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Trivia and Biography Quizzes on Famous People and Celebrities
| Alexander Hamilton July 12, 1804 - Alexander Hamilton dies the day after being shot in a duel with Aaron Burr. Author: bbdd411 , Last Taken: 610 days 6 hrs 4 min 6 sec ago, Times taken: 965, Average Score:83%
| | Vladimir Lenin - Father of the Soviet Union July 10, 1898 - Vladimir Ilyich Lenin marries fellow revolutionary Nadezhda "Nadya" Krupskaya. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 296 days 14 hrs 22 min 47 sec ago, Times taken: 194, Average Score:58.6%
| | Kim Basinger- Actress/ Fashion Model July 9, 1992 - Kim Basinger receives a Star on Hollywood Boulevard. Author: dartjock , Last Taken: 434 days 2 hrs 37 min 37 sec ago, Times taken: 40, Average Score:56.5%
| | Warren G. Harding: 29th U.S. President July 8, 1923 - Warren G. Harding becomes 1st sitting US President to visit Alaska. Author: bill , Last Taken: 1648 days 15 hrs 34 min 24 sec ago, Times taken: 208, Average Score:52.5%
| | The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln: Part 2 July 7, 1865 - Four conspirators found guilty of Lincoln's assassination are hanged. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 389 days 6 hrs 36 min 11 sec ago, Times taken: 646, Average Score:66.2%
| | Isaac Newton - Scientific Genius July 5, 1687 - Isaac Newton's great work outlining his theories is published in England. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 124 days 2 hrs 7 min 34 sec ago, Times taken: 83, Average Score:52.5%
| | Famous July 4th Birthdays See which famous people share a birthday with the nation! Author: solitaire , Last Taken: 379 days 10 hrs 24 min 36 sec ago, Times taken: 56, Average Score:58%
| | The Statue of Liberty July 3, 1986 US President Reagan presides over relighting of renovated Statue of Liberty. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 7 hrs 2 min 10 sec ago, Times taken: 15, Average Score:46%
| | Fred Gwynne: More Than Just a Munster! July 2, 1993 Fred Gwynne, American actor , dies of pancreatic cancer at the age of 66. Author: bill , Last Taken: 312 days 4 hrs 53 min 38 sec ago, Times taken: 97, Average Score:58.1%
| | Battle of Gettysburg - Part II July 1, 1863 - Day 1 of the Battle of Gettysburg. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 1117 days 8 hrs 58 min 21 sec ago, Times taken: 179, Average Score:64.9%
| | Margaret Mitchell: Southern Author June 30, 1936 - Margaret Mitchell's most famous novel is published. Author: scarlettem , Last Taken: 566 days 7 hrs 4 min 30 sec ago, Times taken: 63, Average Score:54.6%
| | Tom Cruise: Versatile Actor June 29, 2012 - Actress Katie Holmes (33) divorces American film actor and producer Tom Cruise (50). Author: dave , Last Taken: 1527 days 11 hrs 28 min 23 sec ago, Times taken: 181, Average Score:56.9%
| | The Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand June 28, 1914 - The Archduke Ferdinand is assassinated, sparking World War 1. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 226 days 4 hrs 21 min 49 sec ago, Times taken: 144, Average Score:62.8%
| | Julia Roberts Basics June 27, 1993 - Julia Roberts and Lyle Lovett wed. They divorce in 1995. Author: BubblyJolie , Last Taken: 1934 days 6 hrs 26 min 13 sec ago, Times taken: 193, Average Score:55.1%
| | Eleanor Parker - Woman of a Thousand Faces June 22 - Celebrating the centenary of the birth of Eleanor Parker! Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 284 days 9 hrs 47 min 43 sec ago, Times taken: 89, Average Score:60.1%
| | Battle of the Little Big Horn June 25, 1876 - The US 7th Cavalry is wiped out at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 46 min 32 sec ago, Times taken: 222, Average Score:68.5%
| | The Seasons: Summer Welcome to Summer! Author: bill , Last Taken: 659 days 8 hrs 6 min 23 sec ago, Times taken: 1,160, Average Score:55.3%
| | Harry Houdini: Escape Artist June 22, 1894 Harry Houdini marries Bessie Rahner. Author: bill , Last Taken: 672 days 6 hrs 34 min 51 sec ago, Times taken: 170, Average Score:39.6%
| | Prince William of Wales June 21 - Turning 40 today, Prince William! Author: bill , Last Taken: 1698 days 11 hrs 40 min 29 sec ago, Times taken: 341, Average Score:56.9%
| | Paula Abdul: Personal Life of a Celebrity June 19 - Happy 60th Birthday, Paula Abdul! Author: 0zero0 , Last Taken: 314 days 6 hrs 9 min 15 sec ago, Times taken: 138, Average Score:53.5%
| | Paul McCartney: Personal Life of a Celebrity June 18 - Happy 80th Birthday, Paul McCartney! Author: bill , Last Taken: 538 days 18 hrs 0 min 25 sec ago, Times taken: 226, Average Score:66.1%
| | William Boeing - The Father of Commercial Aviation June 15, 1916 - The Boeing Model 1 [B & W Seaplane], the 1st Boeing product, flies for the 1st time. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 1099 days 15 hrs 30 min 31 sec ago, Times taken: 97, Average Score:33.8%
| | Ronald Reagan: 40th U.S. President June 14, 1989 - Ronald Reagan is made an honorary knight by Queen Elizabeth. Author: charles , Last Taken: 260 days 14 hrs 0 min 58 sec ago, Times taken: 380, Average Score:63.1%
| | Ben Chifley: 16th Australian Prime Minister June 13, 1951 - Ben Chifley dies of a heart attack at the age of 65. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 650 days 19 hrs 36 min 13 sec ago, Times taken: 33, Average Score:53%
| | Indiana Jones and the Lost Ark June 12, 1981 - "Raiders of the Lost Ark" is released in America. Author: lmcubs , Last Taken: 297 days 14 hrs 11 min 8 sec ago, Times taken: 572, Average Score:71.1%
| | Miracle on 34th Street - the 1947 version June 10, 1947 - "Miracle on 34th Street" is released and goes on to become a Christmas favorite. Author: lmcubs , Last Taken: 135 days 23 hrs 44 min 9 sec ago, Times taken: 299, Average Score:67.9%
| | AC/DC Basics June 11, 1976 - AC/DC begin their first headline tour of Britain. Author: dartjock , Last Taken: 1526 days 1 hrs 46 min 55 sec ago, Times taken: 44, Average Score:66.1%
| | Attila the Hun June 8, 452 - Attila and his hordes invade Italy. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 45 days 22 hrs 34 min 43 sec ago, Times taken: 436, Average Score:63.2%
| | Thomas Malthus - Population Prophet June 7, 1798 Thomas Malthus publishes his influential 'Essay on the Principle of Population". Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 524 days 10 hrs 58 min 41 sec ago, Times taken: 2, Average Score:65%
| | D-Day Part II June 6, 1944 - A day where courageous men and women began the fight to retake Europe. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 540 days 16 hrs 21 min 44 sec ago, Times taken: 81, Average Score:49.5%
| | Johnny Weissmuller - The Definitive Tarzan June 5, 1927 - Johnny Weissmuller sets world records in 100m and 200m Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 147 days 8 hrs 43 min 31 sec ago, Times taken: 57, Average Score:64.2%
| | Aretha Franklin - Queen of Soul June 3, 1967 - Aretha Franklin's song "Respect" reaches #1. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 46 days 9 hrs 44 min 33 sec ago, Times taken: 85, Average Score:48.4%
| | Harriet Tubman: Abolitionist, Humanitarian and Union Spy June 2, 1863 - Harriet Tubman leads Union guerrillas into Maryland, freeing slaves Author: dana , Last Taken: 1543 days 8 hrs 43 min 54 sec ago, Times taken: 715, Average Score:58.3%
| | Queen Victoria: 19th Century Queen May 30, 1842 - Queen Victoria survives an assassination attempt. Author: scarlettem , Last Taken: 545 days 7 hrs 25 min 20 sec ago, Times taken: 434, Average Score:72.5%
| | Boris Johnson - British Prime Minister May 29, 2021 - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (56) marries third wife Carrie Symonds (33). Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 194 days 12 hrs 53 min 8 sec ago, Times taken: 5, Average Score:60%
| | Oscar Wilde: Irish Author & Poet May 29, 1884 Irish writer Oscar Wilde marries Constance Lloyd in London. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 381 days 23 hrs 6 min 30 sec ago, Times taken: 59, Average Score:42.2%
| | Watergate Scandal Basics May 28 - 50 years ago today, "plumbers" break into the Watergate Hotel to install listening devices Author: BubblyJolie , Last Taken: 783 days 8 hrs 42 min 4 sec ago, Times taken: 711, Average Score:71.6%
| | Christopher Lee May 27 - Christopher Lee would have been 100 today! Author: dartjock , Last Taken: 207 days 0 hrs 54 min 17 sec ago, Times taken: 77, Average Score:61%
| | Actors Who've Played the Vampire May 26, 1897 - The novel "Dracula" by Bram Stoker is published in London Author: martha , Last Taken: 517 days 17 hrs 41 min 43 sec ago, Times taken: 741, Average Score:50.6%
| | Gilbert and Sullivan Songs May 25, 1878 - Gilbert & Sullivan's operetta "H.M.S. Pinafore" debuts in London. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 139 days 10 hrs 50 min 58 sec ago, Times taken: 134, Average Score:72.4%
| | John Hancock May 24, 1775 - John Hancock is unanimously elected President of the Continental Congress Author: patrickryan , Last Taken: 667 days 12 hrs 48 min 46 sec ago, Times taken: 185, Average Score:49.9%
| | Bonnie and Clyde: The Criminal Couple May 23, 1934: Criminals Bonnie and Clyde are ambushed by police and killed in Black Lake, LA. Author: 0zero0 , Last Taken: 91 days 13 hrs 25 min 27 sec ago, Times taken: 1,121, Average Score:51.3%
| | Charles Lindbergh May 21, 1927 - Charles Lindbergh lands in Paris becoming the first person to fly the Atlantic Ocean. Author: dave , Last Taken: 216 days 6 hrs 9 min 33 sec ago, Times taken: 290, Average Score:52.3%
| | Vasco da Gama: European Explorer May 20, 1498 - Vasco da Gama becomes the first European to reach India by boat. Author: bill , Last Taken: 1052 days 16 hrs 20 min 15 sec ago, Times taken: 660, Average Score:51.1%
| | Sophia Loren: Glamorous Italian Actress May 19, 1982 - Sophia Loren is jailed in Naples for tax evasion. Author: madman , Last Taken: 77 days 6 hrs 9 min 18 sec ago, Times taken: 129, Average Score:53.5%
| | George Strait: Country Music Star! May 18 - Happy 70th Birthday, George Strait! Author: phonerec , Last Taken: 120 days 5 hrs 21 min 25 sec ago, Times taken: 694, Average Score:73.9%
| | Marquis de Sade May 17, 1763 - Marquis de Sade (22) weds Renee Pelagie de Montreuil in Paris. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 285 days 15 hrs 47 min 22 sec ago, Times taken: 18, Average Score:50.6%
| | The Muppet Show - Character Match May 16, 1990 - Jim Henson dies from pneumonia complications at the age of 53. Author: dartjock , Last Taken: 691 days 8 hrs 41 min 57 sec ago, Times taken: 61, Average Score:80.8%
| | C.C.DeVille - Poison Musician May 14 - Turning 60 today - C. C. DeVille! Author: dartjock , Last Taken: 57 days 14 hrs 14 min 6 sec ago, Times taken: 211, Average Score:57.5%
| | Kelsey Grammer May 13, 2004 - The final episode of "Frasier" airs on US TV. Author: bill , Last Taken: 1055 days 3 hrs 19 min 13 sec ago, Times taken: 92, Average Score:62.9%
| | King George VI - An Example of Devotion and Duty May 12, 1937 - George VI is coronated as King of Britain. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 515 days 6 hrs 15 min 21 sec ago, Times taken: 177, Average Score:78.2%
| | Emilio Estevez May 12 - Happy 60th, Emilio Estevez! Author: dartjock , Last Taken: 205 days 20 hrs 3 min 6 sec ago, Times taken: 65, Average Score:61.4%
| | Andrew Carnegie - Millionaire Businessman and Philanthropist May 11, 1904 - Andrew Carnegie donates $1.5 million to build a peace palace. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 49 min 4 sec ago, Times taken: 499, Average Score:56.2%
| | Nancy Walker - Her Life and Characters May 10 - Nancy Walker would have been 100 today! Author: dartjock , Last Taken: 1099 days 10 hrs 23 min 14 sec ago, Times taken: 17, Average Score:47.6%
| | Christopher Columbus: Navigator & Colonizer May 9, 1502 - Christopher Columbus leaves Spain on his 4th and final trip to the New World. Author: bill , Last Taken: 1076 days 5 hrs 30 min 40 sec ago, Times taken: 308, Average Score:66.6%
| | Raquel Welch - Timeless Beauty May 8, 1959 - Raquel Tajeda weds James Welch. They divorce in 1964. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 156 days 14 hrs 11 min 16 sec ago, Times taken: 64, Average Score:41.6%
| | World War II 1945 - The European Campaign May 7, 1945 - Germany surrenders to the Allies, ending the European campaign of World War II. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 540 days 11 hrs 13 min 32 sec ago, Times taken: 13, Average Score:53.1%
| | Hindenburg Disaster May 6: 85 years ago today, the German airship Hindenburg explodes in flames at Lakehurst, NJ. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 130 days 3 hrs 55 min 17 sec ago, Times taken: 280, Average Score:57.7%
| | Alan Shepard, Jr - American Astronaut and Naval Aviator May 5, 1961 - Alan Shepard becomes the first American in space, aboard Freedom 7. Author: patrickryan , Last Taken: 537 days 21 hrs 37 min 15 sec ago, Times taken: 87, Average Score:51.8%
| | Anne Frank: World War II Diary Author May 3, 1960 - The Anne Frank House is opened in Holland. Author: phonerec , Last Taken: 541 days 15 hrs 4 min 25 sec ago, Times taken: 219, Average Score:66.3%
| | Orson Welles: Sophisticated Actor & Director May 1, 1941 - Orson Welles' masterpiece "Citizen Kane" premieres in New York City. Author: bill , Last Taken: 714 days 6 hrs 35 min 13 sec ago, Times taken: 79, Average Score:51.3%
| | Lou Gehrig: Iron Man April 30, 1939 - Lou Gehrig sets a record playing his 2,130th game for the Yankees, his last. Author: dartjock , Last Taken: 252 days 4 hrs 11 min 41 sec ago, Times taken: 101, Average Score:74.1%
| | The Simpsons' Name Game April 29, 2018 - "The Simpsons" become the longest running show in U.S. TV history. Author: Tadhg , Last Taken: 504 days 10 hrs 39 min 51 sec ago, Times taken: 239, Average Score:33.4%
| | William Bligh - Controversial Sailor and Governor April 28, 1789 - Fletcher Christian leads his infamous mutiny on the Bounty against William Bligh. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 538 days 15 hrs 39 min 35 sec ago, Times taken: 19, Average Score:36.3%
| | Rod Stewart April 26, 1982 - Rod Stewart is mugged on Hollywood Boulevarde and has his Porsche stolen. Author: bill , Last Taken: 454 days 1 hrs 52 min 6 sec ago, Times taken: 314, Average Score:71.9%
| | Edwin Hubble - American Astronomer April 25, 1990 - The Hubble space telescope is placed into orbit from the space shuttle Discovery. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 783 days 23 hrs 17 min 33 sec ago, Times taken: 47, Average Score:58.9%
| | Barbra Streisand Lyrics April 24 - Happy 80th Birthday, Barbra! Author: zendyk , Last Taken: 177 days 3 hrs 0 min 19 sec ago, Times taken: 159, Average Score:63.9%
| | Dave Halliwill April 21 - Happy 60th Birthday to PeopleQuiz co-founder, Dave Halliwill! Author: curly , Last Taken: 1557 days 0 hrs 44 min 33 sec ago, Times taken: 14, Average Score:32.9%
| | Macbeth - "Blood will have blood" April 20, 1611 - First known performance of Shakespeare's Macbeth at the Globe Theatre, London. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 98 days 2 hrs 4 min 49 sec ago, Times taken: 21, Average Score:64.8%
| | Sally Ride - First American woman in space April 19, 1982 - Sally Ride is chosen to be the first US female astronaut. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 740 days 0 hrs 22 min 54 sec ago, Times taken: 240, Average Score:59.9%
| | Paul Revere - American Patriot April 18, 1775 - Paul Revere and William Dawes make their famous ride. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 341 days 14 hrs 54 min 51 sec ago, Times taken: 265, Average Score:55.4%
| | Chicago Bears Team History: 1985-86 Season April 17, 1933 -- The Chicago Bears score their first NFL victory. Author: bill , Last Taken: 63 days 4 hrs 1 min 51 sec ago, Times taken: 726, Average Score:79.8%
| | Bill Belichick: Early Career April 16 - Happy 70th Birthday, Bill Belichick! Author: catherine , Last Taken: 606 days 5 hrs 57 min 39 sec ago, Times taken: 88, Average Score:44.9%
| | William Howard Taft: 27th U.S. President April 15, 1910 - William Taft becomes the first President to throw the first ball of a baseball game Author: bill , Last Taken: 358 days 4 hrs 23 min 52 sec ago, Times taken: 275, Average Score:42.6%
| | Loretta Lynn: Country Music Sensation April 14 - Happy 90th Birthday, Loretta Lynn! Author: scarlettem , Last Taken: 120 days 5 hrs 11 min 24 sec ago, Times taken: 683, Average Score:81.1%
| | George Frederic Handel - Sublime Composer April 13, 1742 - Handel's oratorio "Messiah" premieres globally in Dublin. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 1119 days 17 hrs 40 min 31 sec ago, Times taken: 27, Average Score:50.4%
| | Civil War Grab Bag #3 April 12. 1861 - Fort Sumter is attacked by the Confederacy, starting the U.S. Civil War. Author: bill , Last Taken: 1579 days 8 hrs 29 min 17 sec ago, Times taken: 258, Average Score:61%
| | American Revolutionary War Basics April 11, 1783 - Hostilities in the American Revolutionary War formally end. Author: garrett , Last Taken: 143 days 15 hrs 10 min 56 sec ago, Times taken: 4,113, Average Score:70.1%
| | Titanic: Legacy of Tragedy April 10, 1912 - The RMS Titanic leaves on its maiden (and final) voyage. Author: , Last Taken: 1102 days 7 hrs 29 min 55 sec ago, Times taken: 91, Average Score:64.2%
| | Robert E. Lee - Part II April 9, 1865 - Robert E. Lee surrenders the Confederate army to U. S. Grant at Appomattox. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 309 days 9 hrs 9 min 11 sec ago, Times taken: 73, Average Score:71%
| | Hank Aaron - Hitting Machine April 8, 1974 - Hank Aaron hits his 715th home run, breaking Babe Ruth's record. Author: dartjock , Last Taken: 1090 days 11 hrs 46 min 48 sec ago, Times taken: 144, Average Score:59%
| | Jesus Christ: According to The Bible April 7, 30 AD - According to historians, today is the date Jesus was crucified. Author: bill , Last Taken: 538 days 13 hrs 39 min 53 sec ago, Times taken: 580, Average Score:60.6%
| | Masters Tournament Firsts #2 Another Masters quiz in Masters week! Author: garrett , Last Taken: 1738 days 12 hrs 37 min 48 sec ago, Times taken: 58, Average Score:39.8%
| | Masters Tournament Firsts Its on in Augusta this weekend Author: garrett , Last Taken: 1662 days 6 hrs 46 min 55 sec ago, Times taken: 184, Average Score:40.4%
| | Doris Day: The Girl Next Door April 3 - Doris Day would have been 100 today! Author: solitaire , Last Taken: 167 days 19 hrs 13 min 14 sec ago, Times taken: 536, Average Score:63.2%
| | Charles Dickens: British Author April 2, 1836 - Charles Dickens (24) marries Catherine Hogarth (20). Author: phonerec , Last Taken: 65 days 9 hrs 45 min 11 sec ago, Times taken: 708, Average Score:52.8%
| | Debbie Reynolds - Darling of the Musicals April 1 - Debbie Reynolds would have been 90 today! Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 656 days 16 hrs 41 min 6 sec ago, Times taken: 145, Average Score:64.8%
| | Warren Beatty: American Actor March 30 - Happy 85th Birthday, Warren Beatty! Author: FRANKL1965 , Last Taken: 649 days 3 hrs 37 min 10 sec ago, Times taken: 28, Average Score:57.1%
| | Niagara Falls March 29, 1848 - Niagara Falls tops flowing for 30 hours due to an ice jam. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 63 days 11 hrs 45 min 29 sec ago, Times taken: 31, Average Score:57.7%
| | Ringo Starr: Life After The Beatles March 27, 1970 - Ringo Starr releases his first solo album "Sentimental Journey". Author: lmcubs , Last Taken: 1640 days 14 hrs 56 min 15 sec ago, Times taken: 118, Average Score:62.4%
| | Christie Brinkley - America's Favorite Covergirl March 26, 1994 - Christie Brinkley and Billy Joel divorce after 9 years of marriage Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 1560 days 22 hrs 13 min 53 sec ago, Times taken: 27, Average Score:60.4%
| | Elton John - Superstar March 25 - Happy 75th Birthday, Elton John! Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 542 days 12 hrs 8 min 50 sec ago, Times taken: 54, Average Score:62.8%
| | The Seasons: Spring Welcome to Spring in the Northern Hemisphere! Author: bill , Last Taken: 402 days 10 hrs 14 min 52 sec ago, Times taken: 5,628, Average Score:53.8%
| | Jimmy Stewart: Enduring Actor March 22, 1941 - James Stewart is inducted into the US Army, the first major film star to join up. Author: bill , Last Taken: 397 days 4 hrs 58 min 40 sec ago, Times taken: 163, Average Score:50.3%
| | Matthew Broderick - American Actor March 21 - Happy 60th Birthday, Matthew Broderick! Author: 0zero0 , Last Taken: 634 days 17 hrs 38 min 4 sec ago, Times taken: 293, Average Score:48.3%
| | Napoleon Bonaparte - Part II March 20, 1815 - Napoleon returns to Paris after escaping his imprisonment on the isle of Elba. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 538 days 15 hrs 32 min 14 sec ago, Times taken: 117, Average Score:56.8%
| | Otto von Bismarck - German Statesman March 18, 1890 - Ott von Bismarck resigns as chancellor after 19 years in the position. Author: grant228 , Last Taken: 562 days 0 hrs 29 min 38 sec ago, Times taken: 286, Average Score:54.5%
| | Brittany Daniel Happy Birthday Brittany Author: bill , Last Taken: 1108 days 7 hrs 59 min 49 sec ago, Times taken: 4, Average Score:45%
| | Rolls Royce - The Partnership that built an icon. March 15, 1906 - The Rolls Royce partnership is formalized. Author: dave , Last Taken: 1142 days 0 hrs 30 min 9 sec ago, Times taken: 2, Average Score:85%
| | The Coca-Cola Company March 12, 1894 - Coca-Cola.is sold in bottles for the first in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Author: bill , Last Taken: 218 days 22 hrs 7 min 15 sec ago, Times taken: 554, Average Score:56.8%
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