The following quiz questions were submitted by Perry Bartlett. Perry runs a quiz night at Floyd's Bar, Cerro Branco, Albufeira in Portugal every Saturday & Wednesday night at 10pm. Many thanks Perry.

1. Margaret Mitchell?s only novel won the Pulitzer Prize today in 1937, what was it called?

2. Born today in 1903, which famous American crooner?s first names were Harry Lillis?

3. Barbara Castle, who died today in 2002, was an MP representing which Political party for over thirty years?

4. The Royal Festival Hall was opened today in 1951, as part of which great exhibition?

5. 74 today (2008), who was the singer with The Four Seasons?

6. Born today in 1952, which Scottish athlete claimed gold in the 1980 Moscow Olympics?

7. It was agreed to move the Brooklyn Dodgers baseball team to which other city today in 1957?

8. Born today in 1965, which popular comedy actor plays Uncle Bryn in the BBC TV series ?Gavin and Stacey??

9. Who beat Mark Williams 18-11 to win the World Snooker Championship for a record 7th time on this day in 1999?

10. How old is Henry Cooper today (2008)?

ANSWERS 

1. Gone With The Wind

2. Bing Crosby

3. Labour

4. The Festival of Britain

5. Frankie Valli

6. Alan Wells

7. Los Angeles

8. Rob Brydon

9. Stephen Hendry

10. 74

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