On this day in 1922, American singer and actress Judy Garland was born in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Known for her iconic role as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, Garland's legacy continues to shine.
Trivia Questions for June 9
General Knowledge
Which five US states share a border with Nevada? How many of Henry VIII's wives lost their heads? Which rock act opened the London Live Aid concert in 1985? Who is older, Superman or Batman? What is the pseudonym of Eric Arthur Blair? Traditionally, what is made by a cooper? In which country is the musical The King and I set? Which planet in our solar system is nearest to the Sun? In TV's Thunderbirds, what was the name of Lady Penelope's chauffeur? The last novel written by Thomas Hardy told the tale of a stonemason's dreams of becoming a scholar; what was its title?
Answers for June 9
Questions: 1. Which London street was the fictional home of Sherlock Holmes? 2. Gloucestershire Old Spot and Tamworth are breeds of which farm animal? 3. What instrument was played by jazz musician Louis Armstrong? 4. What is the chemical symbol for copper? 5. Which English county lies between Cornwall and Somerset? 6. Who were the first winners of rugby union's World Cup in 1987? 7. On a standard dice, which number is on the opposite face to the number 2? 8. For what is the Spanish town of Toledo famous for manufacturing? 9. What is the best known and most successful of the operettas composed by Austro-Hungarian composer Franz Lehar? 10. In which town do Scottish football team Raith Rovers play their home matches?
Answers: 1. Baker Street. 2. Pigs. 3. Trumpet. 4. Cu. 5. Devon. 6. New Zealand. 7. Five. 8. Swords. 9. The Merry Widow. 10. Kirkcaldy.
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