Yeah, who’s gonna plug their ears / When you scream?

Concorde, 1986.
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All of these questions are related to today’s date, 13 July.

One

American actor Harrison Ford was born on this day in 1942. In a 1989 film, he played an archaeologist whose father was also an archaeologist. Both were held captive in a castle. 

  • Who played his father? 
  • Which castle and country was it located in?

Two

In 1985, what song featured with an emotional film of starving Ethiopian children during the Live Aid concert, and what group sang it?


Three

One artist performed live at the 1985 Live Aid concert in London and then appeared on stage at the same day’s concert in Philadelphia, USA. He performed solo at both venues but also supported other artists by playing live piano and drums. 

  • Who is this artist?
  • Who did he play piano for in London? 
  • What band did he play drums for in Philadelphia?

Four

Who became the second woman Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on 13 July 2016, and how long did she hold the office?


Five

In 1939, what singer, backed by trumpeter Harry James, recorded his first single, From the Bottom of My Heart?


Good luck! I’ll post the answers later.


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