People Trivia

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In the 17-18th centuries he was employed by the British government to help stop piracy on the high seas, but he turned to piracy himself, was caught and executed in England. Who was he?

14

This Hungarian musician, who lived from 1811 to 1886, was a romantic composer and perhaps the greatest pianist of all time. During his lifetime he was considered a public idol. His most famous works include his 20 Hungarian Rhapsodies. Who was he?

13

In which state is John F. Kennedy buried?

4

This young man, working in the office of The Jersey Observer newspaper, decided to pursue a career as a singer, and in 1935 won first prize in the popular radio talent show, 'Major Bowes Amateur Hour'. He later grew up to become a very popular singer. Who

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His actual parents were Dorothy Gardner and Leslie Lynch King, but this recent President took his name from his adoptive stepfather. Who was he?

19

One of the most successful business men in the world, Microsoft founder Bill Gates was a college drop-out - from what university?

14

She first gained fame in the role of Princess Leia in Star Wars. In 1985, she married and divorced singer-songwriter Paul Simon. In 1990 she wrote the screenplay for Postcards from the Edge . Name her and her parents.

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The first Prime Minister of India 1947-1964 had a grandson who also became Prime Minister of India. Can you name these two men?

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In 1633, the Roman Catholic Church condemned this man for teaching that the Earth revolves around the Sun. In 1992, after a 13-year investigation by the church, Pope John Paul II pardoned him. Who was he?

5

Which Indian musician taught Beatle George Harrison to play the sitar?

12

What was the name of the Israeli psychic, popular in the 1970's, who claimed to be able to bend spoons by will?

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What is the name of the female head of the Palestinian team who negotiated with the Israelis?

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This woman was the first black Miss America, but she was forced to resign her title in a controversial manner in 1984. Who is she, and what caused her to resign?

9

Which author wrote Terms of Endearment, The Last Picture Show and Lonesome Dove ?

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Places of birth of famous entertainers: a. In which city was Paul McCartney born? b. In which country was Zsa Zsa Gabor born? c. In which city was Elvis Presley born?