World Record Attempt By Richard Branson! Trivia Facts Quiz

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    How many world records has Richard Branson broken?

    • 5
    • 7
    • 10
    • None of the above 
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Richard Branson is a British Business Magnate, entrepreneur, and adventure, he was born in Shamley Green, Surrey, England, he is known for his publicity stunts and also for setting records in powerboat racing. What do you know about Branson's World Record Attempt! Try this Quiz to find out.

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  • 2. 
    Which of these month did Branson cross the Pacific from Japan to Arctic Canada? - ProProfs

    Which of these month did Branson cross the Pacific from Japan to Arctic Canada?

    • October 

    • March 

    • January

    • December 

    Correct Answer
    A. January
    Explanation
    Branson crossed the Pacific from Japan to Arctic Canada in January.

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  • 3. 
    What year did he set the record for the first hot air balloon to cross the Atlantic? - ProProfs

    What year did he set the record for the first hot air balloon to cross the Atlantic?

    • 1987

    • 1985

    • 1980

    • 1989

    Correct Answer
    A. 1987
    Explanation
    In 1987, he set the record for the first hot air balloon to cross the Atlantic.

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  • 4. 
    What year did Branson cross the Pacific from Japan to Arctic Canada? - ProProfs

    What year did Branson cross the Pacific from Japan to Arctic Canada?

    • 1990

    • 1991

    • 1992

    • 1993

    Correct Answer
    A. 1991
    Explanation
    In 1991, Branson crossed the Pacific from Japan to Arctic Canada.

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  • 5. 
    When did Branson set a record by travelling from Dover to Calais in a Gibbs Aquada in 1 hour, 40 minutes and 6 seconds, the fastest crossing of the English Channel in an amphibious vehicle? - ProProfs

    When did Branson set a record by travelling from Dover to Calais in a Gibbs Aquada in 1 hour, 40 minutes and 6 seconds, the fastest crossing of the English Channel in an amphibious vehicle?

    • April 2004

    • October 2004

    • January 2004

    • March 2004

    Correct Answer
    A. March 2004
  • 6. 
    When did Branson and his children make an unsuccessful attempt at an eastbound record crossing of the Atlantic Ocean under sail in the 99 feet (30 m) sloop Virgin Money?  - ProProfs

    When did Branson and his children make an unsuccessful attempt at an eastbound record crossing of the Atlantic Ocean under sail in the 99 feet (30 m) sloop Virgin Money? 

    • September 2007

    • September 2008

    • April 2008

    • March 2007

    Correct Answer
    A. September 2008
    Explanation
    Branson and his children made an unsuccessful attempt at an eastbound record crossing of the Atlantic Ocean under sail in the 99 feet (30 m) sloop Virgin Money in September 2008.

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  • 7. 
    How old is Branson?. - ProProfs

    How old is Branson?.

    • 81

    • 64

    • 69

    • 72

    Correct Answer
    A. 69
  • 8. 
    Which of these years did Sir Richard, Per Lindstrand and Steve Fossett make attempts to circumnavigate the globe by balloon? - ProProfs

    Which of these years did Sir Richard, Per Lindstrand and Steve Fossett make attempts to circumnavigate the globe by balloon?

    • 1996 to 1998

    • 1995 to 1998

    • 1993 to 1995

    • 1995 to 1999

    Correct Answer
    A. 1995 to 1998
    Explanation
    Sir Richard, Per Lindstrand, and Steve Fossett made attempts to circumnavigate the globe by balloon from 1995 to 1998.

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  • 9. 
    How old was Branson when he crossed from Dymchurch, Kent, to Wimereux in northern France in three hours 45 minutes? - ProProfs

    How old was Branson when he crossed from Dymchurch, Kent, to Wimereux in northern France in three hours 45 minutes?

    • 68

    • 52

    • 60

    • 61

    Correct Answer
    A. 61
    Explanation
    Branson was 61 years old when he crossed from Dymchurch, Kent, to Wimereux in northern France in three hours and 45 minutes.

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  • 10. 
    When did Branson cross from Dymchurch, Kent, to Wimereux in northern France in three hours 45 minutes? - ProProfs

    When did Branson cross from Dymchurch, Kent, to Wimereux in northern France in three hours 45 minutes?

    • July 1980

    • July 2010

    • July 1990

    • July 2012

    Correct Answer
    A. July 2012

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