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1. This actress died on 16th January 1942 when her plane crashed near Las Vegas, Nevada USA. Her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is at 6930 Hollywood Blvd. She's been in several movies, including "My Man Godfrey" (1936). Who was this 33 year old actress?
2. On 3rd February 1959 a plane crash took the lives of three famous musicians: Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper. It was known as the "Day the Music Died". But what was the name of the 21 year old pilot, who also died on that day?
3. A plane crashed in Tennessee on 5th March 1963. Along with Cowboy Copas and Hawkshaw Hawkins, this crazy lady died on this day. What is peculiar about her death was that several months before, she was talking about how she "had a feeling" that she would die soon. She even gave away her possessions to her friends and wrote a will on a plane ride. She was right; imagine that! Which country music singer died that day?
4. On 11th May 1996 a plane crashed in the Florida Everglades. All 110 people on board were killed, including a running back for the NFL. He had played for both the Colts and the Chargers. Due to an early death, he only played for four seasons. Who was this "fast food" American footballer?
5. On 1st June 1943, this actor died in a plane crash. The plane didn't just crash because of bad weather, or a broken wing, or anything like that. It was actually shot down by a German aircraft! This actor died in the plane on that day, over the Bay of Biscay. He had played in "Gone With the Wind" (1939), "Pygmalion" (1938) and "Scarlet Pimpernel" (1935). Who was this actor?
6. Jim Reeves died in a plane crash on 31st July 1964. En route to Nashville, Tennessee from their starting location in Arkansas, he was piloting a small plane that was caught in a thunderstorm. He later crashed. With Reeves was his pianist, who also died in the crash. Who was his backup band's pianist?
7. On 12th August 1942 an actor who had appeared in 44 movies over a ten year span died on a plane. It was no accident, however. It was during WWII and this actor had joined the Royal Canadian Air Force. He collided with another plane in mid-air, and died from the impact. This actor has acted in "Great Expectations" (1934), "An American Tragedy" (1931) (how fitting), and "Broken Lullabye" (1932). Who is this actor?
8. On 20th September 1973, Jim Croce died on a plane. The plane crashed due to pilot error. Now for something a little different; who did NOT die on the plane that fateful day?
9. On 20th October 1977 a member of Lynyrd Skynyrd died from a plane crash. He was a guitarist and songwriter for the band. The plane crash also killed his older sister, a backup singer for the band, as well as Ronnie Van Zant. Which young member of Lynyrd Skynyrd was this?
10. On 10th December 1967, Otis Redding died in a plane crash. Along with him, his manager and 4 of the 6 band members died. Ben Cauley survived the crash, and since the plane could only hold seven people, James Alexander was on a different plane. Which band lost four members on that day in December?
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