People Trivia

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During the 1980's which entertainer was considered to be the poet laureate of Colorado?

16

Which person, in which year, said, "I do grant a full, free, and absolute pardon unto Richard Nixon for all offenses against the United States"

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

15

In 1962, which female was voted Most Admired Woman in America for the 13th time?

16

This woman, whose husband was the President of the United States, died in 1982 at the age of 97 years old. What was her name?

10

Famous assassins and victims: a. What was the name of the Swedish Prime Minister assassinated while taking a stroll in Stockholm in 1986? b. In 1968, Martin Luther King was killed by whom? c. Which person, in 1901, assassinated President Wm. McKinley?

14

He was the composer of Rhapsody in Blue, American in Paris, and Porgy and Bess: George Gerschwin died in 1937, at which age? Was it 38, 58, 78, or 98 years old?

15

He grew only to a height of 4'6", suffered from a number of physical ailments, and died in 1901 at the age of 36. He is famous for his posters of music halls, cabarets, and circuses. Who was he?

13

These three people are siblings. Mary works for her dad, Stella is a fashion designer, and James, the youngest, is a budding guitarist like his father. Who are the parents?

6

In 1925, Pauline and Marvin Pierce of Rye, New York had a daughter whom they named Barbara. She attended Smith College from 1943 to 1944, and in 1945 she got married, later giving birth to six children. Who is she?

13

At the age of twenty-three, in 1740, she became Empress of Austria. During her forty year reign she had sixteen children, one of whom was Marie Antoinette, future Queen of France. Who was she?

12

After vandals tried to steal his body in 1977, it was moved to its present resting place. Since then, millions of people have paid for the privilege of visiting his grave. Who is he?

14

This African-American woman made her opera singing debut in 1924. In 1955 she became the first black woman to sing leading roles at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Later she became the first black to perform in the White house. Who is she?

8

According to Forbes magazine list of the top money-earning entertainers, which female in the entertainment business was the top money-maker during 1992, grossing about $46 million?

12

After this singer recorded the song, Pata Pata in 1967, she became the first African singer to have a hit on the American charts. Who is she?