In 1999, The First Person To Win "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" Answered These 15 Questions Without Needing Lifelines — How Much Would You Have Won?

This is John Carpenter, and on Nov. 19, 1999, he became THE FIRST person to win Who Wants to Be a Millionaire by answering these 15 questions. Last time we told you where the contestant used lifelines, but unfortunately for you, John Carpenter DIDN'T NEED ANY.

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(He technically did "Phone a Friend" on the final question, but it was just to call his father and tell him, "I don't really need your help; I just wanted to let you know that I'm gonna win the million dollars." WHAT A FLEX.)