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Quiz about They Died in September 2012 North American

They Died in September 2012 (North American) Quiz

These questions are about people who died in September 2012.

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

Author
Robert907

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4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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352,862

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Lyricist Hal David died September 1, 2012. David is best remembered for his collaboration with which man on such songs as "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head" and "What the World Needs Now is Love"? Hint

Burt Bacharach

Sammy Cahn

Henry Mancini

Paul Simon

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Question 2 of 10

2. Actor Michael Clarke Duncan died September 3, 2012. Duncan played the part of Bear in which 1998 movie starring Bruce Willis? Hint

The Fifth Element

The Last Boy Scout

Armageddon

The Whole Nine Yards

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Question 3 of 10

3. American businessman Art Modell died September 6, 2012. Modell is best remembered for owning and moving which National Football League club in 1996? Hint

Baltimore Colts

Los Angeles Rams

St. Louis Cardinals

Cleveland Browns

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Question 4 of 10

4. Singer Andy Williams died September 25, 2012. What did Williams do in 1992 that had a significant change in the entertainment scene in the United States? Hint

Premiered the Andy Williams Show

Opened a theatre in Branson, Missouri

Produced his first Christmas special

Wrote the song Moon River

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Question 5 of 10

5. Korean religious leader Sun Myung Moon died September 3, 2012. Moon was the founder of which church? Hint

The Movementarian Church

The Unification Church

The Church of Scientology

The People's Temple

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Question 6 of 10

6. Canadian politician Peter Lougheed died September 13, 2012. Lougheed was the Premier of which Canadian province from 1971-1985? Hint

Newfoundland

Ontario

Alberta

British Columbia

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Question 7 of 10

7. Film maker Steve Sabol died September 18, 2012. Sabol was the president and one of the founders of which company? Hint

Cinemax

HBO

NFL Films

Black Entertainment Television

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Question 8 of 10

8. Actor John Ingle died September 16, 2012. In 1993, Ingle began playing the part of Edward Quartermaine on which daytime drama? Hint

The Young and the Restless

Guiding Light

Days of our Lives

General Hospital

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Question 9 of 10

9. Songwriter Joe South died September 5, 2012. South wrote the Country Music classic "Rose Garden". In October 1970, which singer made the best known recording of "Rose Garden"? Hint

Tammy Wynette

Dolly Parton

Anne Murray

Lynn Anderson

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Question 10 of 10

10. Canadian entrepreneur Sam Sniderman died September 23, 2012. By what name was Sniderman better known as for over fifty years? Hint

Sam the Handyman

Sam the Zamboni Man

Sammy the Bull

Sam the Record Man

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Burt Bacharach

Other David and Bacharach classics include "I'll Never Fall in Love Again", "Do You Know the Way to San Jose", "I Say A Little Prayer" and "Walk on By". David also colloborated with Albert Hammond on the Willie Nelson/Julio Iglesias hit "To All the Girls I've Loved Before".

2. Actor Michael Clarke Duncan died September 3, 2012. Duncan played the part of Bear in which 1998 movie starring Bruce Willis?

Answer: Armageddon

"Armageddon" is the story of a team of deep sea well drillers sent into space to blow up an asteroid headed for earth. Duncan began his entertainment career as a bodyguard for such celebrities as Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. His most famous role was in the 1999 movie "The Green Mile" for which he received a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

3. American businessman Art Modell died September 6, 2012. Modell is best remembered for owning and moving which National Football League club in 1996?

Answer: Cleveland Browns

Modell moved the Browns out of Cleveland when negotiations for a new stadium fell apart. The Browns became the Baltimore Ravens and went on to win the Super Bowl in 2000. A new Cleveland Browns team rejoined the NFL in 1999 ironically playing in a brand new stadium.

4. Singer Andy Williams died September 25, 2012. What did Williams do in 1992 that had a significant change in the entertainment scene in the United States?

Answer: Opened a theatre in Branson, Missouri

Williams establishment of his Moon River Theater changed Branson from a mainly country music venue into what would become a major entertainment district. Williams continued to perform at the theater until shortly before his death.

5. Korean religious leader Sun Myung Moon died September 3, 2012. Moon was the founder of which church?

Answer: The Unification Church

Members of the Unification Church are sometimes referred to with the derogatory term "The Moonies". The church, founded in 1954, is best known for mass weddings sometimes involving thousands of participants. In 1971, Moon moved to the United States, eventually running afowl of the income tax laws and spending time in prison as a result.

6. Canadian politician Peter Lougheed died September 13, 2012. Lougheed was the Premier of which Canadian province from 1971-1985?

Answer: Alberta

Lougheed played professional football with the Edmonton Eskimos before entering politics. Lougheed was successful in building Alberta into a powerhouse economy based on its oil and gas reserves.

7. Film maker Steve Sabol died September 18, 2012. Sabol was the president and one of the founders of which company?

Answer: NFL Films

"NFL Films" brought on the field action and sounds of the game to the audience. Steve Sabol and his father Ed founded NFL Films in 1964. Sabol received 35 Emmy Awards for writing, cinematography, editing, directing and producing. Nobody else has as many awards in so many different categories.

8. Actor John Ingle died September 16, 2012. In 1993, Ingle began playing the part of Edward Quartermaine on which daytime drama?

Answer: General Hospital

"General Hospital" debuted in 1963 and follows the lives of the people of Port Charles. Edward was the head of the rich and powerful Quartermaine family. In 1993, Ingle assumed the role from David Lewis. He took a hiatus from "General Hospital" from 2004-2006 to appear on "Days of our Lives" in the part of Mickey Horton.

9. Songwriter Joe South died September 5, 2012. South wrote the Country Music classic "Rose Garden". In October 1970, which singer made the best known recording of "Rose Garden"?

Answer: Lynn Anderson

Lynn Anderson was the first female country artist to win an American Music Award. The song, also known as "(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden", has been covered by a wide variety of singers including Glen Campbell, Loretta Lynn, Andy Williams and Martina McBride. South also wrote and performed the classic song "Games People Play"

10. Canadian entrepreneur Sam Sniderman died September 23, 2012. By what name was Sniderman better known as for over fifty years?

Answer: Sam the Record Man

"Sam the Record Man" was at one time the largest chain of record stores in Canada. The arrival of the internet age and competition from big chain stores brought about the end of Sniderman's empire. The flagship store in Torono evenually was sold to Ryerson University. The sight of Sam's famous neon sign will always be part of Toronto and Canadian history.

Source: Author Robert907

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