Born on 22 September Trivia Quiz

Answer: Michael Faraday

Faraday's achievements in the world of physics include the discovery of electromagnetic induction, diamagnetism and electrolysis.

Despite the fact that it bears his name, Robert Bunsen did not invent the Bunsen burner. The current design was created by Bunsen's assistant, Peter Desaga, which he adapted from Faraday's initial design.

Answer: Billie Piper

Piper, known then as just 'Billie', was one of the youngest artists to debut at number one in the UK charts when 'Because We Want To' hit the top in July 1998.

Answer: Anne of Cleves

Henry married Anne in January 1540, after choosing her from a series of portraits of eligible young women that had been painted by Hans Holbein the Younger. However, despite taking a shine to her portrait, Henry took a dislike to Anne herself and the marriage was annulled just six months later on the grounds that it had never been consummated.

Answer: Fay Weldon

The novel was made into a successful BBC drama series starring Julie T Wallace and Patricia Hodge and, in 1989, into the movie 'She-Devil' starring Roseanne Barr and Meryl Streep.

Answer: Arthur Lowe

Lowe provided the voices for all the characters in the 1975 'Mr. Men' cartoon series. A later series which included the 'Little Miss' books was narrated by husband and wife team, John Alderton and Pauline Collins.

Answer: The Tremeloes

Len Hawkes joined The Tremeloes after the departure of original band members Brian Poole and Alan Howard in 1966. Two years later the band had their second UK number one hit (but their first with Hawkes) with 'Silence is Golden'. The single was also their biggest hit in the US, reaching number eleven.

Chip eventually left The Tremeloes to manage Chesney's career which began as the star of 1991 film 'Buddy's Song' appearing alongside rock legend, Roger Daltrey. 'The One and Only' was Chesney's only UK top twenty hit.

Answer: Ronaldo

Ronaldo's tally of 8 goals was the highest in a single World Cup finals since Gerd Muller scored 10 in Mexico in 1970. Despite his efforts, Ronaldo missed out on the Golden Ball, awarded to the player deemed the most valuable of the tournament, losing to Germany's Oliver Kahn. He did win the award, however, in 1998.

Answer: Nick Cave

Nick Cave scored his greatest UK chart success when he teamed up with fellow Aussie, Kylie Minogue, to record 'Where the Wild Roses Grow'. The song reached number eleven in October 1995.

Hutchence was lead singer of the band INXS, Garrett fronted Midnight Oil and Hay was the lead singer of Men At Work.

Answer: Erich von Stroheim

Facts about von Stroheim's life are muddied by the fact that he was a renowned fantasist. What isn't in dispute is his success in Hollywood, where he began work as a consultant on German culture. He soon took on minor acting roles and in 1919 wrote and directed his first feature film, "Blind Husbands".

His role in "Sunset Boulevard", directed by Billy Wilder, was as a former film director who became the butler to Norma Desmond, an actress he had directed in the silent era. The part of Norma was played by Gloria Swanson, an actress Von Stroheim had directed in the silent era.

Answer: Toni Basil

Toni Basil was a classic one-hit wonder. 'Mickey' was a worldwide hit, reaching number two in the UK as well as hitting top spot in the States but Basil never reached the top fifty in either country again.