People 116273

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1   Who did Barack Obama defeat in the 2008 US Presidential election?
A   John McCain – Incumbent Republican President George W. Bush was ineligible to pursue a third term due to the term limits established by the Twenty-second Amendment.

2   Which notorious highwayman is reputed to have ridden a horse named Black Bess?
A   Dick Turpin. While the story of his legendary ride from London to York on Black Bess is largely a myth, he is certainly the figure most associated with the horse in popular culture.

3   What was the middle name of the late Diana, Princess of Wales?
A   Frances, born The Honourable Diana Frances Spencer on 1 July 1961 in Norfolk. She received the style Lady Diana Spencer in 1975, when her father inherited his Earldom. Lady Diana Spencer married The Prince of Wales at St Paul’s Cathedral in London on 29 July 1981.

4   What is the screen name of Hollywood heartthrob born Bernard Schwartz?
A   Tony Curtis, an American actor with a career that spanned six decades, achieving the height of his popularity in the 1950s and early 1960s. He acted in more than 100 films, in roles covering a wide range of genres.

5   On which East African island was the singer Freddie Mercury born?
A   Zanzibar (now part of Tanzania). His parents, Bomi and Jer Bulsara, were from the Parsi community of western India. He was born Farrokh Bulsara

6   Which American politician and commentator has children called Track, Bristol, Piper, Trig and Willow?
A   Sarah Palin. She was the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee under U.S. senator John McCain.

7   Which American industrialist and business magnate famously said in 1916 “History is more or less bunk”?
A   Henry Ford. He said it during an interview with the Chicago Tribune. Ford reportedly made the statement in response to his views on tradition and a focus on the present.

8   Who was the president of the USA at the time of the Wall Street Crash of 1929?
A   Herbert Hoover. The crash, which occurred on October 29, 1929 (“Black Tuesday”), marked the beginning of the Great Depression. Hoover had assumed office in March 1929 and faced the economic crisis from the very beginning of his presidency.

9   Which widely popular Welsh poet and writer had the middle name Marlais?
A   Dylan Thomas. He died at the age of 39 in New York City. By then, he had acquired a reputation, which he had encouraged, as a “roistering, drunken and doomed poet”.

10   Which modern-day American actress holds the record for the most Oscar nominations?
A   Meryl Streep, with a total of 21, nominated for 17 Best Actress and 4 Best Supporting Actress roles.