This Week in History March 27-31

On March 27, 1942 Joe Lewis knocked out Abe Simon to retain his heavy weight boxing title. Considered to be one of the greatest heavyweights of all time. Widely regarded as the first African American to achieve the status of a nationwide hero within the United States.

Who has won the most Heavyweight titles in boxing?

• Joe Lewis

• Muhammed Ali

• Larry Holmes

• Wladimir Klitschko

Answer explanation

He was victorious in 25 title defenses, a record for the heavyweight division.

On March 28, 1953 Tenley Albright won the US Women's Figure Skating Championship. She would go on to win a gold medal at the 1956 Olympics and the World Championship in 1953 and 1955. She graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1961 at the age of 24, then going on to practice as a surgeon for 23 years.

Lincoln has a restaurant and bar that is located in a downtown hotel that is owned by a famous Ice Skater. Who is that Ice skater?

• Dorothy Hamill

• Debi Thomas

• Brian Boitano

• Scott Hamilton

Answer explanation

The Kindler has a lavishly appointed lounge to enjoy uniquely crafted cocktails and a seasonal dining menu developed by Brian Boitano — world-renowned Olympic skater and Food Network star. Savor satisfying dishes and locally sourced ingredients in a hip and welcoming atmosphere. Boitano’s Lounge is the perfect place for dinner or nightcap.

On March 29, 1951 American citizens Julius and Ethel Rosenberg are convicted and sentenced to death for conspiracy to commit espionage for the Soviet Union. They would be executed for treason and conspiracy to commit espionage, by electric chair.

What were they accused of stealing?

• Passing information about the atomic bomb

• Passing information about American spies in the Soviet Union

• Passing information about the nuclear submarine unit

• Passing information about nuclear weapons placements

On March 30, 1947 Babe Didrikson Zaharias wins her first of 3 Titleholders titles by 5 strokes ahead of Dorothy Kirby at the LPGA Titleholders Championship Women's Golf at Augusta Country Club. But Babe was famous for winning Olympic gold medals in 1932. in another sport.

What was that sport?

• Cross Country

• Skiing

• Track and Field

• Ice Skating

Answer explanation

After winning her Olympic medals in both the 80m hurdles and the javelin, she then turned to golf, winning 10 LPGA major titles!

On March 31, 1991 St. Louis Blues' future Hockey Hall of Fame right wing Brett Hull scores his 86th goal of the season in a 2-1 win over Minnesota North Stars. It is the 3rd best total in NHL history.

Who is considered the greatest hockey player of all time?

• Gordie Howe

• Mario Lemieux

• Bobby Orr

• Wayne Gretzky

Answer explanation

The only player in NHL history to record 200 points in a single season, Gretzky achieved the feat a whopping four times during his career. He holds the record for most goals in a single season with a mind-boggling 92 red lights, and also the record for the fastest to 50 goals in a season in a ridiculous 39 games. On top of that, he ignited interest for the sport in California thanks to this stint with the Los Angeles Kings, eventually turning the Golden State into one of the fastest-growing hockey hotbeds in the United States.