Ships That Passed In The Night

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1. Famed U.S. columnist and humorist Robert Benchley (father of author Nathaniel Benchley and grandfather of 'Jaws' author Peter Benchley) died November 21, 1945...the same day what 'bubbly' Oscar-winning actress was born. Goldie Hawn Diane Keaton Carol Kane Bette Midler

2. On October 9, 1967, famed Latin guerilla leader Ernesto 'Che' Guevara was executed by a Bolivian army squad, the same day what future Latin warrior of the pro wrestling circuit jumped into the squared circle...in this case, a crib? El Hijo de Santo Rey Mysterio Eddie Guerrero Konan

3. Hollywood producer Jerry Weintraub, who oversaw such films as the 'Karate Kid' series, the 'Oceans Eleven' series and 'Nashville' was born September 26, 1937, the same date what vocal diva died in a car accident? Billie Holiday Maybelle Carter Anita O'Day Bessie Smith

4. One of the most colorful British military leaders, Maj. General Orde Wingate, made the greatest impressions in Palestine and in the Far East through the formation of military units like the Gideon Force and the Chindits. He was killed in a plane crash March 24, 1944, the same day what 'gung ho' actor yelled for the first time? Jack Webb Louis Gossett Jr. R. Lee Ermey Frank Sutton

5. On November 20, 1925, Alexandra, the Queen consort of British ruler Edward VII died. On the same date, what member of a U.S. 'royal' family was born? Theodore Roosevelt Jr. Henry Cabot Lodge IV John Jacob Astor III Robert F. Kennedy

6. Oscar-nominated actor John Garfield, who made such memorable films as 'The Postman Always Rings Twice', 'Pride of the Marines' and 'Body and Soul', died May 21, 1952, after fighting the infamous 'Hollywood blacklist'. On the same date, what tough guy-turned-actor fought his way into the world? Bruce Willis Nick Cassavetes Mr. T Mickey Roarke

7. On December 2, 1859, painter George Seurat, the father of neo-impressionism (especially pointillism), was born in Paris, France. On the same day, what fiery abolitionist was facing the hangman's noose in Harpers Ferry, Virginia? Nat Turner Denmark Vesey Fredrick Douglass John Brown

8. August 3, 1924 marked the passing of author Joseph Conrad, whose novel 'Heart of Darkness' provided the backdrop for the film 'Apocalypse Now' in 1979. What other literary figure made his debut on the same date? Leon Uris Joseph Heller John Irving Gay Talese

9. PGA and Senior circuit golf great Miller Barber was born March 31, 1931...the same date what American football great passed away in a plane crash? Amos Alonzo Stagg Pop Warner Knute Rockne Walter Camp

10. Two beautiful actresses, Australian Toni Colette and American Jenny McCarthy, were born November 1, 1972. What artist who gave beauty to words (that's a poet to you and me) died the same date? Robert Frost James Dickey Ogden Nash Ezra Pound