Hashtag Trivia
Scrabble, Cobbler, and Thomas Jefferson Walk Into a Quiz
National Scrabble Day is here, and what better way to honor the occasion than by gathering some friends and breaking out the classic word game? The beloved board game traces its roots back to today's date in 1899, the birthday of the inventor himself. So dust off that box, brush up on your two-letter words, and get ready to argue about whether or not that is a real word.
Speaking of irresistible things, National Peach Cobbler Day is also on the calendar. With its thick, golden crust and bubbling fruit filling, peach cobbler is the kind of dessert that makes you forget what you were doing. Consider this your official excuse to treat yourself.
And rounding out the trio, today marks National Thomas Jefferson Day. The third president of the United States was born on this date in 1743, making Jefferson the key figure in today's pop quiz. Brush up on your history, because Jerry is putting that knowledge to the test.
The Pop Quiz: All Things Jefferson
Think you know your Thomas Jefferson trivia? Here are today's two questions. Take your best guess, then watch the video above to see how you did!
1) The Jefferson nickel has been the five-cent coin struck by the United States Mint since 1938, featuring the profile of President and Founding Father Thomas Jefferson on its obverse. But before Jefferson took over, another image held that spot from 1913 to 1938. What was featured on the front of the five-cent coin during those years?
A) Benjamin Franklin
B) Lady Liberty
C) A Native American
2) One of the pioneering bands of psychedelic rock was Jefferson Airplane, who helped define the San Francisco sound of the late 1960s with iconic songs like "White Rabbit" and "Somebody to Love." After two decades of roster changes and legal battles, the group found renewed success in the late 1980s under a new name. What did Jefferson Airplane evolve into?
A) Starship
B) Styx
C) Survivor
Watch the video above to find out if you got them right, and tune in to NBC Palm Springs every Monday morning for more Hashtag Holiday Calendar Pop Quiz, brought to you by One Coachella Valley!
By: NBC Palm Springs
April 13, 2026
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