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This storyWill the Times Square ball dropping for every timezone become a July 4th tradition?
This storyHow many nations sent tall ships to NYC for America's 1976 Bicentennial?
- 6 nations
- 16 nations
- 31 nations
- 55 nations
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31 nations
Khomeini's 1989 funeral drew ~10 million — his casket was dropped in the crush.
The crowd at Ayatollah Khomeini's funeral was so enormous that mourners tore at his burial shroud and his body fell from the casket. Soldiers had to airlift his remains by helicopter to restore order.
Broadcast benefit shows have raised billions since the 1950s!
Telethons became a TV staple starting with Jerry Lewis' MDA Telethon in 1966, which alone raised over $2.6 billion across its run. Explore the history at Wikipedia
This storyHow much did the 1985 Live Aid benefit concert raise for famine relief?
- Around $27 million
- Around $75 million
- Around $127 million
- Around $250 million
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Around $127 million
This storyWhat will most shape Iran's future after Raisi's death?