People Trivia

18

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

18

In Playboy Magazine's initial issue, from 1953, which well-known female was the first centerfold model?

12

What is the indent above your upper lip (and below your nose) called?

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?

12

Which person is responsible for each of the following quotations? a. "We don't pay taxes. The little people pay taxes." b. "The medium is the message" c. "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."

2

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

4

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?

16

He is one of the highest earning entertainers in the world. He is not a singer, not related to film, not an actor, not an author, not a writer, not related to sports, but he is named after a fictional character. Name this entertainer.

19

In 1947 the Norwegian ethnologist and author Thor Heyerdahl confirmed that ancient Indians could have sailed from Peru to Polynesia, and in 1970, he confirmed that ancient Egyptians could have settled the West Indies. What were the names of the two boats

15

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?

15

Although only five murders can be attributed for certain to this person, he is probably the most famous mass-murderer of all time. Who did this dirty work about 100 years ago in London?

13

He established a tire factory in Akron, Ohio in 1900. His rubber research allied him with Henry Ford and Thomas Edison, planting rubber forests and at the same time searching for substitutes for natural rubber. Who was he?

4

Voted Time Magazine's "Man of the Year" for 1985 was the reform-minded Chinese leader. What was his name?

12

As a 7-year old child, he was invited to play violin at New York's Carnegie Hall. He grew up to become one of the world's great violin virtuosos, and he died in 1999. Who was he?

18

Since his death in August, 1995, he has taken on icon status comparible to Elvis or Marilyn Monroe. One book about his life was entitled "The Last Hero." Who is he?