Popular Trivia Questions

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In April and May, 1961, the first two astronauts were launched into space; one Russian and one American. Can you name them?

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The largest selling song of 1972 dealt with a tragic event that occurred on February 3, 1959, resulting in the death of three famous people. What was the song title, and who wrote and recorded it?

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Name the authors of each of these famous novels: a. For Whom the Bell Tolls b. Gone With the Wind c. Lady Chatterly's Lover:

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If you want to identify this U.S. state capital city and its state name, you must use 4 four letter words. What is it?

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Besides the hanging Gardens of Babylon, the other six "Wonders of the Ancient World" were located in which three countries?

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In both 1978 the Nobel Peace Prize was shared by two former political adversaries. Who were they?

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In 1981, the Academy Award Winning film was about two runners Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddel competing in the 1924 Olympics. What was the name of the film, and in which city did the 1924 Olympic Games take place?

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What is the name of the five-dice game where players try to create different combinations similar to poker hands?

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In Richmond, California, late 1970's, minister Richard Penniman warned his congregation of the evils of rock and roll music. This was very strange, since he was one of the biggest rock and roll stars of the 1950's. Who was he?

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He was born in the 1960's in Oakland with the name Stanley Burrell. As an entertainer he earned five American Music Awards, three Grammy Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards. What is the stage name of this popular rapper?

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Name the actor who played the title role in each of these films: a. 1977 - Annie Hall b. 1966 - Alfie c. 1943 - Madame Curie

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Can you name the actor, born in South Africa to British parents, who most often portrayed Sherlock Holmes in films, 14 times in the 1940's?

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What kind of parties swept the nation after the release of the 1978 film, National Lampoon's Animal House?

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The author of the Russian novel, "One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich," was one of the few people ever to be expelled from the USSR. Who was the author?

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Wizard of Oz: a. Fictitious travelers: Name the four creatures who traveled down the yellow brick road. b. What words did Dorothy chant as she clicked her heels together at film end? c. Which woman played the role of the Wicked Witch of the West?