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1 In which year did Nelson Mandela finally walk as a free man after serving 27 years behind bars?
A South Africa released him on February 11, 1990. Previously, the government had incarcerated him for his anti-apartheid activism.
2 Born Christmas Day 1919, which TV soap did actress Noele Gordon gain fame from?
A Crossroads. Specifically, she transformed herself into a household name by portraying the central matriarch of the Crossroads motel. Consequently, viewers followed her journey through every iteration of the character, from her early days as Meg Richardson to her final years as Meg Mortimer.
3 What age had cultural icon James Dean reached when he tragically met his end in a 1955 car accident?
A 24 years old. At the time of his death, he had only one film released (East of Eden), with Rebel Without a Cause and Giant released posthumously. Consequently, his infamous “Little Bastard” Porsche 550 Spyder continues to fuel numerous urban legends and “curses” throughout Hollywood lore.
4 What empire did Genghis Khan lead?
A The Mongol Empire. He united the nomadic tribes to create the largest contiguous land empire in history.
5 Which notorious individual did Jack Ruby fatally shoot in a Dallas police station basement on November 24th, 1963, just two days after the Kennedy assassination?
A Jack Ruby shot Lee Harvey Oswald. Authorities formally charged Lee Harvey Oswald with the assassination of President John F. Kennedy only hours before Jack Ruby’s fatal intervention.
6 Which silent film star received a knighthood in 1975?
A Charlie Chaplin. Queen Elizabeth II knighted him at Buckingham Palace on March 4, 1975.
7 Who did the Lakota Sioux and Cheyenne warriors defeat at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876?
A Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer.
8 Which courageous woman from Montgomery, Alabama, sparked a landmark civil rights movement when she famously refused to relinquish her bus seat to a white passenger?
A Rosa Parks. Her act of defiance sparked the Montgomery bus boycott.
9 Which town in the North West of England claims the title of the birthplace of the legendary entertainer, George Formby?
A Wigan. Although the town shared a long history with Lancashire, Greater Manchester now manages its administrative affairs in the North West of England.
10 What birth name did horror icon Boris Karloff originally use before he adopted his famous stage moniker?
A William Henry Pratt adopted the stage name Boris Karloff specifically because he intended to shield his respected family from any potential embarrassment associated with the acting profession.