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Quiz about 1986 The Winners in Movies Music Sports etc

1986 - The Winners in Movies, Music, Sports, etc. Quiz

Hally's comet was back. Lady Liberty had her hundred birthday, and Mike Tyson was the youngest heavyweight champ ever. 1986 had that, and all these winners!

A multiple-choice quiz by brooklynmike. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
brooklynmike

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
170,135

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Difficult

Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. Who won the Grammy in 1986, for record of the year? Hint

"Graceland", Paul Simon

"Higher Love", Steve Winwood

"That's What Friends Are For", Dionne Warwick and Friends

"Addicted to Love", Robert Palmer

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Question 2 of 10

2. What team won the 1986 World Series? Hint

The Houston Astros

The Boston Red Sox

The New York Mets

The New York Yankees

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Question 3 of 10

3. What film won the Oscar for best picture in 1986? Hint

"The Mission"

"Hannah and Her Sisters"

"A Room With a View"

"Platoon"

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Question 4 of 10

4. What show won the Emmy for best comedy series in 1986? Hint

"Family Ties"

"The Golden Girls"

"Cheers"

"Night Court"

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Question 5 of 10

5. What musical won the Tony for 1986? Hint

"Sweet Charity"

"La Cage Aux Folles"

"Big River"

"The Mystery of Edwin Drood"

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who won the Oscar in 1986 for best actor? Hint

Michael Caine

William Hurt

Paul Newman

James Woods

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which team won the Super Bowl for the 1986 season? Hint

The New England Patriots

The Denver Broncos

The New York Giants

The San Francisco 49's

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who won the Grammy for best female country vocal in 1986? Hint

Reba McEntire

Tammy Wynette

Dolly Parton

Loretta Lynn

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who won the Emmy in 1986 for outstanding actor in a drama series? Hint

Mark Harmon

Tom Selleck

William Daniels

Bruce Willis

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Question 10 of 10

10. What movie won the 1986 People's Choice Award for favorite movie? Hint

"Top Gun"

"Fatal Attraction"

"Aliens"

"Ferris Bueller's Day Off"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who won the Grammy in 1986, for record of the year?

Answer: "Higher Love", Steve Winwood

Paul Simon's, "Graceland", won the Grammy the next year, 1987 for record of the year.

2. What team won the 1986 World Series?

Answer: The New York Mets

The 1986 World Series will always be remembered for the ball that went thru Bill Buckner of the Red Sox's legs. Hit by Mookie Wilson of The Mets in game 6 of The World Series. The Mets won that game 6-5 in the 10th inning, and won the World Series two days later.

3. What film won the Oscar for best picture in 1986?

Answer: "Platoon"

Oliver Stone wrote and was director of this Oscar winner. This film is based on Stone's Vietnam experiences. Oliver Stone also won this year the Oscar for best director.

4. What show won the Emmy for best comedy series in 1986?

Answer: "The Golden Girls"

Betty White won this year for "The Golden Girls", as outstanding lead actress in a comedy series.

5. What musical won the Tony for 1986?

Answer: "The Mystery of Edwin Drood"

This musical is taken from the book by Charles Dickens "The Mystery of Edwin Drood", written in 1870.

6. Who won the Oscar in 1986 for best actor?

Answer: Paul Newman

Before Mr. Newman won the Oscar this year for playing "Fast" Eddie Felson in the "The Color of Money", he had played "Fast" Eddie in 1961's "The Hustler."

7. Which team won the Super Bowl for the 1986 season?

Answer: The New York Giants

The Giants won the Super Bowl over The Denver Broncos 39-20. Phil Simms of the New York Giants was named Super Bowl M.V.P.

8. Who won the Grammy for best female country vocal in 1986?

Answer: Reba McEntire

Reba McEntire won for the song "Whoever's in New England."

9. Who won the Emmy in 1986 for outstanding actor in a drama series?

Answer: William Daniels

William Daniels won the Emmy for playing Dr. Mark Graig on St. Elsewhere. He played the role from 1982 to 1988. St. Elsewhere was on N.B.C.

10. What movie won the 1986 People's Choice Award for favorite movie?

Answer: "Top Gun"

Clint Eastwood won the 1986 People's Choice Award for favorite movie actor, and Meryl Streep for Favorite Movie Actress.

Source: Author brooklynmike

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