Trivia for July 2: A Look Back at History and Pop Culture
On July 2, 1971, American singer and songwriter Jim Morrison, lead vocalist of the psychedelic rock band The Doors, died at the age of 27 in Paris. The official cause of death was heart failure. His death remains a subject of fascination and speculation among fans.
Today's Quiz Questions
Test your knowledge with these questions: With which country did Britain fight 'The War of Jenkins' Ear'? On which motorway might lorries be parked as part of Operation Stack? What type of hat was worn by Sherlock Holmes? Which band recorded the 1985 album 'Brothers in Arms'? Who was the Roman god of drink and intoxication? How many minutes are there in a day? How many time zones are there in Canada? Which football club was managed by Alex Ferguson immediately prior to joining Manchester United? Who had a UK number 1 in 1990 with 'Ice Ice Baby'? Which river flows through the centre of Dublin?
Answers for July 2
The answers to the Bond villain questions are: [a] Donald Pleasance in 'You Only Live Twice' (1967), [b] Christoph Waltz in 'Spectre' (2015), [c] Max von Sydow in 'Never Say Never Again' (1983), [d] Telly Savalas in 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' (1969), and [e] Charles Grey in 'Diamonds are Forever' (1971). Other answers: Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun; Dick Francis novels revolve around horse racing; Robert Zimmerman is better known as Bob Dylan; Edam cheese originates from Holland; the Grand National takes place at Aintree racecourse; Elizabeth I of England was known as The Virgin Queen; Aston Villa play their home games in Birmingham; General Galtieri was President of Argentina at the time of the Falklands conflict; and Bali is in Indonesia.
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