Historical Events tagged with "quiz"

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John Carpenter Wins Top Prize on Millionaire

November 19th, 1999 25 years ago

John Carpenter became the first player to win the top prize of one million dollars on the game show 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' Carpenter answered a series of questions correctly, concluding with a challenging final question about a famous novel. His victory was celebrated by the audience and viewers at home, marking a pivotal moment in television quiz shows.

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