Which of these facts is not true about the Rose Bowl?

It was conceived to be a game between the Pacific Coast Conf and the Big 10

In 1947, the Rose Bowl was officially born, what was not part of the agreement?

GI's returning from war must be included

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John's Useless New Year's Facts

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1
New Years Day was not always January 1st, when was New Year's Day originally celebrated?
September 1st
June 1st
July 1st
March 1st
2
You now watch New Year's Rocking Eve, but who originally would you watch at your NYE party?
Merv Griffin
Liberace
Guy Lombardo
Benny Goodman
3
What is the only PAC-10/Big-10 team to play the BCS Championship Game at the Rose Bowl?
Ohio State
Oregon
Michigan
USC
4
Which of these facts is not true about the Rose Bowl?
It was the first POST SEASON football game
It was the first nationally televised college football game
It was conceived to be a game between the Pacific Coast Conf and the Big 10
It was the first college football game to be televised in color
5
Which of these is not a traditional New Year's Tradition?
Tossing old things out the window
Eating a grape at midnight
Ring bells 108 times
Doors of the house must be opened before midnight
6
What University won the Most Rose bowls?
Michigan
Ohio State
Stanford
USC
7
Toasting the New Year with champagne began with what ruler?
Henry V (of Italy)
Isabella and Ferdinand
Louis XIV
Henry VIII
8
Who was the first two time Grand Marshall?
Mickey Mouse
Richard Nixon
Shirley Temple Black
Bob Hope
9
Approximately when what the first recorded New Years Eve celebration?
2000 BC
4000 BC
1000 AD
1000 BC
10
In 1947, the Rose Bowl was officially born, what was not part of the agreement?
All players must be amateurs
The PCC Champ would play the BIG Nine Champ
Teams must be integrated
GI's returning from war must be included
11
Where did the tradition of the New Year's Baby begin?
Egypt
Rome
Greece
Spain
12
From 1903-1915 what was held at the Rose Bowl on January 1st?
The East-West College Football Championship
Chariot Races
New Year's Day Concert
National Collegiate Track and Field Championship
13
Who was the first "celebrity" Grand Marshall?
Shirley Temple
Mary Pickford
Harold Lloyd
Walt Disney
14
When did NYC first "drop the ball"?
December 31, 1910
December 31, 1907
December 31, 1905
December 31, 1920
15
When was the first Tournament of Roses Parade?
January 1, 1890
January 1, 1880
January 1, 1885
January 1, 1875

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