Billy Joel's 'We Didn't Start the Fire' Quiz: Test Your Song Facts

Q: Which question tripped up the most fans on the whole quiz?

The Stalin question — only 68% got it right. — A whopping 28% chose 'Russia' instead of 'The Soviet Union' — a classic misconception that shows the USSR's complicated legacy still confuses people today!

Q: What was the easiest question fans practically aced?

Joe DiMaggio's sport — baseball — with a massive 97% success rate. — Joltin' Joe left and took his legacy with him? Nope! Nearly everyone knew this one, making it the undisputed crowd champion of the whole quiz.

Question 1

Which U.S. president is the first one mentioned in "We Didn't Start the Fire"?

Accepted Answer

Harry Truman

Question 2

What international conflict is referenced by the lyric "North Korea, South Korea"?

Accepted Answer

The Korean War

Question 3

"Joseph Stalin" is name-dropped early in the song. What country was he the leader of?

Accepted Answer

The Soviet Union

Question 4

In which sport did Joe DiMaggio become a legendary figure?

Accepted Answer

Baseball

Question 5

“Doris Day” was best known for her work in which industry?

Accepted Answer

Film and Music

Question 6

Which scientific advancement is referenced with the phrase “vaccine”?

Accepted Answer

Polio Vaccine

Question 7

What Cold War crisis is hinted at with “Bay of Pigs invasion”?

Accepted Answer

Cuban Missile Crisis

Question 8

The lyric “British Beatlemania” refers to which major musical event?

Accepted Answer

The Beatles' explosion in popularity

Question 9

Which U.S. space event is referenced with “Moonshot”?

Accepted Answer

First man landing on the moon

Question 10

The line “Watergate” refers to a scandal involving which U.S. president?

Accepted Answer

Richard Nixon

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