Daily Quiz anyone?

[zico]

Thanks to the guys for getting this great new site up and running and here is a brand new quiz thread. You know the rules. Please don't post your answers before the quizzer does. Don't forget to post your scores.  

[only1billybonds]

14. Thanks Zico 

[easthammer]

17 thanks Zico

[zebthecat]

18 today thanks zico.
Only missed out on Magical Mystery Tour for the Beatles.

[zico]

Oh go on then Malllard I am feeling generous!

[mallard]

18 if I can claim ‘Get Back’ for Q.20 - If not, 17


Thanks Zico
 

[Westside]

19. Thanks Zico. Have a great break next week.

[zico]

Just a heads up that I have at the last minute decided to go away this Christmas so the quizzes will cease for around a week from about 17th December and I should be back online around 27th/28th.

Random Trivia 60 Quiz

1.  Cn you name the BBC British sketch comedy show starring Peter Cook and Dudley Moore that aired in three series between 1965 and 1970. 
Not Only... But Also

2.  A boxer who has a stance with his right hand and right foot forward is known by what term?
Southpaw

3.  In which month does Royal Ascot traditionally take place?
June

4.  What was the name of the character played by Diana Rigg in TV's The Avengers?
Emma Peel

5.  Which country is home to the chicken restaurant chain, Nando's?
South Africa

6.  On which sport do the novels of Dick Francis generally revolve?
Horse Racing

7.  Which is the only David Bowie single to have topped both the UK and US charts during his lifetime?
"Let’s Dance" (1983)

8.  Who played Norman Bates in the 1998 re-make of Hitchcock's "Psycho"?
Vince Vaughn

9.  Which European country hosted the Ryder Cup in 2018?
France

10.  Which 1988 feature film gave Tom Hanks his first Oscar nomination for Best Actor?
Big

11.  Who were the members of 1980s pop duo Yazoo?  Point for each
Vince Clarke & Alison Moyet

12.  What is the line on a weather map connecting points of equal pressure called?
Isobar

13.  What is a young pilchard called?
Sardine

14.  What was the last movie in the "Carry-On " franchise?
Carry On Columbus (1992)

15.  Which King of England was responsible for the Domesday Book?
William I (the Conqueror)

16. During the Falklands conflict which British submarine sank the Argentinian battleship "General Belgrano"?
HMS Conqueror 

17.  In the 2009 animated TV film of "The Gruffalo" who provided the voice of the Gruffalo?
Robbie Coltrane

18.  Who was the first and only King of Libya until being overthrown by Colonel Gaddafi in 1969?
King Idris I

19.  Who in 2000 became the first left-handed player to win the World Snooker Championship?
Mark Williams

20.  What were the titles of the five movies in which The Beatles appeared?  Point for each
"A Hard Day's Night", "Help!", "Magical Mystery Tour", "Yellow Submarine" and "Let It Be'.

 

[zico]

Random Trivia 60 Quiz

1.  Cn you name the BBC British sketch comedy show starring Peter Cook and Dudley Moore that aired in three series between 1965 and 1970. 

2.  A boxer who has a stance with his right hand and right foot forward is known by what term?

3.  In which month does Royal Ascot traditionally take place?

4.  What was the name of the character played by Diana Rigg in TV's The Avengers?

5.  Which country is home to the chicken restaurant chain, Nando's?

6.  On which sport do the novels of Dick Francis generally revolve?

7.  Which is the only David Bowie single to have topped both the UK and US charts during his lifetime?

8.  Who played Norman Bates in the 1998 re-make of Hitchcock's "Psycho"?

9.  Which European country hosted the Ryder Cup in 2018?

10.  Which 1988 feature film gave Tom Hanks his first Oscar nomination for Best Actor?

11.  Who were the members of 1980s pop duo Yazoo?  Point for each

12.  What is the line on a weather map connecting points of equal pressure called?

13.  What is a young pilchard called?

14.  What was the last movie in the "Carry-On " franchise?

15.  Which King of England was responsible for the Domesday Book?

16. During the Falklands conflict which British submarine sank the Argentinian battleship "General Belgrano"?

17.  In the 2009 animated TV film of "The Gruffalo" who provided the voice of the Gruffalo?

18.  Who was the first and only King of Libya until being overthrown by Colonel Gaddafi in 1969?

19.  Who in 2000 became the first left-handed player to win the World Snooker Championship?

20.  What were the titles of the five movies in which The Beatles appeared?  Point for each




 

[zebthecat]

16 thanks zico.

[only1billybonds]

11.

Thanks Zico 

[mallard]

14 Thanks Zico

[Westside]

17. Thanks Zico.

[zico]

Random Trivia 59

1.  What age do you need to be to travel on a Saga holiday?
Over 50 (Although your companion may be over 40)

2.  On which of the Hawaiian Islands is Pearl Harbour situated?
Oʻahu

3.  Under which manager did David Beckham make his international debut for England in 1996?
Glenn Hoddle

4. In which Ian Fleming novel did James Bond first make an appearance?
Casino Royale

5.  In which North American city do the "Pirates" play baseball and the "Penguins", ice hockey?
Pittsburgh

6.  On what date is Burns' Night celebrated?
25th January

7.  What was ABBA's last UK number one in 1980?
Super Trouper

8.  Who provided the voice of Jessica Rabbit in the movie "Who Framed Roger Rabbit"?
Kathleen Turner

9.  Who is missing from the four original members of The Monkees? Davy Jones, Mickey Dolenz, and Peter Tork.
Mike Nesmith

10.  What is considered the purest form of carbon?
Diamond

11.  How many hurdles must each runner jump in a 400 metres hurdle race?
Ten

12.  What form of transport was invented by Christopher Cockerell?
Hovercraft

13.  What brand of washing powder has the same name as the French for parsley?
Persil

14.  Which author was responsible for the Inspector Wexford series of books?
Ruth Rendell

15.  In "The Beano" comic, which school was attended by Danny, Plug and Smiffy?
Bash Street School

16.  Who was the author of the books on which the TV series "The Saint" were based?
Leslie Charteris

17.  Which two clubs were featured on the first ever "Match of the Day" shown on BBC2 in 1964?  Point for each.
Liverpool vs Arsenal

18. What is England's most wooded county, with woodland covering over a fifth of the county, approximately 24%?
Surrey

19.  Which Seventies band featured brothers Ron and Russell Mael?
Sparks

20.  By what name was French model maker Marie Grosholtz better known?
Madame Tussaud

 

[zico]

Random Trivia 59

1.  What age do you need to be to travel on a Saga holiday?

2.  On which of the Hawaiian Islands is Pearl Harbour situated?

3.  Under which manager did David Beckham make his international debut for England in 1996?

4. In which Ian Fleming novel did James Bond first make an appearance?

5.  In which North American city do the "Pirates" play baseball and the "Penguins", ice hockey?

6.  On what date is Burns' Night celebrated?

7.  What was ABBA's last UK number one in 1980?

8.  Who provided the voice of Jessica Rabbit in the movie "Who Framed Roger Rabbit"?

9.  Who is missing from the four original members of The Monkees? Davy Jones, Mickey Dolenz, and Peter Tork.

10.  What is considered the purest form of carbon?

11.  How many hurdles must each runner jump in a 400 metres hurdle race?

12.  What form of transport was invented by Christopher Cockerell?

13.  What brand of washing powder has the same name as the French for parsley?

14.  Which author was responsible for the Inspector Wexford series of books?

15.  In "The Beano" comic, which school was attended by Danny, Plug and Smiffy?

16.  Who was the author of the books on which the TV series "The Saint" were based?

17.  Which two clubs were featured on the first ever "Match of the Day" shown on BBC2 in 1964?  Point for each.

18. What is England's most wooded county, with woodland covering over a fifth of the county, approximately 24%?

19.  Which Seventies band featured brothers Ron and Russell Mael?

20.  By what name was French model maker Marie Grosholtz better known?



 

[mallard]

12 Thanks Zico

[only1billybonds]

13


Cheers Zico 

[Westside]

15. Thanks Zico.

[zico]

Early answers below.






Name the year Quiz

1.  Princess Diana died, Madeleine Albright became the first female Secretary of State in the US, The Lion King musical made its debut on Broadway
1997

2.  Disney World opened to guests, The original film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory film was released, Apollo 14 mission to the moon was launched
1971

3.  The movie Grease was released starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton John, Space Invaders the computer game was released, The American soap opera Dallas was first aired on TV
1978

4. The first Disney film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was released, J.R.R Tolkien published The Hobbit book,
The Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco opened 
1937

5.  John Lennon died, The Iran-Iraq war began, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back was released
1980

6.  Bill Clinton became President of the United States, Mr Blobby was the Christmas number 1, The Jurassic Park film was released
1993

7.  Facebook is launched, The Summer Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, The Spongebob Squarepants movie was released
2004

8.  The soap opera Neighbours launched its pilot episode in Australia, Phantom of the opera musical made its debut in London’s West End, the movie Top Gun was released
1986

9.  The first Jumbo Jet, Boeing 747 took its journey from New York to London, The Beatles announced they were separating,
Jimi Hendrix died
1970

10.  Prince George of Wales was born, Margaret Thatcher died, Nelson Mandela died
2013

11.  Concorde took its final flight, The first Pirates of the Caribbean film, The Curse of the Black Pearl was released,
The Christmas number 1 was Mad World sung by Michael Andrews and Gary Jules
2003

12. The pop group ABBA was formed, the funeral of The Duke of Windsor (formerly King Edward VIII) is held at Windsor Castle, The Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Jesus Christ Superstar makes its West End debut.
1972

13.  Hurricane Katrina caused devastation in USA, Pope John Paul II dies, Live 8 benefit concerts are held around the world
2005

14. The Wizard of Oz film was released, the first Anderson bomb shelter was erected in Britain, April 1st marked the end of the Spanish Civil War 
1939

15.  Samuel Beckett won the Nobel Prize for Literature, John Lennon and Yoko Ono had their 'Bed in for Peace' demonstration,
Rocky Marciano died in a plane crash.
1969

16.  India carried out its first nuclear bomb test, Chris Evert became a Wimbledon champion at age 19, Sir Stanley Rous retired as the President of FIFA.
1974

17.  Construction of Hoover Dam is completed in the United States, In London, the Crystal Palace is destroyed by fire, The RMS Queen Mary leaves Southampton on her maiden voyage to New York
1936

18.  Bill Haley & His Comets record "Rock Around the Clock", Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai is released in Japan, Roger Bannister runs the first sub-four-minute mile, in Oxford, England.
1954

19.  The British Broadcasting Company becomes the British Broadcasting Corporation, when its royal charter of incorporation takes effect, The first transatlantic telephone call is made via radio from New York City, United States, to London, United Kingdom, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which will create the Academy Awards, is founded in the United States
1927

20.  The character Sherlock Holmes first appeared in print in A Study in Scarlet, The British Empire celebrates Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee, marking the 50th year of her reign, Construction begins on the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
1887
 

[zico]

Slight change of plan, I'll put the answers on before I leave this afternoon around 2pm.  If you need more time obviously just check in  later.

Name the year Quiz

1.  Princess Diana died, Madeleine Albright became the first female Secretary of State in the US, The Lion King musical made its debut on Broadway

2.  Disney World opened to guests, The original film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory film was released, Apollo 14 mission to the moon was launched

3.  The movie Grease was released starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton John, Space Invaders the computer game was released, The American soap opera Dallas was first aired on TV

4. The first Disney film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was released, J.R.R Tolkien published The Hobbit book,The Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco opened 

5.  John Lennon died, The Iran-Iraq war began, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back was released

6.  Bill Clinton became President of the United States, Mr Blobby was the Christmas number 1, The Jurassic Park film was released

7.  Facebook is launched, The Summer Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, The Spongebob Squarepants movie was released

8.  The soap opera Neighbours launched its pilot episode in Australia, Phantom of the opera musical made its debut in London’s West End, the movie Top Gun was released

9.  The first Jumbo Jet, Boeing 747 took its journey from New York to London, The Beatles announced they were separating, Jimi Hendrix died

10.  Prince George of Wales was born, Margaret Thatcher died, Nelson Mandela died

11.  Concorde took its final flight, The first Pirates of the Caribbean film, The Curse of the Black Pearl was released,The Christmas number 1 was Mad World sung by Michael Andrews and Gary Jules

12. The pop group ABBA was formed, the funeral of The Duke of Windsor (formerly King Edward VIII) is held at Windsor Castle, The Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Jesus Christ Superstar makes its West End debut.

13.  Hurricane Katrina caused devastation in USA, Pope John Paul II dies, Live 8 benefit concerts are held around the world

14. The Wizard of Oz film was released, the first Anderson bomb shelter was erected in Britain, April 1st marked the end of the Spanish Civil War 

15.  Samuel Beckett won the Nobel Prize for Literature, John Lennon and Yoko Ono had their 'Bed in for Peace' demonstration, Rocky Marciano died in a plane crash.

16.  India carried out its first nuclear bomb test, Chris Evert became a Wimbledon champion at age 19, Sir Stanley Rous retired as the President of FIFA.

17.  Construction of Hoover Dam is completed in the United States, In London, the Crystal Palace is destroyed by fire, The RMS Queen Mary leaves Southampton on her maiden voyage to New York

18.  Bill Haley & His Comets record "Rock Around the Clock", Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai is released in Japan, Roger Bannister runs the first sub-four-minute mile, in Oxford, England.

19.  The British Broadcasting Company becomes the British Broadcasting Corporation, when its royal charter of incorporation takes effect, The first transatlantic telephone call is made via radio from New York City, United States, to London, United Kingdom, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which will create the Academy Awards, is founded in the United States

20.  The character Sherlock Holmes first appeared in print in A Study in Scarlet, The British Empire celebrates Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee, marking the 50th year of her reign, Construction begins on the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

 

[easthammer]

15 today thanks Zico

[mallard]

14 Thanks Zico 

[only1billybonds]

13.

Cheers Zico 

[zebthecat]

15 today thanks zico.

[Westside]

15. Thanks Zico.

[zico]

Just a heads up that tomorrows answers will either be late evening or Saturday morning as the other half wants to see the new Knives Out film for her birthday.  I fancied Nuremburg but didn't want to bring the mood down!! 


Tom, Dick and Harry Quiz

1.  In Clint Eastwoods “Dity Harry” what was Harry’s surname?
Callaghan

2.  Who was the famous manager of Elvis Presley?  Bonus point if you know his real name.
Colonel Tom Parker - Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk

3.  What was the name of the character played by Dick Van Dyke in the 1964 film Mary Poppins?
Bert

4.  Which fictional detective did Chester Gould create?
Dick Tracy

5.  This Czech and English playwright's real name was Tomás Sträussler. He was known for such plays as "Arcadia" and "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead." In 1997 he was knighted and he passed away on 29 November 2025 (aged 88).  How was he better known?
Tom Stoppard

6.  Known as the "King of Calypso" he was born in New York City in 1927. "Banana Boat Song" and "Matilda" are two of his hit songs. Who is this singer?
Harry Belafonte

7.  Many consider him to be the greatest magician of all time. He was born Erik Weisz in Budapest, Hungary. His name underwent several spelling changes over the years until he changed it for good to the name by which he became famous. Who was this master of magic?
Harry Houdini

8. In 2017 who was appointed as Scotland Yard’s first female commissioner?
Cressida Dick

9.   Which chain of food outlets first opened in 1928 from a small wooden hut beside a tram stop in Guiseley, West Yorkshire and within three years had moved to new premises, complete with fitted carpets, oak panelled walls, and chandeliers?
Harry Ramsden’s

10.  Harry Patterson mostly wrote adventure novels and action thrillers. "The Eagle Has Landed" was the novel that turned him into an international best-selling author. By what pseudonym was he more commonly known?
Jack Higgins

11. Harry Redknapp was crowned the winner of "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!" in which year, was it 2016, 2017 or 2018?
2018

12.  Which actor was best known for portraying father Howard Cunningham on the long-running television series "Happy Days" (1974-1984)
Tom Bosley

13.  Which former American professional boxer was the first boxer in history to win world titles in five weight divisions?
Thomas “Hitman” Hearns

14.  Richard Milhous Nixon was first called "Tricky Dick" during the 1950 U.S. Senate election in California? The nickname was resurrected when he was involved in a scandal that resulted in his resignation from the U.S. Presidency in which year?
1974

15.  Harry Nilsson hit it big in 1969 with the song "Everybody's Talkin". What hit movie was this the theme song to?
Midnight Cowboy

16. This British solo artist had two UK number one hits in the 1950s and also appeared three times on the Ed Sullivan Show in the 1960s. His biggest hits were "Finger of Suspicion" in 1954 and "Christmas Alphabet" in 1955. Can you name this singer? 
Dickie Valentine

16.  What number in line to the British throne is Prince Harry?
Fifth - King Charles III has been the sovereign since 2022, and his heir apparent is his elder son, William, Prince of Wales. William's three children are next, in order of birth: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Fifth in line is Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex

17.  Richard “Dickie” Attenborough turned to directing with "Oh! What a Lovely War" (1969), but for which film did he receive Academy Awards (Oscars) for Best Picture and Best Director?
Gandhi

18.  Tom Cruise has been married three times, for three points name the three ex-wives?
Mimi Rogers (1987-1990), Nicole Kidman (1990-2001), and Katie Holmes (2006-2012)

19.  According to legend, whom did the original Peeping Tom peep at?
Lady Godiva

20. In the Real Great Escape, famously three tunnels were dug – Tom, Dick and Harry.  The escape took place at Stalag Luft III which was a POW camp in which modern day country?
Poland