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They Were Born the Same Day Trivia Quiz

These questions are about people who were born the same day.

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

Author
Robert907

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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350,098

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. The sixteenth President of the United State, Abraham Lincoln, was born February 12, 1809. What Englishman, most famous for his voyages on HMS Beagle, was born the same day? Hint

Francis Drake

James Cook

Henry Hudson

Charles Darwin

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Question 2 of 10

2. Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was born on November 30, 1874. Which Canadian author known for a series of books featuring a main character named Anne was also born that day? Hint

Louisa May Alcott

Lucy Maud Montgomery

Margaret Atwood

Laura Ingalls Wilder

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Question 3 of 10

3. Paul McCartney was born on June 18, 1942 in Liverpool, England. What film reviewer, famous for appearing in the "Chicago Sun-Times" and for his critical thumb, was also born on this date? Hint

Roger Ebert

Richard Roeper

Gene Siskel

Rex Reed

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Question 4 of 10

4. Actor Sylvester Stallone was born on July 6, 1946. The 43rd President of the United States George W. Bush was also born on this date. What is the name of the 2010 memoir written by Bush? Hint

Decision Points

Keeping Faith

My Life

A World Transformed

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Question 5 of 10

5. Actress Marilyn Monroe was born on June 1, 1926. Which American actor, director and Southern gospel singer, most famous for a self-titled television show in the 1960's, was born the same day? Hint

Dick Van Dyke

Jim Nabors

Danny Thomas

Andy Griffith

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Question 6 of 10

6. Ice Hockey Superstar Mario Lemieux was born on October 5, 1965 in Montreal. What four time Stanley Cup champion goaltender was born the same day? Hint

Martin Brodeur

Patrick Roy

Dominik Hasek

Mike Richter

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Question 7 of 10

7. Actor Michael Gross and actress Meredith Baxter were both born on June 21, 1947. In which 1980's television series did Gross and Baxter play the parents? Hint

Growing Pains

Family Ties

Who's the Boss?

Full House

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Question 8 of 10

8. American Arctic explorer Robert Peary was on born May 6, 1856. Which Austrian, most famous for his theories on the unconcious mind, was also born this day? Hint

Leopold von Sacher-Masoch

Friedrich Nietzsche

Arthur Schopenhauer

Sigmund Freud

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Question 9 of 10

9. Actress Uma Thurman was born April 29, 1970. Which flamboyant eight-time Grand Slam champion tennis player was born the same day? Hint

Pete Sampras

Ivan Lendl

Stefan Edberg

Andre Agassi

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Question 10 of 10

10. Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was born on October 13, 1925. Which highly controversial American comedian most famous for being the subject of a landmark trial in freedom of speech was born the same day? Hint

George Carlin

Lenny Bruce

Sam Kinison

Richard Pryor

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The sixteenth President of the United State, Abraham Lincoln, was born February 12, 1809. What Englishman, most famous for his voyages on HMS Beagle, was born the same day?

Answer: Charles Darwin

Darwin has been recognized as one of the most influential people in history. His 1859 book "On the Origin of Species" revolutionized thinking on the development of man. Lincoln presided over the United States during a period of Civil War and is still remembered as one America's greatest Presidents.

2. Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was born on November 30, 1874. Which Canadian author known for a series of books featuring a main character named Anne was also born that day?

Answer: Lucy Maud Montgomery

"Anne of Green Gables" was the beginning of the series of novels by Montgomery starring the character Anne. She wrote over 20 novels and 500 short stories. Churchill was the inspirational leader of the British during the Second World War.

3. Paul McCartney was born on June 18, 1942 in Liverpool, England. What film reviewer, famous for appearing in the "Chicago Sun-Times" and for his critical thumb, was also born on this date?

Answer: Roger Ebert

Roger Ebert has appeared in the "Chicago Sun-Times" since 1967. With first Gene Siskel and later Richard Roeper, Ebert hosted a highly successful movie review program. A battle with thyroid cancer left Ebert without his voice but did not rob him of his love for movies. McCartney became one of the greatest musicians of our time performing on his own and with the Beatles and later Wings.

4. Actor Sylvester Stallone was born on July 6, 1946. The 43rd President of the United States George W. Bush was also born on this date. What is the name of the 2010 memoir written by Bush?

Answer: Decision Points

In his memoir, Bush attempts to describes the critical decisons made during his presidency. "My Life" was written by 42nd President Bill Clinton, "Keeping Faith" was by 39th President Jimmy Carter and "A World Transformed" by 41st President George H.W. Bush. Stallone is best remembered as both "Rocky" and "Rambo".

5. Actress Marilyn Monroe was born on June 1, 1926. Which American actor, director and Southern gospel singer, most famous for a self-titled television show in the 1960's, was born the same day?

Answer: Andy Griffith

The "Andy Griffith Show" played from 1960-68. Andy also had another sucessful run with the legal drama "Matlock" from 1986-1995. Monroe became a major sex symbol during the 1950's appearing in a number of successful motion pictures. Her death in 1962, under mysterious circumstances, has only heightened interest in her.

6. Ice Hockey Superstar Mario Lemieux was born on October 5, 1965 in Montreal. What four time Stanley Cup champion goaltender was born the same day?

Answer: Patrick Roy

Patrick Roy won the Stanley Cup twice with the Montreal Canadiens and twice more with the Colorado Avalanche. Mario Lemieux battled through back problems and lymphoma to have one of the greatest careers in NHL history.

7. Actor Michael Gross and actress Meredith Baxter were both born on June 21, 1947. In which 1980's television series did Gross and Baxter play the parents?

Answer: Family Ties

Baxter, also known as Baxter-Birney for much of her career, starred in the show "Family" from 1976-80. Gross played the part of Burt Gummer in the "Tremors" movies. "Family Ties" also introduced Michael J. Fox to the world.

8. American Arctic explorer Robert Peary was on born May 6, 1856. Which Austrian, most famous for his theories on the unconcious mind, was also born this day?

Answer: Sigmund Freud

Most of Freud's theories have been questioned, if not discredited, in the scientific community over the years. Even so, he remains a cultural if not a scientic influence in the world. Peary, much like Freud, has had his accomplishments (namely, his claim to have been the first person to reach the North Pole) questioned.

9. Actress Uma Thurman was born April 29, 1970. Which flamboyant eight-time Grand Slam champion tennis player was born the same day?

Answer: Andre Agassi

Early in his career, Agassi was more famous for his flamboyant style and celebrity lifestyle than his tennis. In 1999, Agassi won the French Open, thus completing his "career slam" of winning each of the Grand Slams at least once. Uma Thurman is best remembered for "Pulp Fiction" and the "Kill Bill" movies.

Answer: Lenny Bruce

Bruce was perhaps the most controversial comic in history. His battles over what was obscene paved the way for the next generation of comics. Thatcher, on the other hand, spearheaded a resurgence in Conservative politics in the 1980's.

Source: Author Robert907

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