Events of 2007 Quiz

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1	What product was released by Microsoft during January 2007, which was know as the codename Longhorn prior to its release?	Answer
2	In February 2007 the deadly ‘Bird Flu’ virus H5N1 was found at a Bernard Matthews turkey farm in which county?	Answer
3	Super Bowl XL1 took place at the Dolphin Stadium, Miami in February. Which two American football teams took part in the final?	Answer
4	The 79th Oscar Academy Awards also took place in February. Which movie won Best Picture Award?	Answer
5	What was the name of the BBC journalist who was kidnapped by Palestinian militants whilst reporting in the Gaza strip during March 2007?	Answer
6	From which Royal Navy ship were 15 Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel kidnapped whilst out in an inflatable boat in the Persian Gulf in March?	Answer
7	Madeleine McCann disappeared whilst on holiday with her parents in Praia Da Luz, Portugal in May 2007. What are the Christian names of her parents?	Answer
8	Tony Blair announced his resignation during May. On what date did he actually resign?	Answer
9	Which famous 19th century ship was badly damage by fire in London during May 2007?	Answer
10	Serbia won the 2007 Eurovision song contest in 2007. Name the 5 countries that won the competition between 2002 to 2006? (1 point for each. 10 points for all 4 )	Answer
11	Lewis Hamilton became the first Formula 1 driver of mixed racial origin to win a Formula 1 race when he won which Grand Prix in June 2007?	Answer
12	Roger Federer won his 5th Wimbledon title in July by beating who in the 2007 final?	Answer
13	Which European countries Prime Minister declared a National state of emergency after fires ravaged the country killing 68 people during August 2007?	Answer
14	Where was the Labour Party Conference held in September 2007?	Answer
15	Which new law came into force throughout England and Wales on the 1st October 2007 which effected people of the age of 16 and 17?	Answer
16	Which town in Cumbria became the first place in the United Kingdom to have one of its analogue terrestrial television signals switched off as part of digital switchover during October?	Answer
17	Which London Railway Station was officially reopened by the Queen in November 2007 and is now the international departure and arrival terminal for the Eurostar and High Speed 1?	Answer
18	Which band reformed in December 2007 for a one off reunion concert at the O2 Dome in memory of Ahmet Ertegun?	Answer
19	Rearrange these letters to give the name of a retired sportsperson OH MY MAN HIT NET	Answer
20	The Top four ‘Best Selling UK Singles’ of 2007 are below. Put them in order with the ‘best selling first?	Answer
A	Mika - Grace Kelly	Answer
B	Rihanna featuring Jay-Z - Umbrella	Answer
C	Leon Jackson - When You Believe	Answer
D	Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love	Answer
Tie-Break	In March 2007 the USA’s lottery, Mega Millions broke the World record for the highest jackpot ever for any lottery. How much in $ did it pay?	Answer
£25 lucky Question	In December 2007, who was announced as Time Magazine’s 2007 Person of Year?	Answer

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