History Today Trivia Challenge Questions
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Past Trivia Challenge Questions
January/February 2026 Question: Which movie theatre was re-opened in 1968 by Paul Albrecht?
Question:
Which movie theatre was re-opened in 1968 by Paul Albrecht?
Answer:
Paul Albrecht, owner of the Avalon Theatre on Fourth Street had purchased and closed his competition, the White Bear Theatre at Third and Banning in the mid-1950s. In 1968 after being used for a number of other purposes, the former White Bear Theatre was remodeled and opened as the Cine Capri.
March/April 2026 Question: What year did White Bear Lake's iconic Cup and Cone open?
Question: What year did White Bear Lake’s iconic Cup and Cone open?
Answer: 1973