The Life and Times of James Calder
March 17th
Old Alleynians
1966
Other James
100

James and Leigh were married in this city.  

What is Las Vegas?

100

On March 17, 461 A.D., this Christian missionary, bishop and apostle of Ireland, died at Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland. Today he is honored with an annual holiday. 

Who was Saint Patrick?

100

This Anglo-Irish Antarctic explorer led three British expeditions to the Antarctic, and was said to be "bored" by his studies at Dulwich College.

Who was Ernest Shackleton?

100

This person won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1966. 

Who is Tom Jones?

100

The Epistle of James is one of the 21 epistles in the New Testament. It was written originally in this languguge. 

What was (Koine) Greek?

200

For more than a decade you could hear James on the voicemail of this international organization. 

What is the World Bank?
200

Born Marth 17th, 1912, this political activist and advocate for civil rights, nonviolence, and gay rights was a main organizer of the 1963 March on Washington.

Who was Bayard Rustin?

200

This English writer was one of the most widely read humorists of the 20th century, and followed his brother Armine to Dulwich College in 1894. 

Who was P. G. Wodehouse?

200

In 1966, this country's Luna 9 and 10 become the first artificial satellites to ‘land’ on and orbit the moon.

What was the Soviet Union? 

200

The Pulitzer Prize Winning novel, James, was written by this author. 

Who is Percival (L.)  Everett?

300

James was the front half of a donkey in this play.

What is Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. 

300

Born March 17th, 1919, this pianist, singer, and civil-rights advocate dominated the pop charts for decades with standards like "Unforgettable."

Who was Nat King Cole?

300

This American-British novelist and screenwriter attended Dulwich Collage in-between summers spent in Waterford, Ireland with his mother's family.

Who was Raymond Chandler?

300

In 1966, this person announced martial law in Cuba because of a possible US attack.

 Who was Fidel Castro?

300

James was an English rock band from this city. 

Where is Manchester?

400

This is James favorite football club.

What is Crystal Palace. 

400

Born March 17th, 1972, this American soccer phenom earned two Olympic gold medals and two FIFA Women's World Cup championships.

Who is Mia Hamm?

400

Edward Alan John George, Baron George was Governor of the Bank of England from 1993 to 2003

400

The US Supreme Court rules in this case that police must inform suspects of their rights before questioning them. 

What is Miranda (v. Arizona)?

400

The fourth president of the United States was named James _______.

Who was Madison?

500

James' middle name.

What is Alexander? 

500

On March 17th, 1978, the US Naval Research Laboratory launched this satlite, an aluminum sphere about the size of a cantaloupe, into orbit. The first satellite to use solar cell power, it has become the longest remaining human-made object in space.

What is Vanguard I?

500

In 1966, this ‘hippie’ drug was made illegal in California and Nevada.

What is LSD (Lysergic acid diethylamide)?

500

James VI and I was a hugely significant Stewart king. But he has been largely overshadowded by his mom _____________.

Who was Mary, Queen of Scots?