30th May Quiz

The following quiz questions were submitted by Perry Bartlett. Perry runs a quiz night at Floyd's Bar, Cerro Branco, Albufeira in Portugal every Saturday & Wednesday night at 10pm. Many thanks Perry.

1. Who was burned at the stake in Rouen today in 1431?

2. Born today in 1908, who gave Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and many other Warner brothers characters their voice?

3. Wilbur Wright died today in 1912, in which North Carolina town did he and his brother make the first flight?

4. The first Indianapolis 500 race took place today in which decade of the 20th century?

5. Born today in 1909, which clarinetist and bandleader was known as ?The King of Swing??

6. In which field was Mickey Most, who died today in 203, famous?

7. The Republic of Biafra declared independence from which country today in 1967?

8. 34 today (2007), which comedian invented Avid Merrion?

9. The Lincoln Memorial was dedicated in which city today in 1922?

10. How old is former Clash drummer Topper Headon today (2007)?

ANSWERS 

1. Joan of Arc

2. Mel Blanc

3. Kitty Hawk

4. 1910s (1911)

5. Benny Goodman

6. Record Production

7. Nigeria

8. Leigh Francis

9. Washington DC

10. 52

 

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