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1. Betty Oliver achieved or endured 15 minutes of fame in July 1945 in New York City in an incident involving an aircraft. What was Betty's occupation?
2. Anna Hewlett (Hulitt) Hodges achieved her 15 minutes of fame at her home in Sylacuga, Alabama on November 30, 1954. What happened to her?
3. Jeanne-Paule Marie Decker had 15 minutes of fame in 1963 which indirectly led to her death in 1985. What was Decker's claim to fame?
4. Marina Prusakova (maiden name) was vaulted onto the world stage in 1963 thanks to her husband. What was his occupation in 1963?
5. Roger Peterson never got a chance to enjoy his 15 minutes in 1959 because the event which vaulted him into the headlines was also responsible for his death. What was Roger Peterson's occupation in 1959 ?
6. William Joyce's 15 minutes of fame came as a result of his activities during World War II. What was Joyce's occupation ?
7. James Hood's 15 minutes of fame came in June, 1963 at a major US University. At which University did he 'enjoy' or endure his 15 minutes ?
8. Mary Ann Vecchio achieved her 15 minutes of fame at the tender age of 14 in Ohio in 1970. What was her 'occupation' at the time?
9. Carl Muscarello shared 15 minutes of fame with Edith Shain in 1945 which, as it turned out, only came to light some 62 years later. What was Carl's occupation in 1945?
10. Charles Sweeny's 15 minutes of fame caught world wide attention in 1945. What was his profession in that year ?
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