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Trivia and Biography Quizzes on Famous People and Celebrities
 | Tchaikovsky: The Father of The Nutcracker January 15, 1895 - Tchaikovsky's famed ballet "Swan Lake" premieres at St Petersburg. Author: BENJ95 , Last Taken: 6 days 19 hrs 58 min 1 sec ago, Times taken: 14, Average Score:32.9% |  | Elizabeth I - The Virgin Queen Jan 15, 1559 - Elizabeth is crowned Queen of England in Westminster Abbey. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 12 days 16 hrs 30 min 35 sec ago, Times taken: 207, Average Score:50.9% |  | Faye Dunaway January 14 - Turning 80 today - Faye Dunaway! Author: bill , Last Taken: 107 days 21 hrs 44 min 2 sec ago, Times taken: 53, Average Score:22.8% |  | Julia Louis-Dreyfus January 13 - Happy 60th Birthday, Julia Louis-Dreyfus! Author: bill , Last Taken: 1 days 21 hrs 44 min 44 sec ago, Times taken: 81, Average Score:58.5% |  | Kirstie Alley January 12 - Happy 70th Birthday, Kirstie Alley! Author: bill , Last Taken: 2 days 22 hrs 41 min 42 sec ago, Times taken: 38, Average Score:62.9% |  | Gregory "Pappy" Boyington Jan 11, 1988 - WWII fighter ace, Pappy Boyington, dies of cancer aged 75. Author: patrickryan , Last Taken: 3 days 22 hrs 3 min 10 sec ago, Times taken: 83, Average Score:68.2% |  | Jerry Lee Lewis: Classic Rocker Jan 10, 1958 - Jerry Lee Lewis' "Great Balls of Fire" reaches #1 on the U.K. pop charts. Author: bill , Last Taken: 26 days 17 hrs 58 min 13 sec ago, Times taken: 282, Average Score:67.4% |  | Abigail Van Buren Jan 9, 1956 - Abigail Van Buren's "Dear Abby" advice column 1st appears in newspapers. Author: dartjock , Last Taken: 6 days 3 hrs 45 min 9 sec ago, Times taken: 52, Average Score:42.7% |  | Larry Storch: Boy from the Bronx Who Made Good January 8 - Happy 98th Birthday, Larry Storch! Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 7 days 3 hrs 1 min 31 sec ago, Times taken: 69, Average Score:60.4% |  | Galileo - Part II Jan 7, 1610 - Galileo discovers three moons of Jupiter : Io, Europa and Ganymede. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 261 days 17 hrs 30 min 35 sec ago, Times taken: 13, Average Score:37.7% |  | Samuel Morse - Inventor of the Telegraph Jan 6, 1838 - Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail demonstrate their telegraph machine in New Jersey. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 8 days 21 hrs 48 min 21 sec ago, Times taken: 56, Average Score:43.9% |  | Robert Duvall: American Actor January 5 - Happy 90th Birthday, Robert Duvall! Author: 0zero0 , Last Taken: 10 days 4 hrs 29 min 6 sec ago, Times taken: 106, Average Score:49.3% |  | The Seasons: Winter Welcome to winter! Author: bill , Last Taken: 2 days 1 hrs 32 min 54 sec ago, Times taken: 623, Average Score:50.6% |  | Martin Luther: Christian Reformer Jan 3, 1521 - Martin Luther is excommunicated from the Catholic Church by Pope Leo X. Author: bill , Last Taken: 21 days 0 hrs 20 min 53 sec ago, Times taken: 686, Average Score:67.9% |  | Lord Byron - Leading Romantic Poet January 2 - Lord Byron completes his work "Childe Harold's Pilgrimage ". Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 13 days 15 hrs 3 min 51 sec ago, Times taken: 269, Average Score:47.9% |  | New Year's Day Around the World We at PeopleQuiz wish all of you a peaceful, joyful, prosperous 2021! Author: bill , Last Taken: 382 days 0 hrs 16 min 31 sec ago, Times taken: 117, Average Score:40.5% |  | Gilligan's Island Characters: Ginger or Mary Ann? In memory of Dawn Wells, a.k.a Mary Ann. Author: bill , Last Taken: 6 days 21 hrs 46 min 54 sec ago, Times taken: 1,066, Average Score:73.2% |  | Frank Sinatra - Ol' Blue Eyes Dec 30, 1968 - Frank Sinatra records his signature tune "My Way" for the first time. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 9 days 0 hrs 10 min 54 sec ago, Times taken: 127, Average Score:63.3% |  | Barbra Streisand Lyrics Dec 29, 1955 - Barbra Streisand makes her first recording at the age of 13 - "You'll Never Know". Author: zendyk , Last Taken: 119 days 20 hrs 3 min 18 sec ago, Times taken: 163, Average Score:64.2% |  | Shirley Temple: Her Career Highlights December 28, 1934 - Shirley Temple appears in "Bright Eyes" and sings "On the Good Ship Lollipop". Author: 0zero0 , Last Taken: 30 days 10 hrs 31 min 53 sec ago, Times taken: 245, Average Score:46.2% |  | J. M. Barrie - Creator of Peter Pan December 27, 1904 - J.M. Barrie's immortal work "Peter Pan" premieres in London. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 300 days 6 hrs 21 min 25 sec ago, Times taken: 2, Average Score:60% |  | "Merry Christmas" in Many Languages Completing a week of Christmas quizzes Author: lmcubs , Last Taken: 35 days 7 hrs 4 min 42 sec ago, Times taken: 170, Average Score:57.5% |  | Christmas Traditions Around the World December 25 - Merry Christmas to all our Peoplequiz patrons! Author: lmcubs , Last Taken: 21 days 1 hrs 9 min 29 sec ago, Times taken: 1,175, Average Score:56.6% |  | Santa Claus Movie-Actor Match Game Another Christmas quiz in the days to Christmas! Author: LittleLady , Last Taken: 6 days 10 hrs 37 min 36 sec ago, Times taken: 175, Average Score:54.1% |  | Animated Christmas Specials Celebrating the days leading up to Christmas! Author: lmcubs , Last Taken: 15 days 9 hrs 26 min 25 sec ago, Times taken: 997, Average Score:80.7% |  | Christmas Traditions Nuts & Bolts Another Christmas quiz in the week before Christmas! Author: BubblyJolie , Last Taken: 24 days 1 hrs 45 min 39 sec ago, Times taken: 163, Average Score:35.6% |  | Christmas Songs: Fill in the Blanks Celebrating the week leading up to Christmas Day. Author: phonerec , Last Taken: 19 days 5 hrs 28 min 39 sec ago, Times taken: 909, Average Score:83.6% |  | Christmas Carols Celebrating the days to Christmas! Author: LittleLady , Last Taken: 36 days 4 hrs 43 min 32 sec ago, Times taken: 197, Average Score:74.8% |  | Mike Lookinland: American Actor Dec 19 - Turning 60 today, Happy Birthday, Mike Lookinland! Author: FRANKL1965 , Last Taken: 195 days 9 hrs 37 min 44 sec ago, Times taken: 78, Average Score:60.1% |  | Christina Aguilera: Her Music December 18 - Happy 40th Birthday, Christina! Author: catherine , Last Taken: 35 days 3 hrs 2 min 49 sec ago, Times taken: 181, Average Score:57% |  | Wilbur and Orville Wright December 17, 1903 - The Wright Brothers make the world's first sustained flight. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 29 days 3 hrs 18 min 35 sec ago, Times taken: 311, Average Score:55% |  | Ludwig van Beethoven - Tortured Genius December 16, 1770 - 250 years ago, Ludwig van Beethoven comes into the world. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 17 days 18 hrs 27 min 12 sec ago, Times taken: 112, Average Score:59.2% |  | Vivien Leigh: Classy, but Troubled Actress Dec 15, 1939 - "Gone With the Wind", starring Vivien Leigh & Clark Gable, premieres in Atlanta. Author: catherine , Last Taken: 63 days 22 hrs 39 min 51 sec ago, Times taken: 128, Average Score:61.8% |  | Roald Amundsen - Conqueror of the South Pole Dec 14, 1911: Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen and his team reach the South Pole. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 65 days 7 hrs 22 min 1 sec ago, Times taken: 143, Average Score:60.6% |  | Wendie Malick December 13 - Wendy Malick turns 70! Author: bill , Last Taken: 44 days 0 hrs 4 min 33 sec ago, Times taken: 36, Average Score:65.6% |  | Bob Barker: Game Show Legend December 12 - Bob Barker turns 97 today! Author: lmcubs , Last Taken: 10 days 3 hrs 41 min 47 sec ago, Times taken: 204, Average Score:55.2% |  | Tom Selleck aka "Magnum P.I." December 11, 1980 - "Magnum P.I.", starring Tom Selleck, premieres on CBS TV. Author: lmcubs , Last Taken: 58 days 7 hrs 2 min 4 sec ago, Times taken: 277, Average Score:56.9% |  | Chuck Yeager: American Pilot Vale, Chuck Yeager - A Supersonic Life! Author: scarlettem , Last Taken: 30 days 0 hrs 51 min 58 sec ago, Times taken: 225, Average Score:67.3% |  | John Lennon: Musician, Artist & Peace Activist December 8, 1980 - John Lennon is shot and killed in New York City. Author: bill , Last Taken: 35 days 1 hrs 14 min 14 sec ago, Times taken: 183, Average Score:50.3% |  | Pearl Harbor: "A Date Which Will Live in Infamy" Dec 7, 1941 - U.S. bases at Pearl Harbor are attacked by 353 Japanese planes. Author: BubblyJolie , Last Taken: 38 days 21 hrs 55 min 52 sec ago, Times taken: 1,756, Average Score:60.6% |  | John James Audubon Dec 6, 2010 - J. J. Audubon's "The Birds of America" is auctioned in England for a record £7,321,25 Author: bill , Last Taken: 58 days 2 hrs 6 min 41 sec ago, Times taken: 73, Average Score:40.4% |  | Sister Elizabeth Kenny Dec 5, 1941 -Sister Elizabeth Kenny's new treatment for infantile paralysis is approved. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 212 days 5 hrs 16 min 22 sec ago, Times taken: 60, Average Score:59.5% |  | Gary Busey: Personal Life of a Celebrity December 4, 1988 - Gary Busey is critically injured in a motor bike accident. Author: phonerec , Last Taken: 13 days 23 hrs 19 min 48 sec ago, Times taken: 52, Average Score:51.3% |  | The Eureka Stockade December 3, 1854 - Revolution was in the air in Australia when miners rebelled against the army. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 59 days 19 hrs 12 min 12 sec ago, Times taken: 710, Average Score:59.6% |  | James Monroe: 5th U.S. President December 2, 1823 - James Monroe declares the "Monroe Doctrine" opposing European colonisation. Author: bill , Last Taken: 7 days 2 hrs 54 min 0 sec ago, Times taken: 367, Average Score:68.5% |  | Hugh Hefner December 1, 1953 - Hugh Hefner publishes his first edition of Playboy. Author: dartjock , Last Taken: 139 days 9 hrs 42 min 58 sec ago, Times taken: 46, Average Score:57.6% |  | G. Gordon Liddy: Watergate Leader November 30 - G. Gordon Liddy turns 90 today! Author: patrickryan , Last Taken: 211 days 21 hrs 19 min 8 sec ago, Times taken: 38, Average Score:63.9% |  | Joe Montana-Joe Cool Nov 29, 1987 - Joe Montana of SF 49ers completes NFL record of 22 consecutive passes. Author: dartjock , Last Taken: 15 days 3 hrs 58 min 15 sec ago, Times taken: 135, Average Score:63.6% |  | Famous New Zealanders Nov 28, 1893 - New Zealand women vote in their national election - a global first! Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 47 days 20 hrs 31 min 22 sec ago, Times taken: 2, Average Score:60% |  | Bruce Lee November 27 - Bruce Lee would have turned 80 today! Author: dartjock , Last Taken: 4 days 7 hrs 44 min 5 sec ago, Times taken: 396, Average Score:64.6% |  | Thanksgiving in America Happy Thanksgiving! Author: bill , Last Taken: 70 days 6 hrs 40 min 24 sec ago, Times taken: 148, Average Score:60.3% |  | Amy Grant Basics November 25 - Happy 60th Birthday, Amy Grant! Author: bill , Last Taken: 5 days 19 hrs 31 min 24 sec ago, Times taken: 204, Average Score:50.2% |  | Lee Harvey Oswald: American Assassin November 24, 1963 - Lee Oswald is shot and killed by Jack Ruby while in police custody. Author: OJN1953 , Last Taken: 52 days 11 hrs 48 min 53 sec ago, Times taken: 44, Average Score:57.3% |  | The Bible on the Silver Screen November 23, 1923 - Cecil B. DeMille's first version of "The Ten Commandments" premieres in the USA. Author: charles , Last Taken: 122 days 19 hrs 14 min 15 sec ago, Times taken: 198, Average Score:56.7% |  | The Assassination of John F. Kennedy: Part 1 November 22, 1963 - Everyone who was alive remembers that fateful day in Dallas.. Author: bill , Last Taken: 4 days 22 hrs 3 min 1 sec ago, Times taken: 575, Average Score:85.9% |  | Goldie Hawn: Personal Life of a Celebrity November 21 - Happy 75th Birthday, Goldie Hawn! Author: 0zero0 , Last Taken: 143 days 4 hrs 25 min 19 sec ago, Times taken: 74, Average Score:48.4% |  | New Jersey "Firsts" November 20, 1789 - New Jersey becomes the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights. Author: LittleLady , Last Taken: 85 days 7 hrs 26 min 49 sec ago, Times taken: 242, Average Score:40% |  | Meriwether Lewis November 19, 1805 - Lewis & Clark become first European Americans to cross the American continent. Author: patrickryan , Last Taken: 20 days 0 hrs 40 min 1 sec ago, Times taken: 94, Average Score:62.1% |  | George Bernard Shaw November 18, 1926 - George Bernard Shaw wins the Nobel Literature Prize, refusing the prize money. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 14 hrs 5 min 56 sec ago, Times taken: 1,602, Average Score:41.9% |  | The Sound of Music: The Hills are Alive #2 November 16, 1959 - "The Sound of Music" opens in NYC for what will be 1443 performances. Author: BubblyJolie , Last Taken: 39 days 7 hrs 16 min 35 sec ago, Times taken: 200, Average Score:59.1% |  | Sachin Tendulkar - India's Cricketing Maestro November 15, 1989 - Sachin Tendulkar debuts for the Indian Test Cricket Team. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 267 days 8 hrs 3 min 18 sec ago, Times taken: 18, Average Score:51.1% |  | Herman Melville: American Author and Sailor Nov 14, 1851 - Herman Melville's classic "Moby Dick" is published. Author: patrickryan , Last Taken: 7 days 18 hrs 50 min 46 sec ago, Times taken: 100, Average Score:48.8% |  | Whoopi Goldberg - What Can't She Do? November 13 - Happy 65th Birthday, Whoopi! Author: lmcubs , Last Taken: 99 days 19 hrs 10 min 32 sec ago, Times taken: 144, Average Score:48.1% |  | Michelle Obama: Classy First Lady Nov 12, 2018 - Former US First lady Michelle Obama publishes her memoir Author: bill , Last Taken: 63 days 22 hrs 7 min 16 sec ago, Times taken: 579, Average Score:51% |  | World War I Basics November 11, 1918 - World War I ends with the signing of the Armistice. Author: charles , Last Taken: 3 days 15 hrs 33 min 2 sec ago, Times taken: 477, Average Score:68.1% |  | Ned Kelly - Folk Hero or Murderer? November 11, 1880 - Ned Kelly is hanged at Melbourne Gaol for the murder of three policemen. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 16 days 21 hrs 57 min 30 sec ago, Times taken: 257, Average Score:60.4% |  | Henry Morton Stanley - Journalist and Explorer Nov 10, 1871 - Henry Stanley encounters David Livingstone at Lake Tanganyika. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 2 days 5 hrs 56 min 20 sec ago, Times taken: 27, Average Score:54.1% |  | President Biden November 2020 - Congratulations, Joe Biden! Author: bill , Last Taken: 67 days 5 hrs 23 min 39 sec ago, Times taken: 209, Average Score:39.9% |  | Zachary Taylor: 12th U.S. President November 7, 1848 - Zachary Taylor is elected as the 12th President of the USA. Author: bill , Last Taken: 25 days 3 hrs 14 min 28 sec ago, Times taken: 260, Average Score:52.6% |  | Abraham Lincoln: 16th U.S. President Nov 6, 1860 - Abraham Lincoln is elected 16th President of the USA. Author: dave , Last Taken: 20 days 4 hrs 13 min 24 sec ago, Times taken: 1,334, Average Score:83.1% |  | Ward Bond - Character Actor Par Excellence November 5, 1960 - Ward Bond dies of a heart attack, aged 57. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 179 days 18 hrs 32 min 54 sec ago, Times taken: 5, Average Score:74% |  | T. S. Eliot - Poet and Dramatist November 4, 1948 - T.S. Eliot wins the Nobel Prize for Literature. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 14 hrs 13 min 32 sec ago, Times taken: 34, Average Score:60.3% |  | American Presidential Elections Election Day in America! Author: patrickryan , Last Taken: 32 days 21 hrs 45 min 27 sec ago, Times taken: 724, Average Score:45% |  | Sean Connery: Personal Life of a Celebrity Vale, Sean Connery. Author: 0zero0 , Last Taken: 24 days 3 hrs 53 min 26 sec ago, Times taken: 90, Average Score:49.9% |  | Halloween: A Haunted History Happy (or scary) Halloween! Author: bill , Last Taken: 75 days 21 hrs 41 min 57 sec ago, Times taken: 121, Average Score:45.7% |  | Henry Winkler - Versatile Actor Happy 75th Birthday, Henry Winkler! (Baby Boomers feel that little bit older!) Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 36 days 21 hrs 29 min 11 sec ago, Times taken: 101, Average Score:52.8% |  | John Glenn: American Astronaut & Politician October 29, 1998 - At 77, John Glenn becomes the oldest person to fly into space. Author: dave , Last Taken: 32 days 9 hrs 12 min 6 sec ago, Times taken: 170, Average Score:48.5% |  | Abigail Adams October 28, 1818 - Abigail Adams dies of typhoid fever, aged 73. Author: patrickryan , Last Taken: 45 days 3 hrs 50 min 1 sec ago, Times taken: 472, Average Score:55.9% |  | Ralph Nader: Presidential Candidate and Car Critic October 27, 1966 - Ralph Nader sets up consumer group known as "Nader's Raiders". Author: patrickryan , Last Taken: 246 days 21 hrs 45 min 11 sec ago, Times taken: 29, Average Score:50% |  | Margaret Sanger October 26, 1916 - U.S. sex educator, Margaret Sanger, is arrested for advocating birth control. Author: patrickryan , Last Taken: 161 days 1 hrs 4 min 31 sec ago, Times taken: 97, Average Score:53.9% |  | Bob Knight--Controversial Coach October 25 - Happy 80th Birthday, Bob Knight! Author: dartjock , Last Taken: 58 days 2 hrs 16 min 49 sec ago, Times taken: 69, Average Score:72% |  | Pele - Soccer Superstar October 23 - Happy 80th Birthday, Pele! Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 21 days 2 hrs 41 min 16 sec ago, Times taken: 5, Average Score:54% |  | Pretty Boy Floyd : Sagebrush Robin Hood October 22, 1934 - Charles "Pretty Boy" Floyd is shot dead by the FBI in Ohio. Author: dillinger1958 , Last Taken: 215 days 20 hrs 42 min 5 sec ago, Times taken: 101, Average Score:37.9% |  | Elton John - Superstar October 22, 1988 - Elton John sells our Madison Square Garden for a record 26th time. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 14 days 20 hrs 5 min 45 sec ago, Times taken: 60, Average Score:63% |  | Frank Lloyd Wright: His Life and Architecture October 21, 1959 - The Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, opens in New York. Author: dave , Last Taken: 70 days 5 hrs 59 min 13 sec ago, Times taken: 990, Average Score:45.6% |  | Burt Lancaster: Personal Life of a Celebrity October 20, 1994 - Burt Lancaster dies from a heart attack, aged 80. Author: 0zero0 , Last Taken: 26 days 2 hrs 32 min 49 sec ago, Times taken: 130, Average Score:53.3% |  | Dr.James Naismith-The Inventor of Basketball October 19, 1933 - The Berlin Olympic Committee decides to introduce basketball at the 1936 Olympics Author: dartjock , Last Taken: 74 days 7 hrs 47 min 37 sec ago, Times taken: 175, Average Score:55.8% |  | Francis Crick & James Watson - DNA Detectives October 18, 1962 - Francis Crick and James Watson win the Nobel Prize for Medicine. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 163 days 15 hrs 47 min 11 sec ago, Times taken: 1, Average Score:100% |  | Mr. Smith Goes to Washington October 17, 1939 - "Mr Smith Goes to Washington", directed by Frank Capra, is released in the U.S. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 8 hrs 43 min 9 sec ago, Times taken: 573, Average Score:58.7% |  | Angela Lansbury - Enduring and Gracious Actress October 16 - Happy 95th Birthday, Angela Lansbury! Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 16 days 6 hrs 47 min 26 sec ago, Times taken: 134, Average Score:55.4% |  | Abraham Lincoln - Personal Questions October 15, 1860 - Grace Bedell writes to Abraham Lincoln telling him to grow a beard. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 85 days 9 hrs 12 min 13 sec ago, Times taken: 217, Average Score:54.3% |  | William the Conqueror October 14, 1066 - William the Conqueror's Norman army defeats the forces of Harold II. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 1 days 6 hrs 26 min 15 sec ago, Times taken: 988, Average Score:54.6% |  | Bette Davis: Her Time in the Golden Era October 13, 1950 "All About Eve", one of Bette Davis' most famous roles, premieres in the U.S. Author: bill , Last Taken: 14 days 3 hrs 5 min 10 sec ago, Times taken: 368, Average Score:56.9% |  | The White House October 12, 1901 - Theodore Roosevelt renames the "Executive Mansion" as "The White House ". Author: dartjock , Last Taken: 248 days 10 hrs 18 min 52 sec ago, Times taken: 13, Average Score:54.6% |  | Saturday Night Live: The Early Years October 11, 1975 - "Saturday Night Live" premieres on NBC with George Carlin as host. Author: LittleLady , Last Taken: 47 days 8 hrs 10 min 53 sec ago, Times taken: 219, Average Score:37.6% |  | Susan B. Anthony- Pivotal Player in Women's Rights Movement Oct. 10, 1978 - Congress approves dollar coin honoring women's suffrage campaigner Susan B. Anthony Author: dartjock , Last Taken: 271 days 5 hrs 23 min 41 sec ago, Times taken: 218, Average Score:51.6% |  | Alvin C. York: American Hero October 8, 1918 - Alvin York single-handedly kills 25 and captures 132 Germans. Author: scarlettem , Last Taken: 7 days 19 hrs 8 min 38 sec ago, Times taken: 475, Average Score:65.4% |  | Rickey Henderson- King of Thieves October 7, 1989 - Rickey Henderson steals a record 8 bases in play-off games. Author: dartjock , Last Taken: 70 days 22 hrs 0 min 24 sec ago, Times taken: 22, Average Score:63.2% |  | Agatha Christie's Favorite Poisons October 6, 1952 - Agatha Christie's play "The Mousetrap" opens in London and is still running. Author: BubblyJolie , Last Taken: 74 days 9 hrs 51 min 58 sec ago, Times taken: 76, Average Score:51.1% |  | Bruno Sammartino- Wrestling Giant October 6 - Bruno Sammartino turns 85! Author: dartjock , Last Taken: 286 days 4 hrs 4 min 32 sec ago, Times taken: 34, Average Score:60% |
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