement park opened on this day in 1955?
A: It was Disneyland, in Anaheim, California. Every year several million people visit the park. In
1971, another amusement park, Walt Disney World opened in Orlando, Florida. |
July 20
Q: Who left this plaque which reads "Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the moon
July, 1969, AD. We came in peace for all mankind."?
A: It was Neil Armstrong, who was the first human being to set foot on the moon on this day.
From the time he was a child, Armstrong knew he wanted to be a pilot. |
1. release 发行 2. space alien 外星人
3. grossing 赚钱的 4. Jewish 犹太人
5. Disneyland 迪斯尼乐园 6. Nazi persecution 纳粹的迫害
7. plaque 薄金属板 8. pilot 飞行员 |
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