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

Clues

1) One of the greatest flat racing jockeys of all time and a nine times winner of the Epsom Derby

2) Played Herbert Sobel in ‘Band of Brothers’, but is better known for his part in ‘Friends’

3) Former motorcycle racer, competing successfully in the Isle of Man TT over many years, who now spends his time as both a mechanic and TV presenter performing many speed challenges.

Questions:

1) Quito is the capital of which South American country?

2) "The One with Ross's Tan" was the title of an episode of which American TV sitcom?

3) The Mamucium Roman Fort Reconstruction is situated in which English city?

4) The Marriage of Figaro is an 1786 opera from which Salzburg-born composer?

5) Which word beginning with 'R' means 'my master' or 'my teacher' in Hebrew?

Questions about events that took place in November, including sports, politics, entertainment etc

Questions

1) As of 2021, with 37 million followers, which English football club has the most followers on the social media site Instagram?

2) Which well-known Ross first starred in Eastenders before becoming an investigative journalist?

3) Castel Sant'Angelo, or The Mausoleum of Hadrian, is a prominent building located in which European city?

4) Though much-disputed, the words 'Friends applaud, the comedy is over.' are said to be the last words spoken by which German composer?

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