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Throughout history, trivia has always been more than a game.

In ancient Greece, scholars tested each other’s wit in symposiums. In 12th-century Baghdad, thinkers debated questions in bustling libraries. Even in medieval Europe, monarchs used riddles and logic games to assess the sharpness of their advisors.

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Jazz Lost a Queen on This Day.

🎙️ Marquee Event of the Day

Ella Fitzgerald Dies — June 15, 1996

On this day in 1996, the world said goodbye to Ella Fitzgerald, the First Lady of Song. Known for her soaring vocal range, impeccable timing, and iconic scat improvisations, Ella was more than a singer—she was the embodiment of American jazz. Her voice became a soundtrack for generations, from the swing era to bebop and beyond.

📌 Why This Matters

Ella’s impact on music (and culture) transcends genre. She broke through racial and gender barriers at a time when America was still deeply segregated. She sang at the White House, toured the world, and brought jazz into living rooms across continents.

Her improvisational style, especially her scat singing, elevated vocal jazz to new artistic heights. But beyond the music, she was a symbol of dignity, grace, and perseverance. To understand jazz is to understand Ella.

Today’s world of music, from pop to soul to hip hop, still echoes with the influence of her phrasing, her emotion, and her incomparable control.

🎧 How Well Do You Know Ella Fitzgerald and the Roots of Jazz?

Today’s quiz is a tribute to one of history’s most influential voices.

Test your knowledge. Celebrate her legacy. And keep the rhythm going.

👉 Play the Jazz Quiz now.

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*Disclosure: Masters of Trivia is a quiz platform founded by Dom Einhorn and owned by Intelligent Games LLC—the same company that brings you the KRONIKL newsletter.