Easy Famous People Trivia Quiz Questions With Answers For Seniors
What is the birthday of Mario Andretti, who only has a real
birthday every four years?
A: 29th Feb.
Diana, Princess of Wales, led the campaign against the use of
which explosive devices?
A: Land Mines.
In which Olympics did Flo Jo win the 100 and 200 meters?
A: Seoul 1988.
Who was Addicted to Love in the 80s?
A: Robert Palmer.
Who was South Africa's first black president?
A: Nelson Mandela.
What nickname was given to basketball's Wilt Chamberlain?
A: The Stilt.
Che Guevara was a
revolutionary from which
South American country?
A: Argentina.
Which president said, "If Lincoln were alive today, he'd roll
over in his grave"?
A: Gerald Ford.
Mayor Barry, who was arrested in 1990 was mayor of which city?
A: Washington.
Who had a 70s No 1 with The Most Beautiful
Girl?
A: Charlie Rich.
On which press baron was Citizen Kane based?
A: William Randolph Hearst.
Who was the youngest Wimbledon women's
tennis champion of the 20th
century?
A: Martina Hingis.
James brown was called the Godfather of what?
A: Soul.
What was the last name of Ferdinand and Imelda,
leaders of the
Philippines?
A: Marcos.
Which US President George was the US's youngest ever pilot in
WWII?
A: Bush.
Who had 90s hits with Nobody and Twisted?
A: Keith Sweat.
Which Evelyn won Olympic gold on the athletics track?
A: Ashford.
In which decade of the 20th century was the first world Series in
baseball played?
A: First decade (1903).
Which musical was based on Wild West star Annie Oakley?
A: Annie Get Your Gun.
Bob Hawke and Paul Keating were prime ministers of which country?
A: Australia.
What nationality was Brian Keenan, held hostage with John
McCarthy?
A: Irish.
Who had 70s hits singing with Tenille?
A: Captain.
Which former actor and US President received an honorary British
Knighthood?
A: Ronald Reagan.
Which Jackie was the first regular black baseball player in a top
team?
A: Robinson.
In 1978 which future president became the youngest state governor
for 40 years?
A: Bill Clinton.
Idi Amin became president of which country?
A: Uganda.
Pol Pot led the Khmer Rouge on which continent?
A: Asia.
Who was the Gary who sang with the Union Gap?
A: Puckett.
Robert Polhill was released in 1990 as a hostage in which
country?
A: Lebanon.
Which tennis player had a father named Peter who was jailed for
tax irregularities?
A: Steffi Graf.
How is rock and roller Charles Berry better known?
A: Chuck Berry.
What is Bill Clinton's next first name after William?
A: Jefferson.
Which American leader did Lee Harvey Oswald assassinate?
A: John F Kennedy.
Who created the character Ziggy Stardust?
A: David Bowie.
Who announced the invention of the
electric
battery in 1902?
A: Thomas Edison.
Which British runner became the oldest ever Olympic 100m winner?
A; Linford Christie.
Which actor Kenneth was Emma Thompson's first husband?
A: Branagh.
In the 90s Silvio Berlusconi won the general
election in which
country?
A: Italy.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu fought for civil rights in which country?
A: South Africa.
Who has been both Bad and Dangerous?
A: Michael Jackson.
What was the name of Nelson Mandela's wife when he was released
from prison?
A: Winnie.
What type of attack caused Arthur Ashe to give up tennis?
A: Heart attack.
Cecil B De Mille found fame in which industry?
A: Movie.
Who was the longest serving US President of the 1950s?
A: Dwight D Eisenhower.