Things that happened in 1952 - Statistics

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Question Answer % Correct
Who opened their famous home for dying and destitute in Calcutta? Mother Teresa
95%
What disease caused 3300 to die and a further 57,000 children to be paralysed? Polio
90%
What iconic musical film, starring Gene Kelly, first premiered? Singin' in the Rain
80%
Who was the British Prime Minister through the entirety of the year? Winston Churchill
80%
What children's novel about a spider and a pig, written by E.B. White, was first publioshed in 1952? Charlotte's Web
75%
On September 23rd, the California Senator spoke their famous "Checkers Speech". Who was this? Richard Nixon
70%
Which famous clothing brand purchased it's iconic logo from Karhu Sports? Adidas
65%
What was the top male baby name of the year? John
60%
In which European city did the 1952 Summer Olympics take place? Helsinki
50%
Who started selling their classic electric guitars in 1952? Les Paul
50%
What occured in London on December 4th, lasting five days and causing 4,000 fatalities? Smog
40%
An Agatha Christie murder-mystery play opened at the Ambassadors Theatre in London and is now the longest continuously running production of a play in history. What is the name of the play? The Mousetrap
40%
The English version of Anne Frank's diary was published, what was it called? The Diary of a Young Girl
35%
Which prototype make of Chevrolet was first completed? Corvette
30%
Who won the English Football First Division in the 1951/52 season? Manchester United
30%
On October 3rd, what did the United Kingdom become the third of? World's Third Nuclear Power
30%
What was the top female baby name of the year? Margaret
20%
What vehicle jumped the gap of the Tower Bridge in London? Double Decker Bus
15%
In February, what was approved by NATO? European Army
5%
Who became the youngest person to ever recieve the George Cross after rescuing victims of a house fire whilst only 15 years old? John Bamford
5%
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