People Trivia

16

Which controversial television celebrity, mostly popular in the 60's and 70's, was described as a "brash, arrogant inquisitor with a staccato delivery and unparalleled penchant for verbal arabesques"?

5

In 1996, this congresswoman’s husband pleaded guilty to writing a quarter million dollars in bad checks to finance her campaign. What was her name?

14

What is the name of Mia Farrow's adopted daughter, with whom Woody Allen had an affair?

6

He was easily elected president of his country in 1946, but lost a great deal of his popularity after the death of his wife in 1952, and he was overthrown in 1955 by a military coup. Who was this person, two-time president of Argentina?

10

It was one of the most bizarre turn of events in the 70's. A kidnapping victim turned around and began to join the abductors in their criminal activities, and was later convicted of taking part in one of their crimes. Who was this person?

20

Queen Elizabeth's only daughter was born in 1950. What's her name?

2

Sought for over 17 years in connection with a series of mail bombs, which mathematician was arrested in April, 1996 as the so-called Unabomber? full credit if spelled right.

4

Painter Vincent Van Gogh was born in 1853, in what country?

10

What is Bill Clinton's home town?

5

Which person revolutionized the mass-production process when, in 1913, he introduced the first moving assembly line?

5

In 1958, which pianist became the first American to win the Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Moscow?

17

Born in New York in 1965, she scored her first film success playing a juvenile streetwalker in the film, "Pretty Baby" at the age of 13. Who is she?

4

She was born in New York City in 1909. She starred in films from the 1930's into the 1970's, and she has been called the first lady of American musical comedy. What is her name?

16

The witty former Presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson once said, "A politician is a statesman who approaches every question with an open ..." what?

13

He was born in New York City in 1858, graduated from Harvard University, published over 2,000 works on history, politics, and travels, won the Nobel Peace Prize, and served as President of the United States. Who was he?