Here are a series of clues to famous people, past or present, whose birthday is in February. I’ve placed their birthday along with the answers below.

 

Clues

1) British sailor and the most successful olympic sailor ever.

 

2) Radio 2 presenter born in Glasgow in 1951. Where would we be without our daily dose of ‘Popmaster’

 

3) Born in Feb 1901 and died in 1960 but “Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn”.

 

4) American singer known for ‘The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face’ amongst many others.

 

Questions

1) In February 1502 which Portuguese explorer set sail from Lisbon on his second voyage to India?

 

2) In 1964 four thieves stole which iconic painting by Munch from the National Gallery of Norway?

 

3) Born in Feb 1969 Steve Backley was a former world record holder in which olympic event?

 

4) He was one of the best goalkeepers England has ever produced and played in the 1966 World Cup final, and died in February 2019

 

 

Questions

1) What is notable about the Nutshell pub in Bury St Edmunds?

 

2) Actress Carey Mulligan is married to which musician with the initials MM.

 

3) Who was the American politician who had the middle name of Fitzgerald?

 

4) On which part of the body would one wear a Cravat?

 

5) What title did actress Priyanka Chopra win in 2000?

 

6) What is the capital city of Switzerland?

 

7) What was the Roman name for England?

 

 

You will know these famous people by their stage name, but how many recognise their original names and can work out their known name from the clues given?

 

Clues

1) What small name did performer Patrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu choose as his stage name?

 

2) Rita Maria Crudgington became famous after ripping her skirt off, but what name did she choose to perform under?

 

3) Shirley Anne Broadbent went from Carry On Cleo to Coronation St under which name?

 

 

Questions

1) Meyer, Eureka and Sorrento are types of which yellow citrus fruit?

 

2) Anil Kumble was a leading cricketer for which country?

 

3) In which French city would you find the Musée D'Orsay?

 

4) Which 'D' is the area outside a ship which can be walked on?

 

5) Which biblical character was known for his prodigious strength that he derived from his uncut hair?

 

6) Which actress played Margaret Thatcher in the 2011 film The Iron Lady?