Ratified in 1913, what system did the 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution set up?

History Trivia / May 11, 2026

Income Tax. In 1913, the 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gave Congress the permanent right to tax both individuals and businesses.

Who assassinated President McKinley at the 1901 World's Fair?

History Trivia / May 11, 2026

Leon Czolgosz. Anarchist Leon Czolgosz was convicted of the assassination of President William McKinley in 1901.

Who was the last Emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire?

History Trivia / May 10, 2026

Karl I. Emperor Karl I of Austria was also King Karl IV of Hungaria and King Karl III of Bohemia and reigned 1916-1918.

In what year did Canadian electrical engineer John Hopps design and build the first pacemaker?

History Trivia / May 10, 2026

1959. After inventing the pacemaker, John Hopps wound up needing one in 1984 as he grew older.

Who sang "Happy Birthday" to President John F. Kennedy at his birthday party in 1962?

History Trivia / May 09, 2026

Marilyn Monroe. In a skin-tight dress that she had had to be sewn into, Marilyn sang "Happy Birthday" to JFK at his birthday bash in 1962.

Eric the Red was a Viking from what period of time?

History Trivia / May 09, 2026

900's. Eric founded the first Nordic settlement in Greenland.