Records 02 Pub Quiz (Free Printable)

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1   Who holds the record for the most international goals for the England men’s team, with 78 goals?
A   Harry Kane, surpassing Wayne Rooney’s previous record of 53.

2   Which nursery rhyme did Thomas Edison record first on his phonograph?
A   Mary Had a Little Lamb. Edison astonished himself and others with the first successful mechanical playback of human speech.

3   What is the nationality of record-breaking sprinter Usain Bolt?
A   Jamaican, he is considered the greatest sprinter of all time, known for his iconic “lightning bolt” pose and multiple Olympic gold medals for his home country.

4   Studio Two, arguably the world’s most famous recording space, is part of which legendary English studio?
A   Abbey Road Studios in London, the iconic studio famously associated with The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Adele, and countless other music legends.

5   Who drove “Thrust SSC”, the car that broke the land speed record in 1997?
A   Andy Green. On October 15, 1997, in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, USA, Andy Green piloted the jet-powered car to an average speed of 1,227.985 km/h (763.035 mph) over one measured mile, equivalent to Mach 1.02. The record still stands today.

6   Whose execution did Oliver Cromwell record as “a cruel necessity”?
A   Charles I. While the story that Cromwell muttered the words over the King’s corpse after the execution might be apocryphal and appeared in later accounts, it captures the widely held belief among the regicides (those who signed the King’s death warrant) that the execution. However, a harsh measure was essential for the future peace and stability of the Commonwealth of England.

7   Recorded around 1922, which record by Charles Penrose became a children’s favourite on BBC Radio?
A   The Laughing Policeman. Recorded by Charles Penrose (under the name Charles Jolly in some cases) and written by his wife, Mabel Anderson.

8   What was the only number one record by “Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich”?
A   The Legend of Xanadu, it topped the charts in March 1968.

9   What is the name of the HMV record label dog?
A   Nipper, a terrier mix who became an icon after being painted by his owner, Francis Barraud.

10   Which Manchester music venue was largely financed by the record label “Factory Records”?
A   The Haçienda, it was a pivotal spot for the city’s music scene, especially during the Madchester and Acid House eras, running from 1982 to 1997 and heavily supported by label acts like New Order.