Sunday, April 17, 2011

Trivia Category 7: April Fools

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All of the questions in this category pertain to people born on April 1.

1. On April 1, 1815, the man who would later become the first chancellor of the German Empire was born. His nickname was “the Iron Chancellor”. Who was this man that successfully united several German kingdoms into one country?

2. On April 1, 1929, a young boy named Glenn was born, though he became better known by a nickname. He coached football at Miami and Michigan, was the athletic director at Michigan, and later became the president of Major League Baseball’s Detroit Tigers. Who was he?

3. This singer, dancer & actress was born April 1, 1932. Her first of three husbands was Eddie Fisher. Her daughter, Carrie Fisher, portrayed Princess Leia. Who is she?

4. This actress was best known for portraying Jennifer in Love Story.

5. Rudolph was born April 1, 1939. He & his brothers Ron, Vernon & O’Kelly recorded “Twist & Shout”, “This Old Heart of Mine” & “It’s Your Thing”. Younger brothers Marvin and Ernie joined them later. What is their last name?

6. Born April 1, 1939, this MLB pitcher was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1997. He pitched for the Atlanta Braves for 20 seasons and was famous for his knuckleball. In 1979, he and his brother both had 21 wins. Who is he (first AND last name required)?

7. Born April 1, 1955, Terry Nichols was convicted of 161 counts of first degree murder for his role in the Oklahoma City bombing. What was the name of the federal building that was bombed?

8. Susan Boyle, born April 1, 1961, won Britain’s Got Talent in April 2009 when she sang “I Dreamed a Dream”, a song from what musical?

9. Born April 1, 1973, she once hosted her own radio show on Air America and currently hosts her own nightly television show on MSNBC. Though she describes herself as “undoubtedly liberal”, she did not formally support Barack Obama in 2008. Who is she?

10. Born April 1, 1977, he co-authored Multiple Blessings: Surviving to Thriving with Twins and Sextuplets. Who is he?

And the answers are...


1. Otto von Bismarck

2. Bo Schembechler

3. Debbie Reynolds

4. Ali MacGraw

5. Isley

6. Phil Niekro

7. Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building

8. Les Misérables

9. Rachel Maddow

10. Jon Gosselin

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