2525 - Fortnight 5 - Annum 1
In the year...
Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:
E1 - An iconic soul singer is tragically shot and killed by his father, one day before his birthday.
Name the singer.
How old would the singer have been had he lived one more day? (+/-2 years)
E2 - Many notable people were born this year. Identify these five each by a short clue.
- "The King" in NBA
- Facebook founder
- Born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson
- Mrs. Colin Jost
- Duke of Sussex
E3 - A computer company releases an iconic Super Bowl commercial in which a colorful, defiant young woman hurls a sledgehammer at a giant screen broadcasting an authoritarian "Big Brother" figure to a crowd of gray, zombie-like drones, liberating the world from technological conformity.
Name the company responsible for the commercial.
Name the company represented by the "Big Brother" figure.
Name the famous director behind this commercial.
E4 - Many other notable folks died this year. Identify these four each by a short clue.
- In Cold Blood author
- Actor born Richard Jenkins
- Man on the Moon subject
- Jazz pianist and bandleader
E5 - The female Prime Minister of a South Asian country is assassinated by her bodyguards.
Name the country.
Name the PM.
E6 - Many quality movies were released this year. Identify these four each by a short summary.
- Three eccentric parapsychologists launch a paranormal removal service in New York City and battle a powerful ancient spirit threatening to destroy the city.
- A wisecracking Detroit detective travels to affluent Southern California to investigate his friend’s murder, clashing with local police while uncovering a high-level criminal conspiracy.
- A relentless cyborg assassin is sent back in time to kill a young woman whose future son will lead humanity’s resistance against the machines.
- On her birthday, an awkward high school girl feels forgotten by her family and overlooked by her crush, leading to a series of humiliating and heartfelt misadventures.
- An envious court composer becomes obsessed with destroying a wildly talented yet childish musical prodigy whom he believes has been unjustly blessed with divine genius.
Which of these movies took home the Best Picture Oscar at the next year's Academy awards?
E7 - The reigning Miss America is forced to resign after nude photos of her appear in an "adult" magazine.
Name the young woman who was forced to resign.
Name the magazine that published the photos.
E8 - Many very popular recording albums were released this year. Match each of these five albums to the second track on each album at original release time.
Albums:
Born in the U.S.A.
Like a Virgin
Private Dancer
She’s So Unusual
Sports
Second tracks:
Angel
Cover Me
Heart and Soul
Money Changes Everything
Show Some Respect
Bonus: Name the recording artist for each album.
E9 - The US president is re-elected in a landslide victory.
Name the president.
Name the losing candidate and his running mate.
Apply R or D to each presidential candidate.
Bonus: How many of the 50 states did the losing candidate carry?
E10 - Many Broadway plays and musical were opened or continued to perform well this year. Identify these three each by a short summary:
- A tense, profanity-laced drama about a group of desperate Chicago real estate salesmen who will lie, cheat, and steal to stay on top in a cutthroat sales competition.
- A poetic musical exploring the obsessive creative process of painter Georges Seurat as he constructs his famous pointillist masterpiece, and the emotional cost his singular artistic vision has on his relationships.
- A warm-hearted musical comedy about a gay couple — a nightclub owner and his drag performer partner — who must pretend to be straight when their son brings home his fiancée's conservative parents.
E11 - A midwest team defeats a west coast team in the World Series, 4 games to 1.
Name the winners.
Name the losers.
Name the manager who became the first manager to win the World Series in both leagues.
E12 - Many classic TV shows premiered this TV season. Identify these five each by a short summary.
- A sleek, fashion-forward crime drama following two undercover detectives as they battle drug traffickers and criminals in the neon-lit, sun-soaked streets of South Florida.
- A warm and witty sitcom following a successful OB/GYN, and his lawyer wife as they raise their five children in a loving, humor-filled Brooklyn brownstone.
- A sitcom about two old friends — one divorced, one separated — who move in together with their kids to navigate single motherhood, dating, and financial independence in New York City.
- A charming role-reversal sitcom in which a former baseball player takes a job as a live-in housekeeper for a career-driven advertising executive in Connecticut, leading to a warm, comedic, and ongoing will-they-won't-they relationship between the two.
- A cozy mystery series about a crime novelist from a small New England town who has an uncanny knack for stumbling upon suspicious deaths wherever she goes and solving them before the police can.
Bonus: Identify the network for each show
E13 - Both Winter and Summer Olympics are held this year.
Name the host city for the Winter games.
Name the host city for the Summer games.
E14 - Many notable books were published or still very popular this year. Identify these three each by a short summary:
- A tense Cold War thriller following a Soviet submarine commander who attempts to defect to the United States in a state-of-the-art nuclear sub, while both the American and Soviet navies race to find him first.
- A darkly comic novel about three newly single women in a small Rhode Island town who discover they have supernatural powers, and whose lives are upended when a mysterious and devilishly charming stranger arrives and seduces all three of them.
- A philosophical novel set against the backdrop of the 1968 Prague Spring in which two couples grapple with love, infidelity, and the tension between the freedom of living without commitment and the weight of meaningful human connection.
What year did events E1 thru E14 take place? (Five points)
Total points: 111
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E1 - An iconic soul singer is tragically shot and killed by his father, one day before his birthday.
Name the singer.
How old would the singer have been had he lived one more day? (+/-2 years)
Otis Redding, 42
E2 - Many notable people were born this year. Identify these five each by a short clue.
- "The King" in NBA LeBron James
- Facebook founder Mark someone
- Born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson Kate Hudson
- Mrs. Colin Jost
- Duke of Sussex Prince Harry
E3 - A computer company releases an iconic Super Bowl commercial in which a colorful, defiant young woman hurls a sledgehammer at a giant screen broadcasting an authoritarian "Big Brother" figure to a crowd of gray, zombie-like drones, liberating the world from technological conformity.
Name the company responsible for the commercial. Apple
Name the company represented by the "Big Brother" figure. IBM
Name the famous director behind this commercial. Spielberg
E4 - Many other notable folks died this year. Identify these four each by a short clue.
- In Cold Blood author Truman Capote
- Actor born Richard Jenkins
- Man on the Moon subject Andy Kaufman
- Jazz pianist and bandleader Guy Lombardo
E5 - The female Prime Minister of a South Asian country is assassinated by her bodyguards.
Name the country. India
Name the PM. Indira Gandhi
E6 - Many quality movies were released this year. Identify these four each by a short summary.
- Three eccentric parapsychologists launch a paranormal removal service in New York City and battle a powerful ancient spirit threatening to destroy the city. Ghostbusters
- A wisecracking Detroit detective travels to affluent Southern California to investigate his friend’s murder, clashing with local police while uncovering a high-level criminal conspiracy. Beverly Hills Cop
- A relentless cyborg assassin is sent back in time to kill a young woman whose future son will lead humanity’s resistance against the machines. Terminator
- On her birthday, an awkward high school girl feels forgotten by her family and overlooked by her crush, leading to a series of humiliating and heartfelt misadventures. Sixteen Candles
- An envious court composer becomes obsessed with destroying a wildly talented yet childish musical prodigy whom he believes has been unjustly blessed with divine genius. Amadeus
Which of these movies took home the Best Picture Oscar at the next year's Academy awards? Amadeus
E7 - The reigning Miss America is forced to resign after nude photos of her appear in an "adult" magazine.
Name the young woman who was forced to resign. Vanessa someone
Name the magazine that published the photos. "Penthouse"
E8 - Many very popular recording albums were released this year. Match each of these five albums to the second track on each album at original release time.
Albums:
Born in the U.S.A. Springsteen, Show Some Respect
Like a Virgin Madonna, Angel
Private Dancer Elton John, Heart and Soul
She’s So Unusual Money Changes Everything
Sports Cover Me
Second tracks:
Angel
Cover Me
Heart and Soul
Money Changes Everything
Show Some Respect
Bonus: Name the recording artist for each album.
E9 - The US president is re-elected in a landslide victory.
Name the president. Republican Ronald Reagan
Name the losing candidate and his running mate. Democrat Walter Mondale, running with Geraldine Ferraro
Apply R or D to each presidential candidate.
Bonus: How many of the 50 states did the losing candidate carry? 49 (Mondale carried Minnesota and D.C.)
E10 - Many Broadway plays and musical were opened or continued to perform well this year. Identify these three each by a short summary:
- A tense, profanity-laced drama about a group of desperate Chicago real estate salesmen who will lie, cheat, and steal to stay on top in a cutthroat sales competition.
- A poetic musical exploring the obsessive creative process of painter Georges Seurat as he constructs his famous pointillist masterpiece, and the emotional cost his singular artistic vision has on his relationships. Sunday in the Park with George
- A warm-hearted musical comedy about a gay couple — a nightclub owner and his drag performer partner — who must pretend to be straight when their son brings home his fiancée's conservative parents. The Birdcage
E11 - A midwest team defeats a west coast team in the World Series, 4 games to 1.
Name the winners. Detroit Tigers
Name the losers. San Diego Padres
Name the manager who became the first manager to win the World Series in both leagues. Sparky Anderson
E12 - Many classic TV shows premiered this TV season. Identify these five each by a short summary.
- A sleek, fashion-forward crime drama following two undercover detectives as they battle drug traffickers and criminals in the neon-lit, sun-soaked streets of South Florida. Miami Vice, NBC
- A warm and witty sitcom following a successful OB/GYN, and his lawyer wife as they raise their five children in a loving, humor-filled Brooklyn brownstone. The Cosby Show, NBC
- A sitcom about two old friends — one divorced, one separated — who move in together with their kids to navigate single motherhood, dating, and financial independence in New York City. Kate and Allie, CBS
- A charming role-reversal sitcom in which a former baseball player takes a job as a live-in housekeeper for a career-driven advertising executive in Connecticut, leading to a warm, comedic, and ongoing will-they-won't-they relationship between the two. Who's the Boss, ABC
- A cozy mystery series about a crime novelist from a small New England town who has an uncanny knack for stumbling upon suspicious deaths wherever she goes and solving them before the police can. Murder She Wrote, CBS
Bonus: Identify the network for each show
E13 - Both Winter and Summer Olympics are held this year.
Name the host city for the Winter games. Calgary
Name the host city for the Summer games. Los Angeles
E14 - Many notable books were published or still very popular this year. Identify these three each by a short summary:
- A tense Cold War thriller following a Soviet submarine commander who attempts to defect to the United States in a state-of-the-art nuclear sub, while both the American and Soviet navies race to find him first. The Hunt for Red October
- A darkly comic novel about three newly single women in a small Rhode Island town who discover they have supernatural powers, and whose lives are upended when a mysterious and devilishly charming stranger arrives and seduces all three of them. The Witches of Eastwick
- A philosophical novel set against the backdrop of the 1968 Prague Spring in which two couples grapple with love, infidelity, and the tension between the freedom of living without commitment and the weight of meaningful human connection. The Unbearable Lightness of Being
What year did events E1 thru E14 take place? (Five points) 1984
Name the singer.
How old would the singer have been had he lived one more day? (+/-2 years)
Otis Redding, 42
E2 - Many notable people were born this year. Identify these five each by a short clue.
- "The King" in NBA LeBron James
- Facebook founder Mark someone
- Born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson Kate Hudson
- Mrs. Colin Jost
- Duke of Sussex Prince Harry
E3 - A computer company releases an iconic Super Bowl commercial in which a colorful, defiant young woman hurls a sledgehammer at a giant screen broadcasting an authoritarian "Big Brother" figure to a crowd of gray, zombie-like drones, liberating the world from technological conformity.
Name the company responsible for the commercial. Apple
Name the company represented by the "Big Brother" figure. IBM
Name the famous director behind this commercial. Spielberg
E4 - Many other notable folks died this year. Identify these four each by a short clue.
- In Cold Blood author Truman Capote
- Actor born Richard Jenkins
- Man on the Moon subject Andy Kaufman
- Jazz pianist and bandleader Guy Lombardo
E5 - The female Prime Minister of a South Asian country is assassinated by her bodyguards.
Name the country. India
Name the PM. Indira Gandhi
E6 - Many quality movies were released this year. Identify these four each by a short summary.
- Three eccentric parapsychologists launch a paranormal removal service in New York City and battle a powerful ancient spirit threatening to destroy the city. Ghostbusters
- A wisecracking Detroit detective travels to affluent Southern California to investigate his friend’s murder, clashing with local police while uncovering a high-level criminal conspiracy. Beverly Hills Cop
- A relentless cyborg assassin is sent back in time to kill a young woman whose future son will lead humanity’s resistance against the machines. Terminator
- On her birthday, an awkward high school girl feels forgotten by her family and overlooked by her crush, leading to a series of humiliating and heartfelt misadventures. Sixteen Candles
- An envious court composer becomes obsessed with destroying a wildly talented yet childish musical prodigy whom he believes has been unjustly blessed with divine genius. Amadeus
Which of these movies took home the Best Picture Oscar at the next year's Academy awards? Amadeus
E7 - The reigning Miss America is forced to resign after nude photos of her appear in an "adult" magazine.
Name the young woman who was forced to resign. Vanessa someone
Name the magazine that published the photos. "Penthouse"
E8 - Many very popular recording albums were released this year. Match each of these five albums to the second track on each album at original release time.
Albums:
Born in the U.S.A. Springsteen, Show Some Respect
Like a Virgin Madonna, Angel
Private Dancer Elton John, Heart and Soul
She’s So Unusual Money Changes Everything
Sports Cover Me
Second tracks:
Angel
Cover Me
Heart and Soul
Money Changes Everything
Show Some Respect
Bonus: Name the recording artist for each album.
E9 - The US president is re-elected in a landslide victory.
Name the president. Republican Ronald Reagan
Name the losing candidate and his running mate. Democrat Walter Mondale, running with Geraldine Ferraro
Apply R or D to each presidential candidate.
Bonus: How many of the 50 states did the losing candidate carry? 49 (Mondale carried Minnesota and D.C.)
E10 - Many Broadway plays and musical were opened or continued to perform well this year. Identify these three each by a short summary:
- A tense, profanity-laced drama about a group of desperate Chicago real estate salesmen who will lie, cheat, and steal to stay on top in a cutthroat sales competition.
- A poetic musical exploring the obsessive creative process of painter Georges Seurat as he constructs his famous pointillist masterpiece, and the emotional cost his singular artistic vision has on his relationships. Sunday in the Park with George
- A warm-hearted musical comedy about a gay couple — a nightclub owner and his drag performer partner — who must pretend to be straight when their son brings home his fiancée's conservative parents. The Birdcage
E11 - A midwest team defeats a west coast team in the World Series, 4 games to 1.
Name the winners. Detroit Tigers
Name the losers. San Diego Padres
Name the manager who became the first manager to win the World Series in both leagues. Sparky Anderson
E12 - Many classic TV shows premiered this TV season. Identify these five each by a short summary.
- A sleek, fashion-forward crime drama following two undercover detectives as they battle drug traffickers and criminals in the neon-lit, sun-soaked streets of South Florida. Miami Vice, NBC
- A warm and witty sitcom following a successful OB/GYN, and his lawyer wife as they raise their five children in a loving, humor-filled Brooklyn brownstone. The Cosby Show, NBC
- A sitcom about two old friends — one divorced, one separated — who move in together with their kids to navigate single motherhood, dating, and financial independence in New York City. Kate and Allie, CBS
- A charming role-reversal sitcom in which a former baseball player takes a job as a live-in housekeeper for a career-driven advertising executive in Connecticut, leading to a warm, comedic, and ongoing will-they-won't-they relationship between the two. Who's the Boss, ABC
- A cozy mystery series about a crime novelist from a small New England town who has an uncanny knack for stumbling upon suspicious deaths wherever she goes and solving them before the police can. Murder She Wrote, CBS
Bonus: Identify the network for each show
E13 - Both Winter and Summer Olympics are held this year.
Name the host city for the Winter games. Calgary
Name the host city for the Summer games. Los Angeles
E14 - Many notable books were published or still very popular this year. Identify these three each by a short summary:
- A tense Cold War thriller following a Soviet submarine commander who attempts to defect to the United States in a state-of-the-art nuclear sub, while both the American and Soviet navies race to find him first. The Hunt for Red October
- A darkly comic novel about three newly single women in a small Rhode Island town who discover they have supernatural powers, and whose lives are upended when a mysterious and devilishly charming stranger arrives and seduces all three of them. The Witches of Eastwick
- A philosophical novel set against the backdrop of the 1968 Prague Spring in which two couples grapple with love, infidelity, and the tension between the freedom of living without commitment and the weight of meaningful human connection. The Unbearable Lightness of Being
What year did events E1 thru E14 take place? (Five points) 1984
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2525 - Fortnight 5 - Annum 1
In the year...
Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:
E1 - An iconic soul singer is tragically shot and killed by his father, one day before his birthday.
Name the singer.
How old would the singer have been had he lived one more day? (+/-2 years)
Marvin Gaye, 50
E2 - Many notable people were born this year. Identify these five each by a short clue.
- "The King" in NBA LeBron James
- Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg
- Born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson Katy Perry
- Mrs. Colin Jost Scarlet Johannsen
- Duke of Sussex Prince Harry
E3 - A computer company releases an iconic Super Bowl commercial in which a colorful, defiant young woman hurls a sledgehammer at a giant screen broadcasting an authoritarian "Big Brother" figure to a crowd of gray, zombie-like drones, liberating the world from technological conformity.
Name the company responsible for the commercial. Apple
Name the company represented by the "Big Brother" figure. IBM
Name the famous director behind this commercial. Ridley Scott
E4 - Many other notable folks died this year. Identify these four each by a short clue.
- In Cold Blood author Truman Capote
- Actor born Richard Jenkins Richard Burton
- Man on the Moon subject Andy Kaufman
- Jazz pianist and bandleader Duke Ellington
E5 - The female Prime Minister of a South Asian country is assassinated by her bodyguards.
Name the country. India
Name the PM. Indira Gandhi
E6 - Many quality movies were released this year. Identify these four each by a short summary.
- Three eccentric parapsychologists launch a paranormal removal service in New York City and battle a powerful ancient spirit threatening to destroy the city. Ghostbusters
- A wisecracking Detroit detective travels to affluent Southern California to investigate his friend’s murder, clashing with local police while uncovering a high-level criminal conspiracy. 48 Hours
- A relentless cyborg assassin is sent back in time to kill a young woman whose future son will lead humanity’s resistance against the machines. The Terminator
- On her birthday, an awkward high school girl feels forgotten by her family and overlooked by her crush, leading to a series of humiliating and heartfelt misadventures. Sixteen Candles
- An envious court composer becomes obsessed with destroying a wildly talented yet childish musical prodigy whom he believes has been unjustly blessed with divine genius. Amadeus
Which of these movies took home the Best Picture Oscar at the next year's Academy awards?
E7 - The reigning Miss America is forced to resign after nude photos of her appear in an "adult" magazine.
Name the young woman who was forced to resign. Vanessa Williams
Name the magazine that published the photos. Penthouse
E8 - Many very popular recording albums were released this year. Match each of these five albums to the second track on each album at original release time.
Albums:
Born in the U.S.A. -- Cover Me (Bruce Springsteen)
Like a Virgin -- Angel (Madonna)
Private Dancer -- Show Some Respect (Tina Turner)
She’s So Unusual -- Money Changes Everything (Cyndi Lauper)
Sports -- Heart and Soul (Huey Lewis and the News)
Second tracks:
Bonus: Name the recording artist for each album.
E9 - The US president is re-elected in a landslide victory.
Name the president. Ronald Reagan (R)
Name the losing candidate and his running mate. Walter Mondale, Geraldine Ferraro (D)
Apply R or D to each presidential candidate.
Bonus: How many of the 50 states did the losing candidate carry? 1, Minnesota
E10 - Many Broadway plays and musical were opened or continued to perform well this year. Identify these three each by a short summary:
- A tense, profanity-laced drama about a group of desperate Chicago real estate salesmen who will lie, cheat, and steal to stay on top in a cutthroat sales competition. Glengarry Glen Ross
- A poetic musical exploring the obsessive creative process of painter Georges Seurat as he constructs his famous pointillist masterpiece, and the emotional cost his singular artistic vision has on his relationships. Sunday in the Park with George
- A warm-hearted musical comedy about a gay couple — a nightclub owner and his drag performer partner — who must pretend to be straight when their son brings home his fiancée's conservative parents. La Cage Aux Folles
E11 - A midwest team defeats a west coast team in the World Series, 4 games to 1.
Name the winners. Detroit Tigers
Name the losers. Los Angeles Dodgers
Name the manager who became the first manager to win the World Series in both leagues. Sparky Anderson
E12 - Many classic TV shows premiered this TV season. Identify these five each by a short summary.
- A sleek, fashion-forward crime drama following two undercover detectives as they battle drug traffickers and criminals in the neon-lit, sun-soaked streets of South Florida. Miami Vice ABC
- A warm and witty sitcom following a successful OB/GYN, and his lawyer wife as they raise their five children in a loving, humor-filled Brooklyn brownstone. The Cosby Show NBC
- A sitcom about two old friends — one divorced, one separated — who move in together with their kids to navigate single motherhood, dating, and financial independence in New York City. Kate and Allie CBS
- A charming role-reversal sitcom in which a former baseball player takes a job as a live-in housekeeper for a career-driven advertising executive in Connecticut, leading to a warm, comedic, and ongoing will-they-won't-they relationship between the two. Mr. Belvedere NBC
- A cozy mystery series about a crime novelist from a small New England town who has an uncanny knack for stumbling upon suspicious deaths wherever she goes and solving them before the police can. Murder, She Wrote CBS
Bonus: Identify the network for each show
E13 - Both Winter and Summer Olympics are held this year.
Name the host city for the Winter games. Calgary
Name the host city for the Summer games. Los Angeles
E14 - Many notable books were published or still very popular this year. Identify these three each by a short summary:
- A tense Cold War thriller following a Soviet submarine commander who attempts to defect to the United States in a state-of-the-art nuclear sub, while both the American and Soviet navies race to find him first. The Hunt for Red October
- A darkly comic novel about three newly single women in a small Rhode Island town who discover they have supernatural powers, and whose lives are upended when a mysterious and devilishly charming stranger arrives and seduces all three of them. The Witches of Eastwick
- A philosophical novel set against the backdrop of the 1968 Prague Spring in which two couples grapple with love, infidelity, and the tension between the freedom of living without commitment and the weight of meaningful human connection. Love in the time of Cholera
What year did events E1 thru E14 take place? (Five points) 1984
Total points: 111
In the year...
Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:
E1 - An iconic soul singer is tragically shot and killed by his father, one day before his birthday.
Name the singer.
How old would the singer have been had he lived one more day? (+/-2 years)
Marvin Gaye, 50
E2 - Many notable people were born this year. Identify these five each by a short clue.
- "The King" in NBA LeBron James
- Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg
- Born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson Katy Perry
- Mrs. Colin Jost Scarlet Johannsen
- Duke of Sussex Prince Harry
E3 - A computer company releases an iconic Super Bowl commercial in which a colorful, defiant young woman hurls a sledgehammer at a giant screen broadcasting an authoritarian "Big Brother" figure to a crowd of gray, zombie-like drones, liberating the world from technological conformity.
Name the company responsible for the commercial. Apple
Name the company represented by the "Big Brother" figure. IBM
Name the famous director behind this commercial. Ridley Scott
E4 - Many other notable folks died this year. Identify these four each by a short clue.
- In Cold Blood author Truman Capote
- Actor born Richard Jenkins Richard Burton
- Man on the Moon subject Andy Kaufman
- Jazz pianist and bandleader Duke Ellington
E5 - The female Prime Minister of a South Asian country is assassinated by her bodyguards.
Name the country. India
Name the PM. Indira Gandhi
E6 - Many quality movies were released this year. Identify these four each by a short summary.
- Three eccentric parapsychologists launch a paranormal removal service in New York City and battle a powerful ancient spirit threatening to destroy the city. Ghostbusters
- A wisecracking Detroit detective travels to affluent Southern California to investigate his friend’s murder, clashing with local police while uncovering a high-level criminal conspiracy. 48 Hours
- A relentless cyborg assassin is sent back in time to kill a young woman whose future son will lead humanity’s resistance against the machines. The Terminator
- On her birthday, an awkward high school girl feels forgotten by her family and overlooked by her crush, leading to a series of humiliating and heartfelt misadventures. Sixteen Candles
- An envious court composer becomes obsessed with destroying a wildly talented yet childish musical prodigy whom he believes has been unjustly blessed with divine genius. Amadeus
Which of these movies took home the Best Picture Oscar at the next year's Academy awards?
E7 - The reigning Miss America is forced to resign after nude photos of her appear in an "adult" magazine.
Name the young woman who was forced to resign. Vanessa Williams
Name the magazine that published the photos. Penthouse
E8 - Many very popular recording albums were released this year. Match each of these five albums to the second track on each album at original release time.
Albums:
Born in the U.S.A. -- Cover Me (Bruce Springsteen)
Like a Virgin -- Angel (Madonna)
Private Dancer -- Show Some Respect (Tina Turner)
She’s So Unusual -- Money Changes Everything (Cyndi Lauper)
Sports -- Heart and Soul (Huey Lewis and the News)
Second tracks:
Bonus: Name the recording artist for each album.
E9 - The US president is re-elected in a landslide victory.
Name the president. Ronald Reagan (R)
Name the losing candidate and his running mate. Walter Mondale, Geraldine Ferraro (D)
Apply R or D to each presidential candidate.
Bonus: How many of the 50 states did the losing candidate carry? 1, Minnesota
E10 - Many Broadway plays and musical were opened or continued to perform well this year. Identify these three each by a short summary:
- A tense, profanity-laced drama about a group of desperate Chicago real estate salesmen who will lie, cheat, and steal to stay on top in a cutthroat sales competition. Glengarry Glen Ross
- A poetic musical exploring the obsessive creative process of painter Georges Seurat as he constructs his famous pointillist masterpiece, and the emotional cost his singular artistic vision has on his relationships. Sunday in the Park with George
- A warm-hearted musical comedy about a gay couple — a nightclub owner and his drag performer partner — who must pretend to be straight when their son brings home his fiancée's conservative parents. La Cage Aux Folles
E11 - A midwest team defeats a west coast team in the World Series, 4 games to 1.
Name the winners. Detroit Tigers
Name the losers. Los Angeles Dodgers
Name the manager who became the first manager to win the World Series in both leagues. Sparky Anderson
E12 - Many classic TV shows premiered this TV season. Identify these five each by a short summary.
- A sleek, fashion-forward crime drama following two undercover detectives as they battle drug traffickers and criminals in the neon-lit, sun-soaked streets of South Florida. Miami Vice ABC
- A warm and witty sitcom following a successful OB/GYN, and his lawyer wife as they raise their five children in a loving, humor-filled Brooklyn brownstone. The Cosby Show NBC
- A sitcom about two old friends — one divorced, one separated — who move in together with their kids to navigate single motherhood, dating, and financial independence in New York City. Kate and Allie CBS
- A charming role-reversal sitcom in which a former baseball player takes a job as a live-in housekeeper for a career-driven advertising executive in Connecticut, leading to a warm, comedic, and ongoing will-they-won't-they relationship between the two. Mr. Belvedere NBC
- A cozy mystery series about a crime novelist from a small New England town who has an uncanny knack for stumbling upon suspicious deaths wherever she goes and solving them before the police can. Murder, She Wrote CBS
Bonus: Identify the network for each show
E13 - Both Winter and Summer Olympics are held this year.
Name the host city for the Winter games. Calgary
Name the host city for the Summer games. Los Angeles
E14 - Many notable books were published or still very popular this year. Identify these three each by a short summary:
- A tense Cold War thriller following a Soviet submarine commander who attempts to defect to the United States in a state-of-the-art nuclear sub, while both the American and Soviet navies race to find him first. The Hunt for Red October
- A darkly comic novel about three newly single women in a small Rhode Island town who discover they have supernatural powers, and whose lives are upended when a mysterious and devilishly charming stranger arrives and seduces all three of them. The Witches of Eastwick
- A philosophical novel set against the backdrop of the 1968 Prague Spring in which two couples grapple with love, infidelity, and the tension between the freedom of living without commitment and the weight of meaningful human connection. Love in the time of Cholera
What year did events E1 thru E14 take place? (Five points) 1984
Total points: 111
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Re: 2525 - Fortnight 5 - Annum 1
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E1 - An iconic soul singer is tragically shot and killed by his father, one day before his birthday.
Name the singer.
MARVING GAYE
How old would the singer have been had he lived one more day? (+/-2 years)
60?
E2 - Many notable people were born this year. Identify these five each by a short clue.
- Facebook founder
MARK ZUCKERBERG
- Duke of Sussex
PRINCE HARRY
E3 - A computer company releases an iconic Super Bowl commercial in which a colorful, defiant young woman hurls a sledgehammer at a giant screen broadcasting an authoritarian "Big Brother" figure to a crowd of gray, zombie-like drones, liberating the world from technological conformity.
Name the company responsible for the commercial.
APPLE?
Name the company represented by the "Big Brother" figure.
IBM
Name the famous director behind this commercial.
GEORGE LUCAS?
E4 - Many other notable folks died this year. Identify these four each by a short clue.
- In Cold Blood author
TRUMAN CAPOTE
- Actor born Richard Jenkins
RICHARD BURTON
- Man on the Moon subject
ANDY KAUFMAN
- Jazz pianist and bandleader
COUNT BASIE
E5 - The female Prime Minister of a South Asian country is assassinated by her bodyguards.
Name the country.
INDIA
Name the PM.
INDIRA GANDHI
E6 - Many quality movies were released this year. Identify these four each by a short summary.
- Three eccentric parapsychologists launch a paranormal removal service in New York City and battle a powerful ancient spirit threatening to destroy the city.
GHOSTBUSTERS
- A wisecracking Detroit detective travels to affluent Southern California to investigate his friend’s murder, clashing with local police while uncovering a high-level criminal conspiracy.
BEVERLY HILLS COP
- A relentless cyborg assassin is sent back in time to kill a young woman whose future son will lead humanity’s resistance against the machines.
THE TERMINATOR
- On her birthday, an awkward high school girl feels forgotten by her family and overlooked by her crush, leading to a series of humiliating and heartfelt misadventures.
SIXTEEN CANDLES
- An envious court composer becomes obsessed with destroying a wildly talented yet childish musical prodigy whom he believes has been unjustly blessed with divine genius.
AMADEUS
Which of these movies took home the Best Picture Oscar at the next year's Academy awards?
AMADEUS
E7 - The reigning Miss America is forced to resign after nude photos of her appear in an "adult" magazine.
Name the young woman who was forced to resign.
VANESSA WILLIAMS
Name the magazine that published the photos.
PENTHOUSE
E8 - Many very popular recording albums were released this year. Match each of these five albums to the second track on each album at original release time.
Albums:
Born in the U.S.A.
Cover Me
Bruce Springsteen
Like a Virgin
Angel
Madonna
Private Dancer
Show Some Respect
Tina Turner
She’s So Unusual
Money Changes Everything
Cyndi Lauper
Sports
Heart and Soul
Huey Lewis and the News
E9 - The US president is re-elected in a landslide victory.
Name the president.
RONALD REAGAN (R)
Name the losing candidate and his running mate.
WALTER MONDALE (D) and GERALDINE FERRARO
Bonus: How many of the 50 states did the losing candidate carry?
TWO?
E10 - Many Broadway plays and musical were opened or continued to perform well this year. Identify these three each by a short summary:
- A tense, profanity-laced drama about a group of desperate Chicago real estate salesmen who will lie, cheat, and steal to stay on top in a cutthroat sales competition.
GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS
- A poetic musical exploring the obsessive creative process of painter Georges Seurat as he constructs his famous pointillist masterpiece, and the emotional cost his singular artistic vision has on his relationships.
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
- A warm-hearted musical comedy about a gay couple — a nightclub owner and his drag performer partner — who must pretend to be straight when their son brings home his fiancée's conservative parents.
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
E11 - A midwest team defeats a west coast team in the World Series, 4 games to 1.
Name the winners.
Name the losers.
Name the manager who became the first manager to win the World Series in both leagues.
E12 - Many classic TV shows premiered this TV season. Identify these five each by a short summary.
- A sleek, fashion-forward crime drama following two undercover detectives as they battle drug traffickers and criminals in the neon-lit, sun-soaked streets of South Florida.
MIAMI VICE
ABC?
- A warm and witty sitcom following a successful OB/GYN, and his lawyer wife as they raise their five children in a loving, humor-filled Brooklyn brownstone.
THE COSBY SHOW
NBC
- A sitcom about two old friends — one divorced, one separated — who move in together with their kids to navigate single motherhood, dating, and financial independence in New York City.
KATE AND ALLIE
CBS?
- A charming role-reversal sitcom in which a former baseball player takes a job as a live-in housekeeper for a career-driven advertising executive in Connecticut, leading to a warm, comedic, and ongoing will-they-won't-they relationship between the two.
WHO'S THE BOSS?
NBC?
- A cozy mystery series about a crime novelist from a small New England town who has an uncanny knack for stumbling upon suspicious deaths wherever she goes and solving them before the police can.
MURDER, SHE WROTE
CBS
E13 - Both Winter and Summer Olympics are held this year.
Name the host city for the Winter games.
Name the host city for the Summer games.
LOS ANGELES
E14 - Many notable books were published or still very popular this year. Identify these three each by a short summary:
- A tense Cold War thriller following a Soviet submarine commander who attempts to defect to the United States in a state-of-the-art nuclear sub, while both the American and Soviet navies race to find him first.
THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER
- A darkly comic novel about three newly single women in a small Rhode Island town who discover they have supernatural powers, and whose lives are upended when a mysterious and devilishly charming stranger arrives and seduces all three of them.
- A philosophical novel set against the backdrop of the 1968 Prague Spring in which two couples grapple with love, infidelity, and the tension between the freedom of living without commitment and the weight of meaningful human connection.
THE UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF BEING
What year did events E1 thru E14 take place? (Five points)
1984
Name the singer.
MARVING GAYE
How old would the singer have been had he lived one more day? (+/-2 years)
60?
E2 - Many notable people were born this year. Identify these five each by a short clue.
- Facebook founder
MARK ZUCKERBERG
- Duke of Sussex
PRINCE HARRY
E3 - A computer company releases an iconic Super Bowl commercial in which a colorful, defiant young woman hurls a sledgehammer at a giant screen broadcasting an authoritarian "Big Brother" figure to a crowd of gray, zombie-like drones, liberating the world from technological conformity.
Name the company responsible for the commercial.
APPLE?
Name the company represented by the "Big Brother" figure.
IBM
Name the famous director behind this commercial.
GEORGE LUCAS?
E4 - Many other notable folks died this year. Identify these four each by a short clue.
- In Cold Blood author
TRUMAN CAPOTE
- Actor born Richard Jenkins
RICHARD BURTON
- Man on the Moon subject
ANDY KAUFMAN
- Jazz pianist and bandleader
COUNT BASIE
E5 - The female Prime Minister of a South Asian country is assassinated by her bodyguards.
Name the country.
INDIA
Name the PM.
INDIRA GANDHI
E6 - Many quality movies were released this year. Identify these four each by a short summary.
- Three eccentric parapsychologists launch a paranormal removal service in New York City and battle a powerful ancient spirit threatening to destroy the city.
GHOSTBUSTERS
- A wisecracking Detroit detective travels to affluent Southern California to investigate his friend’s murder, clashing with local police while uncovering a high-level criminal conspiracy.
BEVERLY HILLS COP
- A relentless cyborg assassin is sent back in time to kill a young woman whose future son will lead humanity’s resistance against the machines.
THE TERMINATOR
- On her birthday, an awkward high school girl feels forgotten by her family and overlooked by her crush, leading to a series of humiliating and heartfelt misadventures.
SIXTEEN CANDLES
- An envious court composer becomes obsessed with destroying a wildly talented yet childish musical prodigy whom he believes has been unjustly blessed with divine genius.
AMADEUS
Which of these movies took home the Best Picture Oscar at the next year's Academy awards?
AMADEUS
E7 - The reigning Miss America is forced to resign after nude photos of her appear in an "adult" magazine.
Name the young woman who was forced to resign.
VANESSA WILLIAMS
Name the magazine that published the photos.
PENTHOUSE
E8 - Many very popular recording albums were released this year. Match each of these five albums to the second track on each album at original release time.
Albums:
Born in the U.S.A.
Cover Me
Bruce Springsteen
Like a Virgin
Angel
Madonna
Private Dancer
Show Some Respect
Tina Turner
She’s So Unusual
Money Changes Everything
Cyndi Lauper
Sports
Heart and Soul
Huey Lewis and the News
E9 - The US president is re-elected in a landslide victory.
Name the president.
RONALD REAGAN (R)
Name the losing candidate and his running mate.
WALTER MONDALE (D) and GERALDINE FERRARO
Bonus: How many of the 50 states did the losing candidate carry?
TWO?
E10 - Many Broadway plays and musical were opened or continued to perform well this year. Identify these three each by a short summary:
- A tense, profanity-laced drama about a group of desperate Chicago real estate salesmen who will lie, cheat, and steal to stay on top in a cutthroat sales competition.
GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS
- A poetic musical exploring the obsessive creative process of painter Georges Seurat as he constructs his famous pointillist masterpiece, and the emotional cost his singular artistic vision has on his relationships.
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
- A warm-hearted musical comedy about a gay couple — a nightclub owner and his drag performer partner — who must pretend to be straight when their son brings home his fiancée's conservative parents.
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
E11 - A midwest team defeats a west coast team in the World Series, 4 games to 1.
Name the winners.
Name the losers.
Name the manager who became the first manager to win the World Series in both leagues.
E12 - Many classic TV shows premiered this TV season. Identify these five each by a short summary.
- A sleek, fashion-forward crime drama following two undercover detectives as they battle drug traffickers and criminals in the neon-lit, sun-soaked streets of South Florida.
MIAMI VICE
ABC?
- A warm and witty sitcom following a successful OB/GYN, and his lawyer wife as they raise their five children in a loving, humor-filled Brooklyn brownstone.
THE COSBY SHOW
NBC
- A sitcom about two old friends — one divorced, one separated — who move in together with their kids to navigate single motherhood, dating, and financial independence in New York City.
KATE AND ALLIE
CBS?
- A charming role-reversal sitcom in which a former baseball player takes a job as a live-in housekeeper for a career-driven advertising executive in Connecticut, leading to a warm, comedic, and ongoing will-they-won't-they relationship between the two.
WHO'S THE BOSS?
NBC?
- A cozy mystery series about a crime novelist from a small New England town who has an uncanny knack for stumbling upon suspicious deaths wherever she goes and solving them before the police can.
MURDER, SHE WROTE
CBS
E13 - Both Winter and Summer Olympics are held this year.
Name the host city for the Winter games.
Name the host city for the Summer games.
LOS ANGELES
E14 - Many notable books were published or still very popular this year. Identify these three each by a short summary:
- A tense Cold War thriller following a Soviet submarine commander who attempts to defect to the United States in a state-of-the-art nuclear sub, while both the American and Soviet navies race to find him first.
THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER
- A darkly comic novel about three newly single women in a small Rhode Island town who discover they have supernatural powers, and whose lives are upended when a mysterious and devilishly charming stranger arrives and seduces all three of them.
- A philosophical novel set against the backdrop of the 1968 Prague Spring in which two couples grapple with love, infidelity, and the tension between the freedom of living without commitment and the weight of meaningful human connection.
THE UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF BEING
What year did events E1 thru E14 take place? (Five points)
1984