Who Came Second? Trivia Quiz

Answer: Edwin (Buzz) Aldrin

Buzz Aldrin was the commander of the Lunar Module that made the trip to the moon from the orbiting Command Module (piloted by Collins). He followed Armstrong down the ladder to be a close second.

Answer: Tenzing Norgay

Part of a British expedition, Tenzing was teamed with New Zealander Edmund Hilary for an attack on the summit. Tenzing said: "For in my heart, I needed to go. The pull of Everest was stronger for me than any force on earth." Tenzing Norgay died in 1986.
[ Norgay 's sons later said their father confided to them that he was in fact the first. ]

Answer: Alan Shepard

During the Cold War between the USA and Russia, the race for space firsts was fierce. The Soviets were beating the Americans easily in the early part of the decade. The Americans were very cautious and would not compromise the safety of their astronauts. After successful Gemini and early Apollo launches they did win a major race, putting man on the moon.

Answer: George Lazenby

Sean Connery has played 007 7 times, Rodger Moore also has 7 credits. Dalton twice and George Lazenby, who was Bond in the 1969 film 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' snuck in between Sean Connery's films.

Answer: Italy

The final was played between Brazil and Italy. At 2-2, the game went to a penalty shoot out with Brazil being the final victors 3-2.

Answer: Robert Falcon Scott

In 1907 Shackelton got close and turned back due to low supplies. In 1909 Douglas Mawson reached the magnetic South Pole. 1911 Norwegian Roald Amundsen led 5 men to the pole for the first time. Robert Falcon Scotts 1912 British expedition reached the pole to discover they had been beaten by Amundsen. Sadly, all 5 men perished during their return from the pole, 11 km's short of the supply depot.

Answer: John Adams

John Adams term as president was between 1797-1801. He is regarded more as a political philosopher than as a politician.

Answer: chicken

You all owe me one.

Answer: Steve Fosset

In 2002, Steve Fosset may have been second to achieve this but he was the first to do it solo. It was his sixth attempt

Answer: Sir Francis Drake

Drake's exploration of key sea routes is credited with breaking the monopoly held by the Spanish and Portuguese. He was also the first Englishman to explore the Pacific. Drake died from dysentery off the coast of Panama in 1596. Thanks for playing the second quiz. Hopefuly you picked up a first.