Moments in Time – June 29, 2023

#MiddleburyCT On July 10, 2011, the British newspaper News of the World published its final edition after 168 years in print, when owner Rupert Murdoch received a high amount of criticism ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – June 30, 2021

#Middlebury On July 16, 1863, the draft riots enter their fourth day in New York City in response to the Enrollment Act. Although avoiding military service became much more difficult, ... Continue Reading →

Sports Quiz – Jan. 31, 2020

#Middlebury #Sports Questions Who was the last Oakland A’s player before Khris Davis in 2018 to lead the American League in home runs for a season? How many times has a Tampa ... Continue Reading →

Sports Quiz – Jan. 24, 2020

#Middlebury #Sports Questions Who was the last Oakland A’s player before Khris Davis in 2018 to lead the American League in home runs for a season? How many times has a Tampa ... Continue Reading →

Sports Quiz – July 5, 2019

#Middlebury #Sports Questions In 2018, Texas’ Adrian Beltre became the all-time major league leader in hits by a Latin American-born player. Who had held the mark? Who were the ... Continue Reading →

Sports Quiz – June 21, 2019

#Middlebury #Sports Questions Name either of the two pitchers to record the most Opening Day starts for the Tampa Bay Rays. Colorado’s Charlie Blackmon set an MLB record in 2017 ... Continue Reading →

Sports Quiz – June 14, 2019

#Middlebury #Sports Questions Who were the only two major-league pitchers to strike out Hall of Famer Ted Williams three times in one game? Name the pitcher who is the all-time leader ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – June 12, 2019

#Middlebury On June 30, 1859, Emile Blondin becomes the first daredevil to walk across Niagara Falls on a tightrope. The feat was witnessed by some 5,000 spectators. Blondin wore pink ... Continue Reading →

Sports Quiz – March 22, 2019

#Middlebury #Sports Questions When was the last time before 2017-18 that the Colorado Rockies reached the postseason in consecutive years? Name the player who hit the most home runs ... Continue Reading →

Sports Quiz – March 1, 2019

#Middlebury #Sports Questions Francisco Lindor set a Cleveland Indians record in 2017 for most home runs in a season by a middle infielder (33). Who had held the mark? Who held the ... Continue Reading →