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Born on Christmas Day: The Greatest Gift of All Quiz

Every year when Santa checks his list he determines who has been naughty and nice. The parents of everyone in this quiz must have been really nice, because they got they greatest gift of all for Christmas, a baby! Have fun, and happy quizzing.

A multiple-choice quiz by LeChampion14. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
LeChampion14

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
401,717

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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269

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which knighted scientist, born on Christmas Day 1642, is famous for his work with optics, and developed his "theory of color", based on his work with prisms and white light? Hint

Sirhan Sirhan

Sir Francis Bacon

Sir Isaac Newton

Sir Elton John

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Question 2 of 10

2. On Christmas Day 1958, Major League Baseball legend Rickey Henderson was born. For what reason, did Rickey Henderson receive the nickname "Man of Steal"? Hint

He shattered the Major League Baseball stolen bases record in his career

He was the first person to use an aluminum bat professionally

He portrayed Superman on the big screen

He was originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

3. Born in 1985, which wrestler known as "The Bulgarian Brute", celebrated his 33rd birthday by winning the WWE United States Championship on the Christmas edition of "Monday Night Raw" in 2018? Hint

Shinsuke Nakamura

Bobby Lashley

Rusev

Cesaro

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Question 4 of 10

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

Gunsmoke

Unsolved Mysteries

The Twilight Zone

Full House

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Question 5 of 10

5. Demaryius Thomas, who was born on Christmas Day 1987, played college football at which University? Hint

University of North Carolina

Alabama

Florida State

Georgia Tech

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Question 6 of 10

6. 1878 was the year that Louis Chevrolet, co-founder of Chevrolet Motor Car Company, was born on Christmas Day. In which famous race did Louis Chevrolet compete four times? Hint

Indianapolis 500

24 Hour of LeMans

Daytona 500

Kentucky Derby

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Question 7 of 10

7. Giovanni Angelo Braschi was born on Christmas Day 1717. Which name did he decide to use when he succeeded to the papalcy of the Roman Catholic Church in February of 1775? Hint

Stephen

John Paul I

Pius VI

Clement XIV

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Question 8 of 10

8. Singer/songwriter Shane MacGowan, born on Christmas Day 1957, was once the lead vocalist of which Celtic punk band? Hint

The Street Dogs

Dropkick Murphys

The Pogues

Flogging Molly

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Question 9 of 10

9. 1461 - Ernest, Elector of Saxony and Elisabeth of Bavaria welcomed a daughter named Christina. For what reason is Christina of Saxony well known? Hint

First Female Ruler in Europe

Religious Martyr

Queen Consort of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden

Queen of Engand

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Question 10 of 10

10. 1946 - which singer-songwriter known for such hits as "Tin Cup Chalice", and "Volcano", was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi? Hint

Bret Michaels

Alan Jackson

George Jones

Jimmy Buffett

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which knighted scientist, born on Christmas Day 1642, is famous for his work with optics, and developed his "theory of color", based on his work with prisms and white light?

Answer: Sir Isaac Newton

Newton was never married, and it is believed that when he died, he was still a virgin. His work in the fields of philosophy, mathematics, and astronomy completely revolutionized the world of science.

2. On Christmas Day 1958, Major League Baseball legend Rickey Henderson was born. For what reason, did Rickey Henderson receive the nickname "Man of Steal"?

Answer: He shattered the Major League Baseball stolen bases record in his career

On May 1, 1991, Henderson surpassed Lou Brock's record of stolen bases, and never looked back. When his career ended he had amassed a whopping 1406 stolen bases, which demolished the record that Lou Brock had once held. Rickey Henderson also amassed 130 stolen bases during the 1982 season alone.

3. Born in 1985, which wrestler known as "The Bulgarian Brute", celebrated his 33rd birthday by winning the WWE United States Championship on the Christmas edition of "Monday Night Raw" in 2018?

Answer: Rusev

Christmas Day became Rusev Day in 2018 when Rusev defeated Shinsuke Nakamura to become the champion. The match actually took place on December 18th, but the reign is officially recognized as beginning on Christmas when the previously taped episode first aired.

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

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.

5. Demaryius Thomas, who was born on Christmas Day 1987, played college football at which University?

Answer: Georgia Tech

A Georgia native, Thomas played for the Yellow Jackets during the 2006-2009 seasons. He entered the 2010 NFL draft where he was drafted 22nd overall in the first round. Thomas won Super Bowl 50 playing for the Denver Broncos.

6. 1878 was the year that Louis Chevrolet, co-founder of Chevrolet Motor Car Company, was born on Christmas Day. In which famous race did Louis Chevrolet compete four times?

Answer: Indianapolis 500

Chevrolet ran the 1915, 1916, 1919, and 1920 Indianapolis 500. In 1919 he managed to complete all 200 laps and finished in the seventh position. In Detroit, Michigan, on November 3, 1911, along with his investment partners and his friend William Durant, owner of General Motors, Chevrolet started the Chevrolet Motor Car Company, and the rest is history.

7. Giovanni Angelo Braschi was born on Christmas Day 1717. Which name did he decide to use when he succeeded to the papalcy of the Roman Catholic Church in February of 1775?

Answer: Pius VI

Pius VI held the papalcy from 1775 until his death in 1799. Unfortunately during this time he saw the Papal States fall to Napoleon Bonaparte's army. I'm February, 1798, he was captured after refusing to renounce the papalcy and was eventually taken to Valence where he died shortly after arriving.

8. Singer/songwriter Shane MacGowan, born on Christmas Day 1957, was once the lead vocalist of which Celtic punk band?

Answer: The Pogues

"The Pogues" was originally founded in 1982, under the name "Pogue Mahone". MacGowan played with the band until 1991.

9. 1461 - Ernest, Elector of Saxony and Elisabeth of Bavaria welcomed a daughter named Christina. For what reason is Christina of Saxony well known?

Answer: Queen Consort of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden

Christina was the wife of Hans, King of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden which made her the Queen Consort until his death in 1513. In 1501, Hans fled Sweden after being deposed leaving Christina behind. She was eventually released by Sten Sture who had previously deposed her husband as King of Sweden.

10. 1946 - which singer-songwriter known for such hits as "Tin Cup Chalice", and "Volcano", was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi?

Answer: Jimmy Buffett

Buffett began his career in 1964, but it wasn't until 1971 when he "found" himself musically by combining multiple other genres to create a sound known as "Gulf and Western". Some of his other biggest hits include, "Margaritaville", and "Fruitcakes".

Source: Author LeChampion14

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