People Quiz #195
Famous People Quiz for 9 October 2012
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Q1.
André-Jacques Garnerin carried out what feat on 22 October 1797 at Parc Monceau, Paris?
A
Made the first jump with a silk parachute
B
Cured a sheep with foot and mouth disease
C
Flew a balloon above 10,000 metres
D
Gave the first blood transfusion
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Q2.
Who was the third wife of Henry VIII?
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Q3.
Which composer wrote "Night and Day", "I Get a Kick out of You", "Well, Did You Evah!" and "I've Got You Under My Skin"?
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Q4.
Which of these was never a member of the Rolling Stones?
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Q5.
Dido was "featured" on the song "Stan", which was written and performed by whom?
Note: This question was updated in June 2022
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Q6.
Who discovered and named the element francium in 1939?
C
William Pitt the Younger
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Q7.
What did the band S Club 7 change their name to when Paul Cattermole left in June 2002?
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