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Quiz about 1986  The Winners in Movies Music Sports etc
Quiz about 1986  The Winners in Movies Music Sports etc

1986 - The Winners in Movies, Music, Sports, etc. Quiz


Hally's comet was back. Lady Liberty had her hundred birthday, and Mike Tyson was the youngest heavyweight champ ever. 1986 had that, and all these winners!

A multiple-choice quiz by brooklynmike. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
brooklynmike
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
170,135
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
4 / 10
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4379
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who won the Grammy in 1986, for record of the year? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What team won the 1986 World Series? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What film won the Oscar for best picture in 1986? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What show won the Emmy for best comedy series in 1986? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What musical won the Tony for 1986? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who won the Oscar in 1986 for best actor? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which team won the Super Bowl for the 1986 season? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who won the Grammy for best female country vocal in 1986? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who won the Emmy in 1986 for outstanding actor in a drama series? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What movie won the 1986 People's Choice Award for favorite movie? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who won the Grammy in 1986, for record of the year?

Answer: "Higher Love", Steve Winwood

Paul Simon's, "Graceland", won the Grammy the next year, 1987 for record of the year.
2. What team won the 1986 World Series?

Answer: The New York Mets

The 1986 World Series will always be remembered for the ball that went thru Bill Buckner of the Red Sox's legs. Hit by Mookie Wilson of The Mets in game 6 of The World Series. The Mets won that game 6-5 in the 10th inning, and won the World Series two days later.
3. What film won the Oscar for best picture in 1986?

Answer: "Platoon"

Oliver Stone wrote and was director of this Oscar winner. This film is based on Stone's Vietnam experiences. Oliver Stone also won this year the Oscar for best director.
4. What show won the Emmy for best comedy series in 1986?

Answer: "The Golden Girls"

Betty White won this year for "The Golden Girls", as outstanding lead actress in a comedy series.
5. What musical won the Tony for 1986?

Answer: "The Mystery of Edwin Drood"

This musical is taken from the book by Charles Dickens "The Mystery of Edwin Drood", written in 1870.
6. Who won the Oscar in 1986 for best actor?

Answer: Paul Newman

Before Mr. Newman won the Oscar this year for playing "Fast" Eddie Felson in the "The Color of Money", he had played "Fast" Eddie in 1961's "The Hustler."
7. Which team won the Super Bowl for the 1986 season?

Answer: The New York Giants

The Giants won the Super Bowl over The Denver Broncos 39-20. Phil Simms of the New York Giants was named Super Bowl M.V.P.
8. Who won the Grammy for best female country vocal in 1986?

Answer: Reba McEntire

Reba McEntire won for the song "Whoever's in New England."
9. Who won the Emmy in 1986 for outstanding actor in a drama series?

Answer: William Daniels

William Daniels won the Emmy for playing Dr. Mark Graig on St. Elsewhere. He played the role from 1982 to 1988. St. Elsewhere was on N.B.C.
10. What movie won the 1986 People's Choice Award for favorite movie?

Answer: "Top Gun"

Clint Eastwood won the 1986 People's Choice Award for favorite movie actor, and Meryl Streep for Favorite Movie Actress.
Source: Author brooklynmike

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