Alan Rock's Trivia, Feb 22, 2010

Q: The title role in 1971's "Dirty Harry" was originally offered to (?) who turned it down, then to (?), who also turned it down, then to (?) who refused. The fourth candidate was Clint Eastwood, who gratefully accepted the role. Who were the first three actors?
A: Frank Sinatra, John Wayne, and Paul Newman.

Q: On February 22, 1959 the Daytona 500 was run for the first time. Who won?
A: Lee Petty.

Q: What was the first film in the 1940's major silver screen series that became Bob Hope's hallmark?
A: The "Road to Singapore."

Alan Rock's Trivia!

Questions:

1) Actor Lee Marvin was born on this date in 1924. He won a Best Actor Oscar for his role in this 1965 movie, called _____________.

2) Which state was the first to ban alcoholic beverages?

3) On this date in 1922, this vaudeville star became the first big name in show business to sign to a regular radio show. ____________

Answers:

1) Cat Ballou

2) Kansas

3) Ed Wynn

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Questions:

1) Who was the Russian cosmonaut to be in the first manned space mission?

2) Who was the first African-American to win an individual gold medal in the history of the Winter Olympics?

3) On this date in 1953, the first 3D movie opened at Loew's State Theater in New York, kicking off a brief fad, requiring 3D enthusiasts to attend the movies equipped with special glasses. What was the name of the film?

Answers:

1) Yuri Gagarin - in 1961.

2) Shani Davis won the men's 1,000 meter speed skating competition in Turin in 2006. He repeated the accomplishment last evening. In Turin, Shani hugged a teddy bear as he took his victory lap. When he skated his victory lap last night he held the American flag to his chest.

3) Bwana Devil was the name of the film. It starred Robert Stack and Barbara Britton.

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Questions:

1) On this date in 1844 the creator of the mail-order catalogue was born. Who was he?

Answers:

1) Montgomery Ward

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Questions:

1) Which president brought more pets - more than any other president - including cats, dogs, lizards, guinea pigs, ponies and kangaroos - to the White House?

2) Who was the only grandchild of a president to also become president?

3) Who was the first Boy Scout to become president?

4) "To Anacreon in Heaven" is heard at occasions where people are expected to stand when it is played.

Answers:

1) Teddy Roosevelt

2) Benjamin Harrison

3) John F. Kennedy

4) It is the theme for the Star Spangled Banner

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Questions:

1) George Washington never referred to the national capital by name. What did he call it?

2) Before leaving Illinois for the White House, Abraham Lincoln was forced to sell what two belongings?

Answers:

1) "Federal City"

2) Abraham Lincoln sold both his horse and cow.

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Questions:

1) In what language was the book Bambi first published?

2) On this date in 1877, the telephone was publicly demonstrated with a call between what two cities?

3) On this date in 1924, Paul Whiteman and his orchestra performed Rhapsody in Blue. Who was the featured soloist on piano?

Answers:

1) German

2) Boston and Salem, Massachusetts

3) The composer, George Gershwin

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Questions:

1) On this date in 1945, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston CHurchill, and Josef Stalin ended their wartime conference. Where was it held?

2) On this date in 1966, Willie Mays became the highest-paid baseball player, signing a two-year contract with the San Francisco Giants. How much was he paid?

Answers:

1) Yalta

2) $130,000

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Questions:

1) On February 10, 1942, history's first gold record was awarded to whom and for what song?

2) For what film did actresses Laura Dern and her mother Diane Ladd both receive Oscar nominations?

3) Where did the slogan "All the news that's fit to print" first appear?

Answers:

1) The Glenn Miller Orchestra for "Chattanooga Choo Choo." RCA presented a gold-sprayed master disc to Miller during a radio broadcast.

2) Rambling Rose -- Laura as Best Actress, and Diane for Best Supporting Actress.

3) On page one of the New York Times on February 10, 1897.

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Questions:

1) Born on this date in 1773, this president served the shortest term of any. Who was he?

2) The Hollywood "Walk of Fame" was inaugurated on this date in 1960. Who was the first to receive a star?

3) The first African American player was inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame on this date in 1971. Who was he?

4) On this date in 1997, The Simpsons became the longest-running animated series to air in prime-time. What other animated series held the record prior to The Simpsons?

Answers:

1) WIlliam Harrison famously caught a cold during his inauguration and died from it a month later.

2) Joanne Woodward

3) Satchel Paige

4) The Flintstones

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Questions:

1) Vessels at sea are often marked "HMS." What do those initials signify?

2) At a live performance, what does SRO stand for?

Answers:

1) "Her (or His) Majesty's Ship

2) standing room only

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Questions:

1) Who was the first couple to be shown in bed together on primetime television?

2) Who was the first president to be buried in Washington, D.C.?

Answers:

1) Fred and Wilma Flintstone

2) Woodrow Wilson

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Questions:

1) The first Olympics to be held in the U.S. opened on this date in 1932. Where did they take place?

2) This National Park was founded in 1872 and remains active today. It was the first National Park in the world. Which park is it and where is it located?

3) Launched January 31st, 1958, what was the name of this first U.S. satellite to orbit the Earth?

4) How many grams of fat should be consumed daily, based on the average 2,000 calorie per day average?

Answers:

1) Lake Placid, NY

2) Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

3) Explorer

4) 65

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Questions:

1) On this date in 1959, Buddy Holly, along with two other Rock and Roll stars were killed. Who were the other two?

2) The 16th Amendment became law on this date in 1913. What did it provide?

3) Who was the famous traitor who led attacks on West Point and New London, Connecticut?

4) Johan Gutenberg was born this date in 1468. What did he invent?

Answers:

1) Richie Valens and "The Big Bopper"

2) It provided that every American would be taxed according to income.

3) Benedict Arnold

4) The printing press

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Questions:

1) On this date in 1998, President Clinton presented what hadn't been seen in 30 years prior. What was it?

2) In Charles Schulz' beloved strip, "Peanuts," what was Linus's little brother's name?

3) What state capital was once named "Terminus"?

4) What was Farrah Fawcett's character's name on Charlie's Angels?

Answers:

1) A balanced budget

2) Rerun

3) Atlanta

4) Jill Munroe

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Questions:

1) On January 29, 1977, actor and comedian Freddy Prinze died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Can you name his co-star in the NBC series "Chico and the Man"?

2) On January 29, 1985, who became the first Heisman Trophy winner to be elected to pro football's Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio?

3) On January 29, 1951, actress Elizabeth Taylor divorced her first husband. Do you remember his name?

4) Who were the first players elected to Baseball's Hall of Fame on January 29, 1936?

Answers:

1) Jack Albertson

2) O.J. Simpson

3) Conrad Hilton, Jr.

4) Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson, and Walter Johnson

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Questions:

1) This actor, born on this date in 1981, appeared in Avalon, Forever Young, and Radio Flyer, all prior to the blockbuster Tolkien series of films, in which he played Froda. Who is he?

2) It was on this date in 1956 that Elvis first appeared on national TV, performing "Heartbreak Hotel." What was the show?

3) He served as Secretary of State in George Washington's administration, then later became president. Who was he?

4) What percentage of pet owners keep a picture of their pet on them?

Answers:

1) Elijah Wood

2) The Dorsey Brothers Stage Show. It was a summer replacement show featuring Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey.

3) Thomas Jefferson

4) 40%

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Questions:

1) The city of Yerba Buena, CA changed its name in 1847. What is its current name?

2) Who was the Democratic challenger to the incumbent democrat, Jimmy Carter in the 1980 presidential election?

Answers:

1) San Francisco

2) Ted Kennedy

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Questions:

1) Paul Newman was born on this date in 1925. He was disqualified from Navy Pilot School during WWII for what reason?

2) Who was the nation's first female Attorney General?

3) What president had served first as Secretary of War?

4) The world's largest diamond was discovered this date in 1905. How many carats was it and how much did it weigh?

Answers:

1) He was color blind

2) Janet Reno

3) William Howard Taft

4) 3,106 carats and 1.25 ounces

Alan Rock's Trivia!

Questions:

1) Elvis made only one television commercial -- for what product?

2) Which president was the first to hold a televised press conference, carried live on both radio and television?

3) On this date in 1927, Benjamin Kubelsky married Sadye Marks. We know them better as ______________ .

4) The U.S. Attorney General heads which Cabinet department?

Answers:

1) Southern Maid Doughnuts in 1954.

2) John F. Kennedy

3) Jack Benny and Mary Livingston

4) The Department of Justice