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What happened in 2003? Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about general history that was made in 2003. It covers areas from world events to sport to celebrities. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by c1gey. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
c1gey

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
168,122

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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3247

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the name of the space shuttle that broke up upon re-entering the earth's atmosphere?

Answer: (think university)

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the surname of the British soccer player who was transferred from Manchester United to Real Madrid in 2003? Hint

Casillas

Oscar

Figo

Beckham

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which country officially changed its name to Montenegro and Serbia in 2003? Hint

Slovakia

Bosnia

Croatia

Yugoslavia

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the name of the Oscar winner that married near Coffs Harbour in Australia? Hint

Denzel Washington

Russell Crowe

Adrien Brody

Geoffrey Rush

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Question 5 of 10

5. An Australian country music legend died in 2003. His real name was David Gordon Kirkpatrick, but who was he better known as? Hint

Dusty David

Dusty Slim

Slim Dusty

David Dusty

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who hosted the 2003 Oscars? Hint

Billy Crystal

Whoopi Goldberg

Steve Martin

Martin Short

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Question 7 of 10

7. Actress Rachel Griffiths became a mother for the first time in 2003. What did she call her son? Hint

Benji

Banjo

Bilko

Bligh

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was named the new captain for the Australian cricket team in 2003?

Answer: ((two words, first and last name) He is from Tasmania)

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Question 9 of 10

9. The movie "Finding Nemo" was about a Rainbow fish that was taken by scuba divers.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Athina Roussel turned 18 in 2003. How much money did she inherit from her grandfather Aristotle Onassis' fortune? Hint

26 million dollars

2 billion dollars

4 billion dollars

850 million dollars

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of the space shuttle that broke up upon re-entering the earth's atmosphere?

Answer: Columbia

This disaster happened on 1st February 2003. The shuttle broke up into tens of thousands of pieces and all seven of the crew died.

2. What is the surname of the British soccer player who was transferred from Manchester United to Real Madrid in 2003?

Answer: Beckham

David Beckham is married to Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham. They have four children together.

3. Which country officially changed its name to Montenegro and Serbia in 2003?

Answer: Yugoslavia

The name change was made official on 4th February 2003.

4. What was the name of the Oscar winner that married near Coffs Harbour in Australia?

Answer: Russell Crowe

Russell married Danielle Spencer on on 7th April 2003, their son was born on 21st December 2003.

5. An Australian country music legend died in 2003. His real name was David Gordon Kirkpatrick, but who was he better known as?

Answer: Slim Dusty

Slim Dusty died on 19th September 2003 after a long battle with cancer. Slim Dusty recorded over 100 albums!

6. Who hosted the 2003 Oscars?

Answer: Steve Martin

The Oscars took place on 25th March 2003.

7. Actress Rachel Griffiths became a mother for the first time in 2003. What did she call her son?

Answer: Banjo

Rachel stars in the hit series "Six Feet Under".

8. Who was named the new captain for the Australian cricket team in 2003?

Answer: Ricky Ponting

Ricky took the honour over from Steve Waugh. Ricky likes to breed greyhounds in his spare time!

9. The movie "Finding Nemo" was about a Rainbow fish that was taken by scuba divers.

Answer: False

Nemo is actually a Clownfish.

10. Athina Roussel turned 18 in 2003. How much money did she inherit from her grandfather Aristotle Onassis' fortune?

Answer: 4 billion dollars

Athina has been refered to as "the richest little girl in the world".

Source: Author c1gey

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