Think You Can Recognize These Famous Magazine Covers? Take Our Quiz To Find Out!

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Are you the type of person who receives monthly magazine subscriptions to stay in the know, or do you get your cultural fill from browsing the racks in grocery store aisles? Either way, unless you've been living under a rock, you're sure to recognize the famous (or infamous) faces and stories from these unforgettable covers. 
Although magazines aren't quite as popular as they once were, what with the ever-expanding internet and all, the stories they share still speak volumes. Over the years, we've truly seen it all from unthinkable crimes and tremendous acts of bravery to shocking confessions and humans triumphing against all odds.
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Remember when everything we learned about popular culture stemmed from magazines? Newsstands used to line every street corner, advertising the hottest stories and latest trends. Nowadays, social media reigns as our source for all the juicy gossip, but magazines still hold a special place in our hearts for their unexpected imagery and thought-provoking articles. 
If you've been paying attention to the world around you, then you'll breeze through this quiz with flying colors. What do you say? Do you think you can ace this Famous Magazine Covers Quiz? Let's put your knowledge to the test once and for all!
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Maybe you haven't been keeping up with every top magazine over the years, but I'm sure you've been paying attention to what's happening on the cover of Time Magazine! After all, it's the go-to place for the world's most controversial stories and people. Test your knowledge of the most well-recognized covers with our Time Magazine Quiz!
Alright, it's time to unveil all the good, bad, and provocative covers we've seen over the years. Do you have what it takes? Let's find out!

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Famous Magazine Covers Quiz Questions

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Question 1

What beloved musician was featured on the 1971 cover of Rolling Stone at just 11 years old?

  • A
    Elvis Presley
  • B
    Michael Jackson
  • C
    Prince
  • D
    Michael Jordan

Question 2

Which legendary fighter was named “The Athlete of the Century” on the 1999 cover of GQ?

  • A
    Mike Tyson
  • B
    Muhammad Ali
  • C
    George Foreman
  • D
    Sylvester Stallone

Question 3

Upon its release, the "Afghan Girl" quickly became recognized as a representation of conflict and a symbol of resistance to adversity. This powerful image graced the 1985 cover of which magazine?

  • A
    National Geographic
  • B
    Time
  • C
    Rolling Stone
  • D
    Vogue

Question 4

Which notable magazine named Martin Luther King, Jr. “Man of the Year” on its January 1964 issue?

  • A
    National Geographic
  • B
    Rolling Stone
  • C
    People
  • D
    Time

Question 5

Besides the obvious, what was so special about Tyra Banks' 1997 cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue?

  • A
    She was the first to appear in a two-piece bathing suit
  • B
    She was the first black woman to appear on the cover alone
  • C
    She was the youngest model to pose for the cover
  • D
    She was the first to reveal cleavage on the cover

Question 6

Tragically, John Lennon was murdered in front of his Manhattan apartment mere hours after this photo was taken. Which magazine published this photo as their 1981 cover?

  • A
    Vanity Fair
  • B
    Time
  • C
    Rolling Stone
  • D
    GQ

Question 7

What horrific event was this Life Magazine cover attempting to shed light on with this heartbreaking image?

  • A
    The end of the Indo-Pakistani War
  • B
    The Vietnam War
  • C
    Moroccan Army Shooting
  • D
    The Korean War

Question 8

Which contentious Hollywood celebrity created a stir with his "holy" appearance on the 2006 cover of Rolling Stone?

  • A
    Kanye West
  • B
    Jay-Z
  • C
    Drake
  • D
    Kevin Hart

Question 9

What did the large caption under O.J. Simpson's notorious Time magazine cover read?

  • A
    Serial Killer On The Loose
  • B
    Horror in Hollywood
  • C
    An American Tragedy
  • D
    An American Legend

Question 10

On November 12, 2012, New York Magazine shared a powerful aerial image of Manhattan during which deadly hurricane?

  • A
    Katrina
  • B
    Sandy
  • C
    Irene
  • D
    Harvey

Question 11

Time Magazine shook up newsstands everywhere with the 2012 controversial release of this image. Which parenting technique was the primary topic of this issue?

  • A
    Permissive Parenting
  • B
    Co-Parenting
  • C
    Authoritative Parenting
  • D
    Attachment Parenting

Question 12

Which magazine published a cover in honor of the first manned moon landing on July 20, 1969 with the caption "to the moon and back"?

  • A
    Life
  • B
    Time
  • C
    National Geographic
  • D
    US Weekly

Question 13

When LeBron James appeared as the first African American male on Vogue's 2008 cover alongside Gisele Bundchen, he caught a lot of slack. Do you remember why?

  • A
    People speculated that he and Gisele were having an affair
  • B
    His body appeared heavily photoshopped
  • C
    People thought he was holding Gisele too tight
  • D
    His pose appeared very racially-charged in channeling King Kong

Question 14

Which magazine hit the stands with this simply powerful image of the Twin Towers on September 24, 2001?

  • A
    The New Yorker
  • B
    Newsweek
  • C
    Time
  • D
    National Geographic

Question 15

In what year did Ellen DeGeneres shock the nation by appearing on the cover of Time Magazine alongside the quote "Yep, I'm Gay"?

  • A
    1994
  • B
    1997
  • C
    2000
  • D
    2002

Question 16

Darine Stern was the first African American woman to appear by herself on the cover of Playboy. In what year was this controversial issue released?

  • A
    1969
  • B
    1984
  • C
    1971
  • D
    1977

Question 17

Although many say they missed the mark on this one, which presidential figure was Esquire trying to evoke with their 2000 cover of Bill Clinton?

  • A
    John Adams
  • B
    Abraham Lincoln
  • C
    Gerald Ford
  • D
    George Washington

Question 18

Astoundingly, People's "Tribute to Diana" issue sold more than 3.1 million copies, making it the second-best selling issue of the popular magazine. How many times did Princess Diana appear on People's cover?

  • A
    43
  • B
    38
  • C
    62
  • D
    57

Question 19

There's no doubt that Janet Jackson is all about making a grand statement in her self-expression. On the 1993 cover of Rolling Stone, whose hands are censoring the pop icon?

  • A
    James DeBarge
  • B
    Rene Elizondo
  • C
    Wissam Al Mana
  • D
    La Toya Jackson

Question 20

Despite her partially-covered face, who was the first African American woman to grace the cover of Vogue?

  • A
    Beverly Johnson
  • B
    Naomi Sims
  • C
    Tyra Banks
  • D
    Donyale Luna

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