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Born in April

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This quiz is about famous people who were born in the month of APRIL. You will be asked to pick the one statement out of the four listed that is NOT true of the person mentioned. Have fun and hopefully learn something new!

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91. Which famous English playwright was born in the same year as one of the most famous astronomers, Galileo Galilei?

From Quiz Born in the Same Year

Answer: Shakespeare & William Shakespeare & Marlowe & Christopher Marlowe

Shakespeare was likely born on April 23, 1564. Marlowe was born February 6, 1564. Finally, Galileo was born on February 15, 1564. Both William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe were successful playwrights in the Elizabethan era. Shakespeare turned out to be more famous, becoming the best-selling author of all time. Shakespeare's most famous works are 'Romeo and Juliet', 'Macbeth, and 'A Midsummer's Night Dream'. Marlowe's most famous works are 'Doctor Faustus' and 'The Jew of Malta'. There is a theory that Shakespeare's work was actually written by Marlowe. Galileo Galilei was born in Italy, and during the early life, he was interested in music and medicine. He was pursuing a career in the latter when several accidental occurrences made him interested in science and mathematics. He would study astronomy, physics, and engineering for the rest of his life, with his biggest contributions being the basis with which Isaac Newton would create his Three Laws, the study and/or discovery of Jupiter's moons, Saturn's rings, lunar craters, and sunspots, and his support of the theory of heliocentrism first developed by Copernicus, which stated that objects in the Solar System revolved around the Sun. The latter of these got him into a lot of trouble with the Catholic Church, and the last few years of his life were lived under house arrest.

92. Born in 1924, Rod Serling is best known for creating and narrating which famous television series?

From Quiz Born on Christmas Day: The Greatest Gift of All

Answer: The Twilight Zone

"The Twilight Zone", began in 1959, and ran for five seasons. Serling served in the U.S. Army where he received a Purple Heart, and a Bronze Star for his service during World War II.

93. Born in 1981, I was women's soccer goalie for USA's Olympic Gold Medal winners in Beijing in 2008 and London in 2012, as well as the 2015 Women's World Cup champions. Who am I?

From Quiz July 30 Birthdays

Answer: Hope Solo

Solo played collegiately at the University of Washington and professionally overseas in Goteborg, Sweden, and Lyon, France, before returning to the States and playing on teams in St. Louis, Atlanta, and Seattle. She played on US National teams at the U16, U18, and U21 levels prior to her professional career and served as a member of the US Women's National Team from 2000 to 2016.

94. This man, who was born on July 9, 1932, served as the U.S. Secretary of Defense under both Gerald Ford and George W. Bush. Who is he?

From Quiz Born on the 9th of July

Answer: Donald Rumsfeld

In addition to being the Secretary of Defense, Rumsefeld also served as White House Chief of Staff and the U.S. Ambassador to NATO. When Rumsfeld became Secretary of Defense the first time in 1975, he was the youngest person ever to hold that position. When he became the Defense Secretary the second time, he was the oldest person in that position at the time. Rumsfeld was easily confirmed by the Senate both he times he was nominated to be Defense Secretary. However, his popularity plummeted once the Iraq War became unpopular and for his involvement in the Abu Ghraib Prison Abuse Scandal.

95. This English physicist's birthday was December 25, 1642. He is best known for his studies in gravity and his Laws of Motion. Can you name this well versed scientist who also invented the reflecting telescope?

From Quiz Happy Christmas Birthday!

Answer: Isaac Newton

Newton was not only an excellent physicist, astronomer and mathematician, but he also introduced rolled milled edges to coins to prevent forgery.

96. He was Chief Justice of the United States from June of 1969 until his retirement in 1986.

From Quiz September 17th Is My Birthday Too!

Answer: Warren Burger

One of Richard Nixon's first acts as President was to nominate Warren Burger to serve as Chief Justice. Against Nixon's wishes, Burger upheld the 1966 decision of the Court (known as the "Miranda decision") to require police to read criminal suspects their rights when they are arrested.

97. What actor, sometimes thought to be the subject of Carly Simon's song "You're So Vain", was born on the 30th of March?

From Quiz It's My Party

Answer: Warren Beatty

Warren Beatty was born on March 30, 1937. He made his movie debut in the 1961 film "Splendor in the Grass" opposite Natalie Wood. His next big role was as Clyde Barrow in "Bonnie and Clyde" (1967), which he also produced. He has written, directed, produced and starred in many films since then (sort of the Woody Allen of more serious movies). He was nominated for four Academy Awards for "Heaven Can Wait" (1978) and won an Oscar for directing "Reds" (1981).

98. One 48'er who made his mark in entertainment earlier than most was the title character in a TV series called "Leave It to Beaver." Who played the role of Theodore "The Beaver" Cleaver from 1957 to 1963?

From Quiz 48'ers: The Entertainers

Answer: Jerry Mathers

The incorrect answers also had roles in the show. Hugh Beaumont was Beav's dad, Ward Cleaver, and Tony Dow was Beav's brother, Wally. Frank Bank played the role of Wally's friend Clarence "Lumpy" Rutherford, who also often filled the bill as the neighborhood bully.

99. He was a wide receiver for the New York Giants, where he tied the record for longest touchdown with a 99 yard run.

From Quiz Famous people born November 11th

Answer: Victor Cruz

Victor was born in 1986 in Patterson, New Jersey. He attended the College of Massachusetts where in 2008 and 2009 he was named All Colonial Athletic Association wide receiver of the year.

100. Born in 1982 which role did Anna Paquin play in the films in the "X-Men" franchise?

From Quiz Today Is The 24th July

Answer: Rogue

Anna made her first film "The Piano" playing the part of Flora McGrath. At the tender age of 11 she was awarded the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress making her the second youngest winner in Oscar history. She has appeared in several successful films since then and between 2008 and 2014 appeared in the HBO series "True Blood" in the role of Sookie Stackhouse.

101. "I've found my thrill on Blueberry Hill". I am a native of Louisiana and during Hurricane Katrina many people thought I died in the storm, but I survived. In 1980 I had a cameo in the movie "Any Which Way You Can" starring Clint Eastwood. Who am I?

From Quiz Born on February 26th

Answer: Fats Domino

Fats Domino was born in 1928. His first language is Creole which is common in Louisiana. By 1955, he had won five gold records for his music. He is probably best known for his song "Blueberry Hill" which was written by Vincent Rose back in the 1940s. It became popular in the 1950s when Fats Domino recorded it.

102. "I couldn't live without your love because you colour my world, so instead of having a lover's question, I will ask you straight out to plead, lover please, please come back to me". Can you name these two singers from song titles provided?

From Quiz Born on the Same Day

Answer: Petula Clark and Clyde McPhatter

Petula Clark and Clyde McPhatter both arrived in this world on the 15th November 1932 and the introduction mentioned two respective hit songs each. They are - "I Couldn't Live Without Your Love" and "Colour My World" by Petula Clark which were big hits on the Billboard Charts, as were "A Lover's Question" and "Lover Please" for Clyde McPhatter.

103. Which professional golfer was honored with a ticker-tape parade in 1953, following his triumphant return after winning the British Open?

From Quiz People Honored with New York Ticker-tape Parades

Answer: Ben Hogan

Ben Hogan won the first two major golf championships in 1953, the Masters and the U.S. Open, and then won the British Open as well. He could not compete in the fourth major, the PGA Championship, since it overlapped with the British Open. Part of Hogan's appeal was that he had suffered a horrific car accident in February of 1949, after which the doctors feared he might never walk again, let alone play golf. Hogan overcame this adversity with his tremendous perseverance, and was back on the PGA Tour the following year. Hogan remained the only golfer to win three major championships in a year until Tiger Woods accomplished the feat in the year 2000.

104. Robert Leroy Ripley was born December 25, 1890. For what occupation is Mr. Ripley most remembered?

From Quiz Born on Christmas Day

Answer: Cartoonist

"Ripley's Believe It or Not!" cartoons feature bizarre and strange events and items. Beginning in the 1920s, the franchise was eventually adapted to include television, books and museums.

105. A woman this time, and one who had a very unexpected claim to fame. Born in 1799 she lived in Lyme Regis, Dorset, England and became famous for collecting and identifying fossils that she found on the beach. Who was she?

From Quiz Born on the 21st May

Answer: Mary Anning

Mary Anning (1799-1847) was born into the family of a poor cabinet maker who supplemented his income by hunting for fossils, which he sold to tourists. Mary and her brother Joseph proved to be very good at finding specimens, and when she was just twelve years old they found the skeleton of the first ichthyosaur to be identified. They later found the first two plesiosaur skeletons ever discovered. Mary had a talent for reconstructing the fossils and made a deep study of her finds, to an extent remarkable in one of very little education. Her gender and social status prevented her from taking her proper place in the scientific community and she often failed to get the acknowledgment she deserved, but as time went on she did get some recognition. Her talent for fossil hunting was not the only unexpected thing about her. In 1800 she was under a tree with three women when it was struck by lightning - Mary was the only one to survive, and was said to owe her bright intelligence to the experience. She was described by the geologist George William Featherstonehaugh as 'a very clever, funny creature' - not a bad description of a Gemini.

106. Actor Sylvester Stallone was born on July 6, 1946. The 43rd President of the United States George W. Bush was also born on this date. What is the name of the 2010 memoir written by Bush?

From Quiz They Were Born the Same Day

Answer: Decision Points

In his memoir, Bush attempts to describes the critical decisons made during his presidency. "My Life" was written by 42nd President Bill Clinton, "Keeping Faith" was by 39th President Jimmy Carter and "A World Transformed" by 41st President George H.W. Bush. Stallone is best remembered as both "Rocky" and "Rambo".

107. Author Amy Tan turned 60 on February 19, 2012. What novel that was turned into a 1993 movie starring Ming-Na is Tan most famous for writing?

From Quiz I'm 60 and I Know It

Answer: The Joy Luck Club

Amy Tam wrote all these titles but only "The Joy Luck Club" was turned into a 1993 movie. The movie was praised by many critics for it's potrayal of Asian-American women in a much more broader sense than traditional cinema. The movie went on to gross $33 million in the United States.

108. Which writer and dramatist who died aged just 49 in 2001, was born in Cambridge, England on March 11, 1952 in the Year of the Water Dragon?

From Quiz Year of the Dragon

Answer: Douglas Adams

Born Douglas Noel Adams, he is best-remembered for 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' five-book 'trilogy'. The concept actually began life as a BBC radio comedy sketch in 1978 before going on to become one of the most popular sci-fi works of the 20th century, selling more than 15m copies. Among other things, Adams also wrote 'The Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency' and three episodes of TV's 'Doctor Who'.

109. Journalist Geraldo Rivera was born July 4, 1943. Geraldo hosted a 1986 special detailing the excavation of what famous person's vault?

From Quiz Born on the Fourth of July

Answer: Al Capone

"The Mystery of Al Capone's Vault" turned out to be disappointing as only a few broken bottles were eventually recovered. Surprisingly, the special received high ratings though it was a blow to Rivera's prestige.

110. Born December 28, 1953, Robert Warren Pittman founded which cable network?

From Quiz Born on December 28

Answer: MTV

Pittman was responsible for the inception and growth of MTV, the first music cable network. He was responsible for the expansion of Nickelodeon and the creation of VH-1 and Nick at Nite. He served as Senior Adviser to the CEO of Warner Communications during their merger with Time Inc, and President and Chief Operating Officer of America Online (AOL). In 2010 Pittman was named one of the ten most influential marketers who transformed American Culture by 'Advertising Age' magazine.

111. Which chess master and famed recluse was born on March 9?

From Quiz Born on March 9

Answer: Bobby Fischer

Robert James "Bobby" Fischer (March 9, 1943 to January 17, 2008) was considered one of the best chess players ever. At age 15 1/2 Fischer became the youngest chess Grand Master. Fischer played Russian, Boris Spassky in 1972 for the World Championship and won in Reykjavik, Iceland. He became a recluse shortly thereafter, refusing to defend his title. He re-surfaced in 1992 to beat Spassky again in an unofficial rematch. Fischer was considered the number one rated chess player as of July, 1971 and remained as such for 54 months in all. The following have also been chess champions; Jose Raul Capablanca (born November 19, 1888 and died March 8, 1942). Boris Vasilievich Spassky (born January 30, 1937). Garry Kimovich Kasparov (born April 13, 1963).

112. Which American hotelier was born on this day in 1887?

From Quiz December 25th Birthdays

Answer: Conrad Hilton

Conrad Hilton was born in Texas and started his chain with several small hotels in that state, eventually building a world-wide empire (trivially, he was once married to Zsa Zsa Gabor) He died Jan 3, 1979. John D Rockefeller (July 8, 1839 - May 23, 1937) was an American magnate in the field of petroleum. J P Morgan (17 April 1837 - 31 March 1913) was noted more for his achievements in finance and banking. John Jacob Astor IV (July 13, 1864 - April 15, 1912) made his millions in real estate and died on the 'Titanic'.

113. Which actor, born on May 15, 1909, went on to appear in several classic films including "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" (1954) and "A Star Is Born" (1954)?

From Quiz Notable People Born on May 15th

Answer: James Mason

James Mason was born in England and appeared in many British short films and movies before appearing in his first Hollywood film in 1949. His unique voice resulted in him initially being cast as villains in such films as "Julius Caesar" (1953). After being cast in "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" and "A Star Is Born" he was in "North by Northwest" (1959), "Lolita" (1962) and "Lord Jim" (1965). He was nominated for three Academy Awards and won a Golden Globe. Mason was one of the original actors in the running to play James Bond and was later considered to play one of Bond's nemeses. Mason passed from a heart attack in Lausanne, Switzerland. Kirk Douglas was born on December 9, 1916, and worked with Mason in "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea". Robert Newton came into the world on June 1, 1909, and worked with Mason in "Hatter's Castle" (1942). Peter Lorre was born on June 26, 1904, and also worked with Mason in "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea".

114. Which musician was born on this day in 1970?

From Quiz Birthdays - March 24

Answer: Sharon Corr

The Corrs are a Celtic folk rock band from Ireland. Their albums include 'Talk on Corners'. 'Make You Mine' and 'Lifting Me' are among their singles. Her siblings are James, Andrea and Caroline. Sharon plays violin, piano and guitar. The Corrs were awarded an honorary MBE in 2005, for services to music and charitable works. Sheena Easton was born April 27, 1959. Celine Dion was born March 30, 1968. Kylie Minogue was born May 28, 1968.

115. Which Piscean golfer shares a March 17th birthday with Rudolf Nureyev, the Russian dancer and choreographer?

From Quiz Who Do I Share A Birthday With?

Answer: Bobby Jones

Bobby Jones is considered one of the greatest amateur golfers ever, dominating golf in the 1920s. His swing is rated as the smoothest and greatest ever by many in the golfing world. He was the founder of golf's Masters Tournament in Augusta, GA in 1934. The course is famous for its beauty and for the speed and difficulty of its greens.

116. On February 6, 1911, the 40th president of the United States of America was born. Who was he?

From Quiz February 6

Answer: Ronald W. Reagan

Former President Ronald Wilson Reagan was born in 1911. He was president of the U.S.A. from 1981-89. Born in Illinois, he was also the governor of California from 1967-75. He died of Alzheimer's disease at age 93 on June 5, 2004.

117. Born 1912: This man broke the barrier that kept Black directors out of main-stream films with his film "The Learning Tree" (1969).

From Quiz November 30

Answer: Gordon Parks

Renaissance man is a term used too freely. But Gordon Parks was a true Renaissance man. Parks was successful as photographer for Life Magazine, noted for his picture essays. He was a musician, a poet, a novelist, a journalist, an activist and a film-maker. "Learning Tree" was a semi-autobiographical film. After "Learning Tree" he directed "Shaft" (1971) and the sequel "Shaft's Big Score" (1972). These were greeted as 'blaxploitation' films but were a hit with the main-stream audience.

118. This young actress is best known for playing Julie Mayer in the television series "Desperate Housewives". Who is she?

From Quiz Born March 4th

Answer: Andrea Bowen

Andrea Elizabeth Bowen was born on 4th March 1990 in Columbus, Ohio. She started acting at the age of six as Young Cosette on Broadway in "Les Miserables".

119. What musician, also noted for his abstract expressionist paintings, died young on April 10, 1962, and was one of the founding members of arguably the world's most famous rock band?

From Quiz Whose birthday is June 23?

Answer: Stuart Sutcliffe

Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and brought up in Liverpool, England, Stuart Fergusson Victor Sutcliffe met John Lennon while both were attending the Liverpool College of Art. Sutcliffe joined the Beatles during their early years in Hamburg, Germany, (with Lennon, McCartney, Harrison and Pete Best), but friction between Sutcliffe and McCartney (and later Lennon), led to Sutcliffe leaving the group to stay in Hamburg at art school with his fiancée, photographer Astrid Kircherr. Some believe the hemorrhage that took Sutcliffe's life was caused by an earlier fight in which he suffered a fractured skull, but no 'official' cause has ever been determined. Pete Best (b. 1941) was the original Beatles drummer, fired by Brian Epstein and replaced by Ringo Starr. Rory Storm (1939-1972), was leader of Liverpool band Rory Storm and the Hurricanes and employed Ringo Starr as drummer until Ringo left to join the Beatles. Billy J. Kramer (b. 1943) was another "Merseybeat" singer and contemporary of the Beatles who, with The Dakotas, recorded several Lennon and McCartney tunes.

120. Born on 22nd September 1931 which novelist wrote 'The Life and Loves of a She-Devil'?

From Quiz Born on 22 September

Answer: Fay Weldon

The novel was made into a successful BBC drama series starring Julie T Wallace and Patricia Hodge and, in 1989, into the movie 'She-Devil' starring Roseanne Barr and Meryl Streep.

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