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What was the name of the train robber who was the main subject of the film Buster, starring Phil Collins?
Ronald Edwards
Train robbery in 1963, film in 1988
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American singer/actress who won Best Actress Oscar in 1969 for "Funny Girl"
Barbra Streisand
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What year was Prince Edward born?
1964
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Which soul diva had a UK top ten hit in 1968 with 'I Say a Little Prayer?'
Aretha Franklin
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Which controversial bill, sponsored by MP David Steel, was passed in 1967 and came into force in 1968?
The Abortion Act (1967)
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With which Brazilian football club did Pelé spend the majority of his career?
Santos
1956–1974
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What first made Olympic history in the 1968 Mexico City 100m final, in addition to Jim Hine's sub-ten-second record?
First all-black final
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What bird gave its name to the lunar module which took Neil Armstrong to the surface of the moon?
Eagle
1969
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How old was Marylin Monroe when she died?
36 (June 1, 1926 – August 5, 1962)
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On 11 October 1969, Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
"Je t'aime... moi non plus"
The song was banned by the BBC, which is believed to be a major factor in the song's success. Serge Gainsbourg, a controversial French singer and director, scored his only UK chart success with this song. He was the first non UK/US one-hit wonder.