Attack On Pearl Harbor Trivia! Ultimate Quiz

It was a surprise military strike conducted by the Japanese navy against the United States' naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

The attack referred to in the question is most likely the attack on Pearl Harbor, which occurred on December 7, 1941. This attack by the Japanese on the U.S. naval base in Hawaii was a pivotal event that led to the U.S. becoming militarily involved in World War II. The attack prompted the U.S. to officially enter the war, joining the Allied forces in their fight against the Axis powers.

The attack on Pearl Harbor at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii took place on the morning of Sunday, December 7, 1941.

The answer "yes" is correct because the United States did declare war on Japan the day after the Pearl Harbor attack. On December 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The following day, December 8, 1941, the United States officially declared war on Japan, marking the country's entry into World War II. This declaration was a direct response to the unprovoked attack on Pearl Harbor and the subsequent threat posed by Japan.

Japan's invasion of Manchuria in 1931 did lead to heightened tensions between Japan and the United States. The invasion violated the principles of international law and sparked international condemnation. The United States, along with other Western powers, criticized Japan's aggressive actions in Manchuria and imposed economic sanctions. This led to a deterioration in diplomatic relations between Japan and the United States, ultimately contributing to the escalation of tensions that would later lead to the Pacific War.

Franklin D. Roosevelt called the attack a "day which will live in infamy." This statement refers to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Roosevelt delivered this famous line during his speech to Congress the day after the attack, emphasizing the severity and lasting impact of the event.

There were 2,402 killed and 1,282 wounded.

The transfer of the U.S. Pacific Fleet from its previous base in San Diego to its new base in Pearl Harbor was seen by the Japanese military as the U.S. readying itself for a potential conflict between the two countries.

The attack sank four U.S. Navy battleships (two of which were raised and returned to service late in the war) and damaged four more.

Matt Damon and Minnie Driver were not the stars of the 2001 movie "Pearl Harbor." The main stars of the movie were Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett, and Kate Beckinsale. Matt Damon and Minnie Driver did not have roles in this film.

The first attack wave of 183 planes was launched north of Oahu, commanded by Captain Mitsuo Fuchida. Six planes failed to launch due to technical difficulties.

The Pearl Harbor attack led to eight investigations between December 22, 1941 and July 15, 1946 to establish responsibility for the disaster.