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Who is Ingrid Bergman?In her last television role, Bergman portrayed this Israeli prime minister.
Who was Golda Meir?This former prime minister of Pakistan was assassinated on Dec 27, 2007.
Who is Benazir Bhutto?This Canadian Astronaut is preparing to liftoff to head to the International Space Station
Who is David Saint-Jacques? On November 28, 1929, this American explorer and three companions make the first flight over the South Pole.
Who is Richard Byrd?It's the smallest breed of dog and is named after a state in Mexico.
What is chihuahua?It's Tintin's dog.
Who is Snowy?This is Oasis' biggest selling single.
What is Wonderwall?This Christmas carol was actually written as a plea for peace by by Noel Regney and Gloria Shayne Baker.
What is "Do You Hear What I Hear?"In 1843 the Christmas poem, "Minuit Chretiens," was written by a French wine merchant, and soon put to music. In 1855, it was translated into this more familiar English version.
What is O Holy Night?Who played young Susan Walker in a Miracle on 34th Street?
Who was Natalie Wood in 1947 or Mara Wilson in 1994?In 1947 these 2 stores (across the street from each other) argued over their goodwill selling policies in the movie.
What are Macy's and Gimbel's? This cast member of the 1947 version of "Miracle on 34th Street" made a film debut in "Jamaica Inn" (1939).
Who is Maureen O'Hara?The film Jamaica Inn was based on the novel by this author
Who is Daphne du Maurier?Daphne du Maurier is also known for this Gothic novel that opens "Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again."
What is Rebecca?This novel features a manservant named Passepartout and his 'precise' employer on a memorable trip.
What is Around the World in Eighty Days?This book is the sequel to Robert Lewis Stevenson's Kidnapped.
What is Catriona?This British actor was suspected of being Jack the Ripper because of his realistic performance in 'Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.'
Who is Richard Mansfield?She was the actress playing the awesome Dowager Countess of Grantham in the series Downton Abbey
Who is Maggie Smith?This activity has participants all over the world trying to find hidden items using coordinates. Most 'treasure' boxes include a book for participants to sign.
What is geocaching?On Nov 30, 2004, this "Jeopardy!" contestant's record winning streak ended.
Who is Ken Jennings? (I wish they had had that kind of money in 1974.) 😊This woman is known as 'the mother of the civil rights movement' for her actions which led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Who is Rosa Parks?This daughter of Asclepius is the goddess/personification of health, cleanliness, and sanitation.
Who is Hygieia?On December 2, 1804, this Corsican crowned himself Emperor of the French.
Who is Napoleon?He said: "If you want to shine like sun, first you have to burn like it."
Who is A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (Or Adolf Hitler)?The NHL Winter Classic on January 1, 2019, will be held at the stadium of this university.
What is Notre Dame?This president and Mikhail Gorbachev announce the official end to the Cold War at a meeting in Malta on December 3, 1989.
Who is George H. W. Bush?On November 9, 1989, as the Cold War began to thaw across Eastern Europe, this important event happened in an European divided country.
What is a breach was made in the Berlin Wall so E. and W. Berliners could mingle?On November 30, this state was hit by a 7.0 earthquake.
What is Alaska?He is presented as well established as Batman's sidekick in the old TV series.
Who is Robin (or the actor, Who is Burt Ward)?This actor, widely known for his role as Captain Parmenter on the TV show F Troop, died on Dec 1, 2018.
Who is Ken Berry?Ken Berry also starred in a series about an obnoxious mother, which had its beginnings with characters on the Carol Burnett Show.
What is Mama's Family? The USS Alfred became the first vessel to fly this flag, the precursor to the Stars and Stripes, on December 3, 1775.
What is the Grand Union?This type of barbecue is usually brought to the table for the beef, pork or chicken to be prepared on a gas or charcoal grill. Several sides are also featured, including lettuce leaves to wrap around the meat.
What is Korean barbecue?This is the Korean pepper paste that seems to be all the rage on the current cooking shows.
What is Gochujang?This self-centered officer was in command of UN forces in Korea until April of 1951 when Matthew Ridgway took over.
Who is General Douglas McArthur?On December 4, 1991, Islamic militants in Lebanon released this kidnapped American journalist after 2,454 days in captivity.
Who is Terry Anderson?This number was a favorite lottery pick after the Iranian hostages were released in January of 1981.
4-4-4 pick was popular as hostages were released after 444 days.Which infamous ruler was known as the "Scourge of God"
Who is Attila the Hun?This Broadway musical, with music by Marvin Hamlisch, won the 1976 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
What is A Chorus Line?What does M.A.S.H. stand for?
Richard, your post should be in the form of an answer:M.A.S.H. stands for this.
Question: What is Mobile Army Surgical Hospital?
He appeared in both the M.A.S.H. movie and TV show.
Who is Gary Burghoff?This MASH actor had a brief appearance as a bigoted officer, then as the commanding officer, and finally in 'After MASH.'
Who is Harry Morgan?Alan Alda's father, Robert Alda, received a Tony Award for his performance in this 1950 Broadway show.
What is Guys and Dolls?This singer/actor originated the eponymous role and won a Tony in the longest-running musical on Broadway.
Who is Zero Mostel?What is ' Fiddler on The Roof'?This man originated the role of the Phantom in the London and the New York productions. But in 1968 , he co-starred with Walter Matthau and Barbara Streisand in the movie version of ' Hello Dolly'.Do you remember his name?
Actually that is the answer to the comment before, #3104. Who is Michael Crawford? (not Zero Mostel or Fiddler on the Roof)Michael Crawford did star with Zero Mostel in this musical film about ancient Rome also based on a Broadway musical.
What is A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum?This David Lean movie starring Omar Shariff and Julie Christie won 5 oscars
What is Dr. Zhivago?This naval officer planned the Pearl Harbor raid, and was killed in April of 1943 while on a flight to inspect the South Pacific.
Who was Yamamoto Isoroku?There were eight battleships at Pearl Harbor that day, which included all the battleships of the U.S. Pacific fleet except for this one.
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In Casablanca, she played Bogart's former girlfriend when they were in Paris.