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Deaths in 2003

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Deaths in 2003 game quiz
"Here are questions about famous people who died in 2003."

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1. U.S. politician Strom Thurmond died in June at the age of 100. Thurmond burst onto the national scene with a third-party candidacy for President in which election?
    1940
    1952
    1948
    1968


2. Which beloved newsman died in June at the age of 82?
    Walter Cronkite
    Edward R. Murrow
    Chet Huntley
    David Brinkley


3. A singer known for his gravel-voiced sexy songs died on July 4th at the age of 58. Who was this singer?
    Barry Manilow
    Roy Orbison
    Ray Charles
    Barry White


4. The beloved comedian Bob Hope died on July 27th 2003. How old was Hope when he died?
    95
    85
    90
    100


5. Which famous dancer died in August 2003?
    Fred Astaire
    Mikhail Baryshnikov
    Gregory Hines
    Gene Kelly


6. Herb Brooks died in August. What is he known for?
    Climbing Mt. Everest despite being blind.
    Coaching the 1980 gold medal U.S. hockey team.
    Managing Bill Clinton's successful 1992 campaign.
    Owner of a fast food chain.


7. The cruel dictator Idi Amin died in August. What country did Amin rule from 1971 to 1979?
    Mali
    Botswana
    Uganda
    Ethiopia


8. Edward Teller, known as "the father of the H-bomb", died in September at the age of 95. In what country was Teller born?
    Germany
    Hungary
    U.S.A.
    Denmark


9. Which sport lost two players to suicide in July 2003?
    Football
    Baseball
    Soccer
    Hockey


10. The world of music lost a giant when the singer of hits such as "Folsom Prison Blues", "I Walk the Line", "Ring of Fire", and "A Boy Named Sue" died. Who was this recording star?
    Answer: (You can spend this. (Full name or last name))


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