Saturday, January 10, 2009

Quiz Answers and Winners

Congratulations to Peter and Uncle Gregg! Both of their answers to the 1975 Quiz were 100% accurate... plus they received Extra Credit for getting the bonus question right. Your prize is being delivered, as promised.

Here is Peter at the Devil's Lake triathlon... perhaps 2 years ago?
Mehandis and Uncle Gregg enjoying early summer days with the wagon that was newly put together.

For curious minds, the answers to the quiz are:

1. What actor was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II on March 4, 1975?
Charlie Chaplin

2. What country's forces seized the SS Mayaguez on May 12, 1975?
Cambodia

3. Who did President Ford posthumously pardon on August 5, 1975?
Gen. Robert E. Lee

4. Who fought in the "Thrilla in Manila ?
Muhammed Ali and Joe Frazier

5. On March 18, 1975 which TV character was killed off in their series?
Lt. Col. Henry Blake (M*A*S*H)

6. Which team won the NBA Championship in 1975?
Golden State Warriors

7. Who won the men's singles title at Wimbledon in 1975?
Arthur Ashe

8. What was the top grossing film of 1975?
Jaws

9. What king of Saudi Arabia was assassinated in 1975?
King Faisal

10.What U.S. President got married in 1975?
Bill Clinton

Extra Credit - Which member of my immediate family was born in 1975?
Acceptable Answers - Cousin Karen and Husband Michael
Thanks to all that played!

1 comment:

trinalovesneworleans said...

So Charlie Chaplin was knighted on the day I was born... who knew?!