People Trivia

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This woman is a movie star, a singing star, and was Miss America in 1984. What is her name?

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?

4

She has been a movie star, sex-symbol, political activist, athletic freak, and born-again Christian. Who is she?

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Born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1899 with the name Frederick Austerlitz, he created a stage act with with his sister, Adele. In the 1930's they were noted for their enthusiasm and style. Who was he?

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Which talented young man was not only a Major League Soccer player on the Los Angeles Galaxy, but also a star of the popular TV show Melrose Place?

14

Patty Hearst was kidnapped on February 4, in what year?

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John Lennon's first son is also a recording artist. What is his name?

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This American writer wrote poetry, short stories, and novels, and is considered the father of the modern detective story. He died in 1849 at the age of 40 of alcoholism. Who is he?

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?

9

Whose portrait is shown on a US 10¢ piece (dime)?

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The fans of which radio talk-show host, who died in 2021, called themselves "dittoheads" to signify their agreement with his conservative opinions?

Source: en.wikipedia.org

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

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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 1930's. Who was she?

3

What were the first names of the mother and father of the political Kennedy family?

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Born May 29,1903 in England with the name Leslie Townes Hope, his friends in school called him Les Hope or Hopeless, so he changed his first name to what?