What Year Did I Die? Trivia Quiz

Answer: 2009

Michael Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer. He attended Montclair College Prep School for 9th and 10th grade, and also had private tutoring. Michael Jackson was a member of the Jackson 5. ​He was born on August 29, 1958, and died from acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication on June 25, 2009.

Some of Michael Jackson's songs include "Thriller" (1995), "Beat It" (1982), "Smooth Criminal" (1988), and "Billie Jean" (1983).

Answer: 1967

Vivien Leigh, born Vivian Mary Hartley, was a British actress. Vivien Leigh almost had the screen name "April Morn", but kept her first name and changed the spelling from Vivian to Vivien. She made her first husband's name her last name. She was born on November 5, 1913, and died from tuberculosis on July 8, 1967.

She had suffered from tuberculosis for nearly a quarter of a century. On July 8, 1967, she was walking to the bathroom and collapsed. Her lungs filled with liquid, and she suffocated.

Some movies that Vivien Leigh starred in include "Gone With the Wind" (1939), "Gentlemen's Agreement" (1935), "Ship of Fools" (1965), and "A Yank at Oxford" (1938).

Answer: 1962

Marilyn Monroe, born Norma Jeane Mortenson, was an American actress, model, and singer. She enrolled at the University of California in 1951 and studied art and literature. Marilyn Monroe's made her first on-screen appearance in "Dangerous Years" (1947). On June 1, 1926, she was born and died on August 4, 1962, of a barbiturate overdose. Some movies that Marilyn Monroe starred in include "The Misfits" (1961), "The Seven Year Itch" (1955), "How to Marry a Millionaire" (1953), and "Home Town Story" (1951).

Answer: 2014

Robin Williams was an American actor and comedian. He attended Claremont McKenna College, College of Marin, and Juilliard School. Robin Williams made his film debut in the movie "Can I Do It... 'Til I Need Glasses?" (1977). He was born on July 21, 1951, and died on August 11, 2014, by suicide.

After his death, it was reported that he had been suffering from depression, anxiety, and Lewy body dementia. Some movies that he starred in include "Jumanji" (1995), "Patch Adams" (1998), "Good Will Hunting" (1997), and "Good Morning, Vietnam" (1987).

Answer: 1977

Elvis Presley was an American singer and actor. He attended Humes Middle School. Elvis Presley was in the United States Army from 1958 to 1960, his rank was sergeant, and he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal. He was born on January 8, 1935, and died on August 16, 1977, of a heart attack likely brought on by his addiction to prescription barbiturates.

Some of Elvis Presley's songs include "Jailhouse Rock" (1957), "A Little Less Conversation" (1970), "Blue Suede Shoes" (1956), and "Bridge Over Troubled Water" (1970).

Answer: 2016

David Bowie was an English singer-songwriter and actor. He attended City Literary Institute in London. David Bowie's first hit was the song "Space Oddity" (1969). He was born on January 8, 1947, and died from liver cancer on January 10, 2016. Some of David Bowie's songs include "Rebel Rebel" (1974), "China Girl" (1983), "Magic Dance" (1986), and "Space Oddity" (1969).

Answer: 1980

Steve McQueen was an American actor. Steve McQueen had an interest in racing and was also in the Marine Corps and Merchant Marines. He was born on March 24, 1930, and died from heart failure after complications from surgery to remove or reduce numerous metastatic tumors in his neck and abdomen on November 7, 1980.

Some movies that Steve McQueen starred in include "The Great Escape" (1963), "The Towering Inferno" (1974), "Soldier in the Rain" (1963), and "Hell Is for Heroes" (1962).

Answer: 1959

Buddy Holly, born Charles Hardin Holley, was an American singer-songwriter. He attended Hutchinson Middle School and Lubbock High School in Texas. He was born on September 7, 1936, and died in a plane crash on February 3, 1959. Some of Buddy Holly's songs include "Peggy Sue" (1957), "Worlds of Love" (1957), "I'm Gonna Love You Too" (1958), and "It Doesn't Matter Anymore" (1959).

Answer: 1981

Harry Chapin was an American singer-songwriter and philanthropist. He attended
Brooklyn Technical High School, Cornell University, and the United States Air Force Academy. He was born on December 7, 1942, and died in a traffic collision on July 16, 1981. Some of Harry Chapin's songs include "Cat's in the Cradle" (1974), "I Wanna Learn a Love Song" (1974), "A Better Place To Be" (1972), and "Dreams Go By" (1975).

Answer: 1971

Jim Morrison, born James Douglas Morrison, was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and poet. He attended George Washington Middle School, Alameda High School, St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus, Florida State University, and the University of California, Los Angeles.

He was born on December 8, 1943, and died from heart failure on July 3, 1971. Some of Jim Morrison's songs as the lead singer of the Doors include "Roadhouse Blues" (1970), "Love Her Madly" (1971), "L.A. Woman" (1971), and "Moonlight Drive" (1967).