Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Alan Rock's Trivia

Q: Born on MAR 26, 1944: Diana Ross. Can you name the other two original members of the Supremes?
A: Florence Ballard. Mary Wilson. (Ballard was later replaced by Cindy Birdsong)

Q: Today in 1886: Asa Yoelson was born in Srednick, Russia. We know him better by what name?
A: Al Jolson. His hits included "Raggin' the Baby to Sleep," "The Spaniard That Blighted My Life," "Sonny Boy" and "April Showers"

Q: MAR 26, 1937: Spinach growers in Crystal City, Texas, unveiled a statue of their hero, can you name him?
A: Popeye the Sailor. It was erected on the town square. Its still there.

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