History Tap No. 7: October 5, 2026

Round 1: landmark

Jefferson Memorial

Established in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, in 1943.

• Construction on the memorial began in 1939 and was completed in 1943, though the bronze statue of Jefferson was not completed and added until four years after its dedication and opening, in 1947.
• Pope made references to the Roman Pantheon, whose designer was Apollodorus of Damascus, and to Jefferson's own design for the rotunda at the University of Virginia as inspirations for the memorial's aesthetics.
• Draws about 852,626 visitors a year.

Round 2: historic event, world

Normandy landings

Happened in France, on June 6, 1944.

• In the months leading up to the invasion, the Allies conducted a substantial military deception, codenamed Operation Bodyguard, to mislead the Germans as to the date and location of the main Allied landings.
• The men landed under heavy fire from gun emplacements overlooking the beaches, and the shore was mined and covered with obstacles such as wooden stakes, metal tripods, and barbed wire, making the work of the beach-clearing teams difficult and dangerous.
• Strong winds blew the landing craft east of their intended positions, particularly at Utah and Omaha.

Round 3: pop culture

Super Bowl LVI halftime show

Happened in California, on February 13, 2022.

• The performance was met with critical acclaim and was the first Super Bowl halftime show to win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special (Live).
• It was the first Super Bowl halftime show to be centered entirely around hip hop music, as well as the last halftime show to be sponsored by Pepsi, with Apple Music taking over the sponsorship beginning with Super Bowl LVII.
• The show was headlined by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar, and included surprise appearance by 50 Cent and guest appearance by Anderson .

Round 4: pop culture, world

2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Final

Happened in Australia, on August 20, 2023.

• It took place in front of 75,784 supporters, and Spain won the final 1–0 through a goal from Olga Carmona, assisted by Mariona Caldentey.
• For both finalists, this was the first appearance in a Women's World Cup final.
• The match was played at the Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, on 20 August 2023, and was contested by Spain and England.

Round 5: landmark

Cadillac Ranch

Established in Texas, in 1974.

• According to Visit Amarillo, the cars are inclined at the same angle as the pyramids of Giza.
• Installed in 1974, the Cadillacs were either older running, used or junk cars – together spanning the successive generations of the car line – and the defining evolution of their tailfins.
• It was created in 1974 by Chip Lord, Hudson Marquez and Doug Michels, who were a part of the art group Ant Farm.