Birthdays Trivia Quiz

Answer: Stephen King

Stephen King writes mostly horror books. Stephen King also goes by two other pen names, John Swithen and Beryl Evans. Richard Bachman was Stephen King's main pen name used between 1977 and 1985, under which he published seven books. Some of his works at that time included "Rage" (1977), "The Long Walk" (1979), and "Roadwork" (1981).

Answer: George W. Bush

George W. Bush served in the military as a pilot from 1968 to 1974, and his rank was First Lieutenant. He also served as the 46th Governor of Texas between 1995 and 2000. George W. Bush was President of the United States between 2001 and 2009. Some accomplishments by George W. Bush include the Global War on Terrorism and the creation of the Department of Homeland Security.

Answer: Vincent van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh didn't begin painting until 1880, ten years before his death. He spent a short time at The Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp and The Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Brussels, Belgium. Vincent van Gogh laid the paint on his canvas quite thick, making the brush strokes visible. Some works by Vincent van Gogh include "Sunflowers" (1888), "Bedroom in Arles" (1888), and "The Church at Auvers" (1890).

"The Starry Night" depicts the view from Vincent van Gogh's asylum. In 1890 when Vincent van Gogh was 37, he killed himself via a self-inflicted gunshot wound after suffering from depression.

Answer: Moe Howard

Moe Howard, born Moses Harry Horwitz, started acting at about 12 years old, playing roles in silent films for Vitagraph Studios. Moe Howard was considered the boss of the Three Stooges, which in most cases he was, as he was the only one of the bunch who was said to have any real business sense.

The Three Stooges made short subject films for Columbia from 1934 until the short subject department was disbanded in 1958.

Answer: Rex Stout

Rex Stout was born in Indiana and spent a short time at the University of Kansas, after which he spent time in the navy on President Theodore Roosevelt's yacht as a warrant officer. Rex Stout wrote mostly detective fiction books; his most famous creation was the sedentary detective Nero Wolfe, who was featured in the titles found in the question.

Answer: Buddy Holly

Charles Hardin Holly, known professionally as Buddy Holly, formed the band The Crickets in January 1957. Some hits by Buddy Holly and The Crickets include "That'll Be the Day" (1957), "Maybe Baby" (1957), and "I'm Looking for Someone to Love" (1957). After Buddy Holly died in 1959, The Crickets continued as a band for decades, using different band members.

Answer: Richard M. Nixon

Richard Nixon went to Whittier College and Duke University School of Law. He served as the 36th Vice President of the United States between 1953 and 1961, and was President of the United States between 1969 and 1974. Richard Nixon was known for being part of the Watergate scandal, which ended his second term as President.

Answer: Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci began painting at the age of fourteen. Leonardo da Vinci was educated in the studio of Andrea del Verrocchio. Some works by Leonardo da Vinci include "Mona Lisa" (1503-1506), "Lady with an Ermine" (1489-1491), and "The Vitruvian Man" (1490).

Due to the fact that "The Last Supper" (1495-1498) is a mural, it is not displayed in a museum. You can still view the mural at the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie.

Answer: Theodor Geisel

Dr. Seuss focused mainly on children's literature, and had three other pen names, Theo LeSieg, Rosetta Stone, and Theophrastus Seuss. He was best known as Dr. Seuss for the large number of children's books he wrote. Some of his children's books include "Horton Hears a Who!" (1954), "The Cat in the Hat" (1957), and "Green Eggs and Ham" (1960).

Answer: Mike Nesmith

Mike Nesmith was one of the Monkees, of course! Peter, Mike, Micky, and Davy were the first made-for-TV band. Their antics and music made them stars. Mike left the band to concentrate on his own music in the country-rock genre. He had moderate success on his own. He did not return for reunions until the late 1990s.