People Quiz #772
Famous People Quiz for 31 October 2023
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Q1.
In 1982 the first commercially marketed CD was launched by Phil Ramone of A & R Recording . He was also involved in a number of other activities. Which of these was not one of them?
A
He was a sound engineer and music producer for George Michael
B
He introduced optical surround sound for films
C
He was a member of "The Ramones"
D
He was a trained classical violinist
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Q2.
As well as for his pop rap and hip-hop music, MC Hammer was celebrated from the 1980s onwards for what?
B
Warning of human-influenced climate change
C
Campaigning for the World Wildlife Fund
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Q3.
In which present day country did Confucius grow up and teach?
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Q4.
Who won an Oscar for her portrayal in a 1985 film of a woman who goes back to the town of her childhood?
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Q5.
John Mills won an Oscar in 1970 for his role in which film?
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Q6.
Which American comedian who died on 4 May 2009 became famous as an inept magician on Dean Martin's TV show in the 1960s and appeared in "Cannonball Run", "Blazing Saddles" and "The Muppet Movie" ?
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Q7.
At the 2010 Grammy Awards, who set a new record for the most wins by a female artist in one night, winning six?
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