National Trivia Day is celebrated yearly on January 4th. People’s obsession with trivia has been a part of popular culture for generations and it’s that passion which drives FanCalendar to find the most interesting events, dates and history for our readers. Most of us are competitive and social beings and trivia blends the two perfectly. At its peak of popularity in 1984, the game Trivial Pursuit was purchased by more than 20 million consumers. The popular television trivia game show Jeopardy! premiered on March 30, 1964. As of 2025, the game show still enjoys a popular network television run. These are just two examples that prove how popular trivia can be. So, enjoy National Trivia Day with questions and most importantly, by finding the answers you seek!