People Trivia

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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?

2

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?

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

16

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

6

This explorer, conservationist, and author was born in April, 1838. He helped create national parks in the USA, and the longest trail in the Sierras is named after him. Who is 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.

8

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

6

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

19

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?

7

Who was Madonna married to from 1985-1989?

20

Millionaire terrorist Osama bin Laden is the 17th of how many children born to his wealthy Yemenite father? 30, 40, or 50?

4

Almost every night from the 1960's until the early 1990's, after a drumroll, which person would announce: "And now, Heeeeere's Johnny"?

17

He was in a safe house, on anti-depressant drugs. He was miserable. He couldn't leave his home because he would be hounded by the media - in fact his life could be in danger! 1992 in Los Angeles. Who is he?

17

He was born in New York City in 1858, graduated from Harvard University, published over 2,000 works on history, politics, and travels, won the Nobel Peace Prize, and served as President of the United States. Who was he?