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Test your knowledge on National Trivia Day - challenge friends and family to a quiz night, with all kinds of questions from history to pop culture!
Get your thinking caps on and celebrate National Trivia Day on Jan. 4! This day has been around since the late 1980s, when it was created to recognize the joy of learning and testing knowledge with friends in a casual atmosphere. It's also a great opportunity for people who love puzzles or trivia games to come together and have some fun! Whether you're playing at home, in an office setting, or even online - there are plenty of ways to enjoy this special holiday. So sharpen those minds and get ready for an exciting game of trivia!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1890s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of Trivial Pursuits</div><div class='timeline-text'>At the end of the 19th century, trivia began appearing in conversation books and quizzes.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1965</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>"Trivial Pursuit" Inception</div><div class='timeline-text'>The concept of trivia games was launched through a television show called "Reach for the Top".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1981</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Trivial Pursuit Game Release</div><div class='timeline-text'>The game Trivial Pursuit, which popularized trivia, was released by Chris Haney and Scott Abbott.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1984</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>"Jeopardy!" TV Show Launch</div><div class='timeline-text'>The trivia-based game show "Jeopardy!" was launched, further popularizing trivia in mainstream culture.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Trivia Apps Become Popular</div><div class='timeline-text'>Trivia games began to gain popularity in digital format with the rise of trivia apps such as Trivia Crack and QuizUp.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Trivia Day Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Trivia Day was officially recognized, encouraging people to share fun facts and interesting pieces of trivia.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a trivia night</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather friends and family to compete in a trivia night. Divide into teams and get ready for a night of fun competition. Don't forget the prizes!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Play online trivia games</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Search online for fun and interactive trivia games that you can play from the comfort of your own home. Challenge yourself and see how much you can remember.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a local trivia night</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Head to your local bar or pub and join in on the weekly trivia night. It's a great way to meet new people and test your knowledge.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a game show party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Turn your living room into a game show set up with homemade props, questions, and prizes. You can even dress up as your favorite game show host.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a movie marathon</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Choose some of your favorite movies and test yourself by playing movie trivia while you watch them. See how many questions you can answer correctly.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Trivia is fun</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Trivia is a great way to pass the time and have some fun. Whether you're playing with friends or challenging yourself to beat your own high score, trivia offers a unique and exciting way to learn more about topics you may have overlooked. Plus, it's great for teaching others - even if they don't know the answer at first, they might find something new!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Trivia helps expand knowledge</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By tackling trivia questions, you can show off your wit and intelligence while learning something new in the process. Even if you get stumped by a question, it's still an opportunity to look up more information and gain new knowledge about the subject at hand.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Trivia can be educational & competitive</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Playing trivia games can be both entertaining and educational. By answering questions that are related to different topics, you can help sharpen your critical thinking skills while having fun in a competitive environment. Trivia can be a great way to bond with family and friends or just enjoy some quality one-on-one time with yourself!</p></div></div>
National Trivia Day is celebrated on January 4 every year. In 2024 National Trivia Day will occur on a Thursday.
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