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Died on the Fourth of July Trivia Quiz

As a follow up to my "Born on the Fourth of July" quiz, here are questions about people who exited on the fourth.

A multiple-choice quiz by Robert907. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Robert907

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
348,720

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
647

Last 3 plays: Starlight5656 (10/10), Guest 209 (2/10), Guest 172 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Marie Curie died on July 4, 1934. In which two categories did Curie win her Nobel Prizes? Hint

Physics and Chemistry

Medicine and Chemistry

Physics and Medicine

Physics and Peace

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Question 2 of 10

2. American Presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4, 1826. Which other early US President passed away on July 4, 1831? Hint

John C. Calhoun

James Madison

James Monroe

John Quincy Adams

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Question 3 of 10

3. Television personality Charles Kuralt died July 4, 1997. What was the name of the segments that Charles Kuralt regularly filed on "The CBS News with Walter Cronkite"? Hint

Travels with Charley

Route 66

On the Road

American Gothic

4. American film actress Anne Shirley died on July 4, 1993. Born Dawn Paris, Anne adopted her stage name from a role she played in "Anne of Green Gables". In what Canadian province is "Anne of Green Gables" set? Hint

Ontario

Nova Scotia

Prince Edward Island

Quebec

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Question 5 of 10

5. American politician Jesse Helms died July 4, 2008. What 'Tar Heel' state did Helms represent in the US Senate? Hint

South Carolina

Georgia

West Virginia

North Carolina

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Question 6 of 10

6. American football coach Hank Stram died on July 4, 2005. What team did Stram coach to Super Bowl I and IV? Hint

New York Jets

Green Bay Packers

Kansas City Chiefs

Oakland Raiders

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Question 7 of 10

7. British actor Jack Watson died on July 4, 1999. Watson appeared in the 1978 movie "The Wild Geese" with which actor more famous for portraying James Bond? Hint

Sean Connery

Roger Moore

George Lazenby

Pierce Brosnan

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Question 8 of 10

8. American wrestler Adrian Adonis passed away July 4, 1988. Adonis and what other wrestler better known for movies and public service formed the championship tag team "The East-West Connection"? Hint

Jesse "The Body" Ventura

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin

"Rowdy Roddy" Piper

"Mad Dog" Vachon

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Question 9 of 10

9. Hungarian born actress Eva Gabor died July 4, 1995. Gabor did the voice of Duchess in which 1970 animated Walt Disney film? Hint

The Rescuers

Pete's Dragon

Bednobs and Broomsticks

The Aristocats

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Question 10 of 10

10. American football player Steve McNair died July 4, 2009. Which team did McNair lead to the Super Bowl game in 1999 season? Hint

Tennessee Titans

St. Louis Rams

Baltimore Ravens

Pittsburgh Steelers

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Marie Curie died on July 4, 1934. In which two categories did Curie win her Nobel Prizes?

Answer: Physics and Chemistry

Marie won the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics and the 1911 prize for Chemistry. She was the first person to be awarded two Nobel Prizes.

2. American Presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4, 1826. Which other early US President passed away on July 4, 1831?

Answer: James Monroe

James Monroe was the 5th US president, serving from 1817-1825. Monroe was the last President who was a "Founding Father" and is best remembered for "the Monroe Doctrine".

3. Television personality Charles Kuralt died July 4, 1997. What was the name of the segments that Charles Kuralt regularly filed on "The CBS News with Walter Cronkite"?

Answer: On the Road

The "On the Road" segments won Kuralt two Peabody Awards. Kuralt also hosted the "CBS Sunday Morning" program for fifteen years.

Answer: Prince Edward Island

Early in her career, Shirley went by the stagename Dawn O'Day. Anne Shirley was nominated for a Best Supporting Actess for the movie "Stella Dallas".

5. American politician Jesse Helms died July 4, 2008. What 'Tar Heel' state did Helms represent in the US Senate?

Answer: North Carolina

Jesse Helms held his Senate seat for thirty years. Helms practiced a unique version of obstructionist politics that made him one of the most controversial politicians of his time.

6. American football coach Hank Stram died on July 4, 2005. What team did Stram coach to Super Bowl I and IV?

Answer: Kansas City Chiefs

The Chiefs lost Super Bowl I to the Green Bay Packers but were victorious over the Minnesota Vikings three years later. After his retirement from coaching, Stram went on to a successful television commentary career.

7. British actor Jack Watson died on July 4, 1999. Watson appeared in the 1978 movie "The Wild Geese" with which actor more famous for portraying James Bond?

Answer: Roger Moore

A movie about mercenaries in Africa, "The Wild Geese" also starred Richard Burton, Richard Harris and Hardy Kruger. While not a success in the United States, the movie did well in Britain.

8. American wrestler Adrian Adonis passed away July 4, 1988. Adonis and what other wrestler better known for movies and public service formed the championship tag team "The East-West Connection"?

Answer: Jesse "The Body" Ventura

Jesse "The Body" Ventura served as Governor of the state of Minnesota from 1999-2003. His movie career included roles in "Predator", "The Running Man" and "Demolition Man". "Adorable" Adrian Adonis died in a car accident while on tour.

9. Hungarian born actress Eva Gabor died July 4, 1995. Gabor did the voice of Duchess in which 1970 animated Walt Disney film?

Answer: The Aristocats

Eva Gabor was best known for the role of Lisa Douglas on the 1960's television show "Green Acres". Eva was married five times which pales in comparison to her sister Zsa Zsa's nine.

10. American football player Steve McNair died July 4, 2009. Which team did McNair lead to the Super Bowl game in 1999 season?

Answer: Tennessee Titans

The Titans lost to the St. Louis Rams when the Titans last drive came up one yard short. McNair's story came to a sad end when he was murdered by his mistress.

Source: Author Robert907

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