People Trivia

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Which US university shares a name with one of its most famous graduates, an athletic superstar?

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Born in 1948, in Cambridge, England, she became a movie star and recorded over twenty musical hits. Her 1981 recording was the largest-selling single of the 1980's. Who is she?

15

In 1961, he was the first man launched into space. He was killed in 1968 while flying a routine aircraft training mission. Today he is buried within the Kremlin walls. Who is he?

14

She began dancing and ice skating at an early age, eventually becoming world champion of ice skating at the age of 15. She won Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932, and 1936. She set out for Hollywood and became one of the leading movie stars in the late 193

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This Russian, who became world famous in 1972 at the age of 17, is now 37 years old, lives in Minsk, and is suffering from thyroid problems and exhaustion related to radiation poisoning following the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl. Who is it?

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When her mother, Queen Juliana, abdicated the throne in 1980, her daughter, Beatrix, became Queen of what European country?

1

Can you name the Persian poet, astronomer, and mathematician from the 11th century whose epic poem, Rubaiyat, which deals with nature and love, is well known throughout the world?

2

After Donald Trump was having financial problems in 1988, which billionaire TV executive and former talk show bought the Don's Resorts International?

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She is at the center of the latest sex scandal to hit Hollywood. She is known as the top Madame of Hollywood. What is her name?

13

What is the name of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, and from which country does he come?

8

He defected from Russia in 1961, joined the Royal Ballet of England in 1962, and starred in the 1977 film, Valentino. Who is he?

2

In 1995, Connie Chung was fired from her role as anchorperson on which news show?

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He has purchased properties in London and Windsor, England, Nice, France, and Atlanta, Georgia. Vintage cars, designer clothes, jewels and flowers are among his passions. Who is this entertainer?

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She died in 1987 in Vermont at the age of 82. Her life story became the basis for the film, The Sound of Music. What was her full married name?

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Can you name the Persian poet, astronomer, and mathematician from the 11th century whose epic poem, Rubaiyat, which deals with nature and love, is well known throughout the world?