Thursday, February 19, 2009

Today's Trivia Teasers

Q: Actor Lee Marvin was born on this date in 1924 (d. 1987). Can you named the 1965 movie for which he won a Best Actor Academy Award?
A: Cat Ballou

Q: Who was the only woman to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor?
A: Dr. Mary Walker, died Feb 19, 1919. She was awarded the medal while serving as an officer in the Union Army during the Civil War, but in 1917 a review board claimed Dr.Walker had not earned the medal and revoked it. At age 85 she was asked to return the medal. She replied, "Over my dead body!",two years later she was buried with her metal.

Q: On Feb 19, 1922, which vaudeville star became the first big name in show business to sign for a regular radio show?
A: Ed Wynn

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