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Quiz about Died on the Fourth of July
Quiz about Died on the Fourth of July

Died on the Fourth of July Trivia Quiz


As a follow up to my "Born on the Fourth of July" quiz, here are questions about people who exited on the fourth.

A multiple-choice quiz by Robert907. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Robert907
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
348,720
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
623
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Question 1 of 10
1. Marie Curie died on July 4, 1934. In which two categories did Curie win her Nobel Prizes? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. American Presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4, 1826. Which other early US President passed away on July 4, 1831? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Television personality Charles Kuralt died July 4, 1997. What was the name of the segments that Charles Kuralt regularly filed on "The CBS News with Walter Cronkite"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. American film actress Anne Shirley died on July 4, 1993. Born Dawn Paris, Anne adopted her stage name from a role she played in "Anne of Green Gables". In what Canadian province is "Anne of Green Gables" set? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. American politician Jesse Helms died July 4, 2008. What 'Tar Heel' state did Helms represent in the US Senate? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. American football coach Hank Stram died on July 4, 2005. What team did Stram coach to Super Bowl I and IV? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. British actor Jack Watson died on July 4, 1999. Watson appeared in the 1978 movie "The Wild Geese" with which actor more famous for portraying James Bond? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. American wrestler Adrian Adonis passed away July 4, 1988. Adonis and what other wrestler better known for movies and public service formed the championship tag team "The East-West Connection"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Hungarian born actress Eva Gabor died July 4, 1995. Gabor did the voice of Duchess in which 1970 animated Walt Disney film? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. American football player Steve McNair died July 4, 2009. Which team did McNair lead to the Super Bowl game in 1999 season? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Marie Curie died on July 4, 1934. In which two categories did Curie win her Nobel Prizes?

Answer: Physics and Chemistry

Marie won the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics and the 1911 prize for Chemistry. She was the first person to be awarded two Nobel Prizes.
2. American Presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4, 1826. Which other early US President passed away on July 4, 1831?

Answer: James Monroe

James Monroe was the 5th US president, serving from 1817-1825. Monroe was the last President who was a "Founding Father" and is best remembered for "the Monroe Doctrine".
3. Television personality Charles Kuralt died July 4, 1997. What was the name of the segments that Charles Kuralt regularly filed on "The CBS News with Walter Cronkite"?

Answer: On the Road

The "On the Road" segments won Kuralt two Peabody Awards. Kuralt also hosted the "CBS Sunday Morning" program for fifteen years.
4. American film actress Anne Shirley died on July 4, 1993. Born Dawn Paris, Anne adopted her stage name from a role she played in "Anne of Green Gables". In what Canadian province is "Anne of Green Gables" set?

Answer: Prince Edward Island

Early in her career, Shirley went by the stagename Dawn O'Day. Anne Shirley was nominated for a Best Supporting Actess for the movie "Stella Dallas".
5. American politician Jesse Helms died July 4, 2008. What 'Tar Heel' state did Helms represent in the US Senate?

Answer: North Carolina

Jesse Helms held his Senate seat for thirty years. Helms practiced a unique version of obstructionist politics that made him one of the most controversial politicians of his time.
6. American football coach Hank Stram died on July 4, 2005. What team did Stram coach to Super Bowl I and IV?

Answer: Kansas City Chiefs

The Chiefs lost Super Bowl I to the Green Bay Packers but were victorious over the Minnesota Vikings three years later. After his retirement from coaching, Stram went on to a successful television commentary career.
7. British actor Jack Watson died on July 4, 1999. Watson appeared in the 1978 movie "The Wild Geese" with which actor more famous for portraying James Bond?

Answer: Roger Moore

A movie about mercenaries in Africa, "The Wild Geese" also starred Richard Burton, Richard Harris and Hardy Kruger. While not a success in the United States, the movie did well in Britain.
8. American wrestler Adrian Adonis passed away July 4, 1988. Adonis and what other wrestler better known for movies and public service formed the championship tag team "The East-West Connection"?

Answer: Jesse "The Body" Ventura

Jesse "The Body" Ventura served as Governor of the state of Minnesota from 1999-2003. His movie career included roles in "Predator", "The Running Man" and "Demolition Man". "Adorable" Adrian Adonis died in a car accident while on tour.
9. Hungarian born actress Eva Gabor died July 4, 1995. Gabor did the voice of Duchess in which 1970 animated Walt Disney film?

Answer: The Aristocats

Eva Gabor was best known for the role of Lisa Douglas on the 1960's television show "Green Acres". Eva was married five times which pales in comparison to her sister Zsa Zsa's nine.
10. American football player Steve McNair died July 4, 2009. Which team did McNair lead to the Super Bowl game in 1999 season?

Answer: Tennessee Titans

The Titans lost to the St. Louis Rams when the Titans last drive came up one yard short. McNair's story came to a sad end when he was murdered by his mistress.
Source: Author Robert907

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