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December 6, 1957
St. Paul Recorder
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
Nigerian medical student Adepoju Aderenmu wins $64,000 on CBS quiz show 'The $64,000 Question' with Bible expertise; plans to use winnings for studies at University of Chicago and future hospital in Nigeria.
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Nigerian Student Wins $64,000 Quiz Jackpot
New York-(ANP)-A sharp memory and astounding knowledge of the Bible last week won a Nigerian medical student, Adepoju Aderenmu, the $64,000 jackpot on the CBS television quiz show, "The $64,000 Question."
The son of a Nigerian tribal chieftain with rights to succession to the throne Aderonmu had reached the jackpot stage of the contest by correctly answering a series of complicated questions about the Bible. Last week he was asked to answer a detailed question concerning the family, childhood, ministry and death of Jesus Christ by quizmaster Hal March of the Revlon, Inc. sponsored CBS-TV show. He was to return to the program (his $64,000 earnings will not be at stake) Dec. 3 for the first of three questions leading to the double-$64,000 ($128,000) plateau and possible winnings up to $256,000.
A native of Oyo, Nigeria, Aderonmu, a medical student at the University of Chicago, plans to use the money to further his studies at the school. He said he also plans to return to his Nigeria some day and open a hospital.
New York-(ANP)-A sharp memory and astounding knowledge of the Bible last week won a Nigerian medical student, Adepoju Aderenmu, the $64,000 jackpot on the CBS television quiz show, "The $64,000 Question."
The son of a Nigerian tribal chieftain with rights to succession to the throne Aderonmu had reached the jackpot stage of the contest by correctly answering a series of complicated questions about the Bible. Last week he was asked to answer a detailed question concerning the family, childhood, ministry and death of Jesus Christ by quizmaster Hal March of the Revlon, Inc. sponsored CBS-TV show. He was to return to the program (his $64,000 earnings will not be at stake) Dec. 3 for the first of three questions leading to the double-$64,000 ($128,000) plateau and possible winnings up to $256,000.
A native of Oyo, Nigeria, Aderonmu, a medical student at the University of Chicago, plans to use the money to further his studies at the school. He said he also plans to return to his Nigeria some day and open a hospital.
What sub-type of article is it?
Quiz Show Win
Student Achievement
What keywords are associated?
Nigerian Student
Quiz Jackpot
Bible Knowledge
Medical Student
University Of Chicago
What entities or persons were involved?
Adepoju Aderenmu
Hal March
Where did it happen?
New York
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
New York
Event Date
Last Week
Key Persons
Adepoju Aderenmu
Hal March
Outcome
won $64,000 jackpot; to return dec. 3 for further questions toward $128,000
Event Details
Adepoju Aderenmu, son of Nigerian tribal chieftain, correctly answered Bible questions including details on Jesus Christ's life to win jackpot on CBS-TV show sponsored by Revlon, Inc.