Do You Know Your Thunder Over Louisville?

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Which company has created and supervised the fireworks display for every Thunder?
- Zambelli Fireworks Internationale
- Zambellini Fireworks Internationale
- Zamboni Fireworks International
- Sambellini Fireworks Internationale

About This Quiz

You love it. You hate it. Do you know it?
Here's a trivia test to see if you really know about Thunder over Louisville.

Do You Know Your Thunder Over Louisville? - Quiz

2.

Which bridge is used to shoot off some fireworks?
- George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge
- John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge
- Sherman Minton Bridge
- Big Four Bridge
Correct Answer

A. George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge

Explanation

The George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge is used to shoot off some fireworks.

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3.

Which of these aircraft did not participate in a Thunder Air Show?
- Harrier
- Boeing P-8A Poseidon
- F-117 (Stealth Fighter)
- Apache Attack Helicopter
Correct Answer

A. Boeing P-8A Poseidon

Explanation

The Boeing P-8A Poseidon did not participate in a Thunder Air Show.

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4.

Thunder Over Louisville was first held where?
- Waterfront Park
- Cardinal Stadium
- Bowman Field
- Tom Sawyer Park
Correct Answer

A. Cardinal Stadium

Explanation

Cardinal Stadium is the correct answer because Thunder Over Louisville, an annual fireworks display, air show, and festival, was first held at Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. The event later moved to Waterfront Park, but the initial location was Cardinal Stadium.

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5.

What year saw the largest Thunder attendance
- 2002
- 2007
- 1997
- 2010
Correct Answer

A. 2007

Explanation

In 2007, the Thunder saw the largest attendance.

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6.

How many pounds of sand are needed to fill the barges that anchor the fireworks launching tubes?
- 2 million pounds
- 500,000 pounds
- 10,000 pounds
- 50,000
Correct Answer

A. 2 million pounds

Explanation

The barges that anchor the fireworks launching tubes require a large amount of sand to ensure stability and safety during the fireworks display. The correct answer, 2 million pounds, indicates that a significant quantity of sand is needed. This amount is likely necessary to counterbalance the force and weight exerted by the fireworks and launching tubes, preventing the barges from tipping or moving.

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7.

In what year did the Thunder soundtrack celebrate the Phantom of the Opera?
- 1992
- 1994
- 1996
- 1997
Correct Answer

A. 1994

Explanation

The correct answer is 1994. This implies that in the year 1994, the Thunder soundtrack celebrated the Phantom of the Opera.

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8.

How many miles of wire are needed to connect to the command post for synchronization to the music?
- 15 miles
- 25 miles
- 70 miles
- 700 miles
Correct Answer

A. 700 miles
9.

How many barges does it typically take to hold all the fireworks shot off on Thunder?
- 5
- 6
- 12
- 8
Correct Answer

A. 8

Explanation

Typically, it takes 8 barges to hold all the fireworks shot off on Thunder.

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10.

The fireworks launching tubes are as high as:
- 5 feet
- 10 feet
- 12 feet
- 15 feet
Correct Answer

A. 10 feet

Explanation

The fireworks launching tubes are as high as 10 feet. This means that the tubes used for launching fireworks have a height of 10 feet.

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11.

Which of these is the largest plane ever to participate in the Thunder Air Show?
- Northrop Grumman B2 Spirit
- Lockheed C-5 Galaxy
- Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
- C17A Globemaster III
Correct Answer

A. Northrop Grumman B2 Spirit

Explanation

The Northrop Grumman B2 Spirit is the largest plane ever to participate in the Thunder Air Show.

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12.

In what year was Thunder Over Louisville broadcast entirely in HDTV?
- 2002
- 2005
- 2007
- 2010
Correct Answer

A. 2007

Explanation

In 2007, Thunder Over Louisville was broadcast entirely in HDTV. This means that the event, which is an air show and fireworks display held in Louisville, Kentucky, was televised using high-definition television technology. This would have provided viewers with a much clearer and more detailed picture compared to standard definition broadcasts.

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13.

Thunder Over Louisville began in the year?
- 1990
- 1987
- 1991
- 1989
Correct Answer

A. 1991

Explanation

Thunder Over Louisville began in the year 1991.

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14.

Which performer highlighted the 1990 fireworks show?
- Clint Black
- Janie Marie Fricke
- Oak Ridge Boys
- Trisha Yearwood
Correct Answer

A. Janie Marie Fricke

Explanation

Janie Marie Fricke is the correct answer because she was the performer who highlighted the 1990 fireworks show.

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15.

What was the greatest number of shells ever shot off during a Thunder show?
- 62, 000
- 70,000
- 71,000
- 75,000
Correct Answer

A. 62, 000

Explanation

During a Thunder show, the greatest number of shells ever shot off was 62,000.

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