Historical Events tagged with "millionaire"

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Charles Ingram Cheats on Who Wants to be a Millionaire

September 10th, 2001 23 years ago

Charles Ingram became the first contestant to win the top prize of £1 million on the British television game show Who Wants to be a Millionaire? However, his victory was marred by controversy when it was discovered that he had cheated. Ingram had allegedly coached his wife, Diana Ingram, and another contestant, who coughed to signal the correct answers. The scandal unfolded after his win and led to an investigation into the show's integrity.

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John Carpenter Wins Top Prize on Millionaire

November 19th, 1999 25 years ago

John Carpenter became the first player to win the top prize of one million dollars on the game show 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' Carpenter answered a series of questions correctly, concluding with a challenging final question about a famous novel. His victory was celebrated by the audience and viewers at home, marking a pivotal moment in television quiz shows.

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