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5 trivia facts every San Antonian should know

Show off your knowledge at your friend’s next trivia night with these questions and answers.

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Take our trivia quiz to see how well you know San Antonio.

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We’re big fans of trivia here at SATXtoday, and City Editor Nicholas is the type to know a little about a lot of random facts. With plenty of restaurants, bars, and breweries hosting trivia nights, we wanted to give you a leg up against the competition reader. If you find yourself being tested on the knowledge + fun facts about the Alamo City, we’re here to make sure you’re well-equipped to tackle the challenge.

Brush up on 16 San Antonio facts, then test your knowledge with our trivia questions below.

SATXtoday: Tower of the Americas

Do you know when this tower was built?

Photo by @jkhan86

What year was the Tower of the America’s built?

A. 1953
B. 1972
C. 1966
D. 1945

SATXtoday: Alamo Observance

Do you remember the Alamo?

Photo by Bridgett P.

When was the Battle of the Alamo?

A. 1801
B. 1875
C. 1840
D. 1836

How long is Highway 1604 in miles?

A. 100.2
B. 94.4
C. 76.4
D. 87.8

San Antonio City Hall exterior

Do you know who San Antonio’s first mayor was?

Photo by the City of San Antonio

Who was San Antonio’s first mayor?

A. Juan Leal Goraz
B. Ron Nirenburg
C. Antonio Sosa
D. Domingo Delgado

SATXtoday: San Antonio Spurs

Do you remember when the Spurs won their first championship?

Photo by Reginald Thomas II via San Antonio Spurs

When did the Spurs win their first NBA Championship?

A. 1998
B. 2003
C. 2005
D. 1999

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