Hashtag Trivia
March Your Way Into These Three Holidays—And Test Your Pop Culture Knowledge!
Today's Holiday Hat Trick
It's a triple threat of celebrations today! National Snack Day gives you the perfect excuse to indulge guilt-free. Whether you're team popcorn, team dates, or team something-else-entirely, today's your day to munch without judgment.
National Pound Cake Day celebrates one of the dessert world's most versatile treats. Fun fact: traditional pound cake recipes call for exactly a pound each of flour, butter, eggs, and sugar. That's four pounds of deliciousness waiting to happen!
National Dance the Waltz Day honors the elegant 18th-century German folk dance that became a ballroom staple. And here's the clever part—the date itself (3/4) matches the waltz's signature 3/4 time signature. One-two-three, one-two-three!
Think You Know Your Music History?
The morning crew put their pop culture knowledge to the test with two waltz-themed questions. Can you match their score?
Question 1: While most popular songs use a standard 4/4 time signature, a few million-selling hits were written with three beats to the bar. Which of these singles is structured in a 3/4 time signature?
A) Like a Virgin
B) Piano Man
C) Staying Alive
Question 2: The 1978 documentary "The Last Waltz" has been hailed as the greatest rock documentary of all time, featuring legends like Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, and Joni Mitchell. This film captured the farewell concert of which group?
A) The Babies
B) The Band
C) The Beatles
Think you've got the answers? Watch the video above to see if you can match the studio's impressive two-day winning streak!
Hashtag Holiday Calendar and Pop Quiz is sponsored by One Coachella Valley and airs weekday mornings on NBC Palm Springs.
By: NBC Palm Springs
March 4, 2026


