Birthdays - March 24 Trivia Quiz

Answer: Steve McQueen

Steve is remembered for his motorbike scene in "The Great Escape". Also in this 'great' film were James Garner, Charles Bronson and James Coburn. Other films include "The Magnificent Seven" and "The Thomas Crown Affair".
James Garner was born April 7, 1928.
Clint Eastwood was born May 31, 1930'
Sir Alec Guinness was born April 2, 1914.

Answer: Clyde Barrow

Clyde Barrow is the notorious partner-in-crime of Bonnie Parker. They operated during the Depression years and met their end in a hail of gunfire in 1934. Their 'exploits' included the killing of nine police officers and several civilians.
Al Capone was born on January 17, 1899.
John Dillinger was born on June 22, 1903.
Benjamin 'Bugsy' Siegel was born on February 28, 1906.

Answer: Harry Houdini

Houdini was born Ehrich Weiss in Hungary. Well known for his feats of escapology, such as 'The Chinese Water Torture Cell', he died of peritonitis in 1926, after allowing a student to punch him in the stomach. He was also a pioneer aviator, crashing his 'plane outside Melbourne, Australia in 1910.

Answer: Sharon Corr

The Corrs are a Celtic folk rock band from Ireland. Their albums include 'Talk on Corners'. 'Make You Mine' and 'Lifting Me' are among their singles. Her siblings are James, Andrea and Caroline. Sharon plays violin, piano and guitar.
The Corrs were awarded an honorary MBE in 2005, for services to music and charitable works.
Sheena Easton was born April 27, 1959.
Celine Dion was born March 30, 1968.
Kylie Minogue was born May 28, 1968.

Answer: 'Fatty' Arbuckle

Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle was also a comedian, director and screenwriter. His career was marred by a manslaughter trial, following the death of Virginia Rappe after a party he held. We have him to thank for the mentoring of Charlie Chaplin and discovery of 'Buster' Keaton and Bob Hope.
Charlie Chaplin was born on April 16, 1889.
Joseph 'Buster' Keaton was born on October 4, 1895.
Clara Bow, the 'it' girl, was born on July 29, 1905.

Answer: Alyson Hannigan

Alyson Hannigan is best known for her role as Willow, on "Buffy, The Vampire Slayer". Born in Washington DC, her first performances were in commercials for McDonald's, among others. She is married, her first daughter being born in 2009. (on March 24!)
Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy) was born April 14, 1977.
Sarah Jessica Parker (Sex and the City) was born March 25, 1965.
Jennifer Love Hewitt (I Know What You Did Last Summer) was born February 21, 1979.

Answer: Joseph Barbera

Joseph Barbera (with William Hanna) is responsible for such childrens' (and adults') favourites as 'The Flintstones', 'Scooby Doo' and many others. Their work has earned them seven Academy awards and eight Emmys.
Walt Disney (what needs be said?) was born on December 5, 1901.
William Hanna was born on July 14,1910.
Charles Schulz (creator of 'Peanuts') was born on November 26, 1922.

Answer: Peyton Manning

Peyton Manning, from the Indianapolis Colts, is regarded as one of the all-time great quarterbacks, with a record (as of 2009) of four MVP awards to his name. He holds records for the most 4000 yards passing in a career, and has appeared on 'Saturday Night Live' and 'The Simpsons'.
John Elway (Denver Broncos) was born on June 28, 1960.
'Broadway' Joe Namath (New York Jets, Los Angeles Rams) was born on May 31, 1943.
Joe Montana (mainly San Francisco 49ers) was born on June 11, 1956.

Answer: Mark Calaway

Mark 'The Undertaker' Calaway is noted for gimmicks such as 'The Deadman' and 'American Bad Ass'. Among other achievements, he won the 2007 Royal Rumble.
He was, earlier in his career, known as 'Mean' Mark Callous, when with World Championship wrestling.

Answer: Einaudi

Luigi Einaudi was born in 1874. He is best known as the second President of the Italian Republic, serving from 1948 until 1955. He was made a Life Senator upon leaving office.
Sir Winston Churchill was born in 1874, but on November 30.
Josef Stalin was born December 18, 1878.
Charles de Gaulle was born November 22, 1890.