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MEMORIAL DAY TRIVIA III

21) What year was Memorial Day first observed?


Most historians cite May 30, 1868 as the first Memorial Day. One author claims that the date was chosen because it was not the anniversary of any particular Civil War battle.

22) Which event traditionally takes place on Memorial Day weekend?


Since its inception in 1911, the Indianapolis 500 has always been scheduled on Memorial Day weekend.

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