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Published 18th June 2021

 

Here are a series of clues to famous people whose birthday is in June. I’ve given their birthday along with the answers below.

 

Clue

1) Rock musician, previously a member of the Jeff Beck Group and also the Faces, but is best known as a member of The Rolling Stones since 1975

 

2) American crime novelist best known for her novels featuring Kay Scarpetta a medical examiner

 

3) Born in June 1947 this former labour MP, who now sits in the House of Lords, has been blind since birth

 

4) American singer and actress who had a 1967 hit with her father with ‘Somethin’ Stupid’

 

5) Born in 1965 and one of twins to play international cricket for Australia a team he captained between 1997 and 2004

 

6) English actress known for playing Rachel Bradley in ‘Cold Feet’ and Emily Waltham in ‘Friends’

 

7) Born in Manacor, Spain, this tennis player has won 20 singles grand slams so far.

 

8) British adventurer and Chief Scout best known by his nickname.

 

9) Stand-up comedian and actor born in Newcastle Upon Tyne, known for his spontaneous and improvised delivery. 

 

10) Prolific scottish crime writer responsible for ‘The Mermaids Singing’ and ‘The Wire in the Blood’ amongst many more.

 

 

 

Answers

1) Rock musician, previously a member of the Jeff Beck Group and also the Faces, but is best known as a member of The Rolling Stones since 1975

Ronnie Wood (1st)

 

2) American crime novelist best known for her novels featuring Kay Scarpetta a medical examiner

Patricia Cornwell (9th)

 

3) Born in June 1947 this former labour MP, who now sits in the House of Lords, has been blind since birth

David Blunkett (6th)

 

4) American singer and actress who had a 1967 hit with her father with ‘Somethin’ Stupid’

Nancy Sinatra (8th)

 

5) Born in 1965 and one of twins to play international cricket for Australia a team he captained between 1997 and 2004

Steve Waugh (2nd)

 

6) English actress known for playing Rachel Bradley in ‘Cold Feet’ and Emily Waltham in ‘Friends’

Helen Baxendale (7th)

 

7) Born in Manacor, Spain, this tennis player has won 20 singles grand slams so far.

Rafael Nadal (3rd)

 

8) British adventurer and Chief Scout best known by his nickname.

Edward Michael “Bear” Grylls (7th)

 

9) Stand-up comedian and actor born in Newcastle Upon Tyne, known for his spontaneous and improvised delivery. 

Ross Noble (5th)

 

10) Prolific scottish crime writer responsible for ‘The Mermaids Singing’ and ‘The Wire in the Blood’ amongst many more.

Val McDermid (4th)