Q1) July 11th, 1859, saw the first publication of which novel by Charles Dicken?
Q2) Over a hundre and one years late, July 11th, 1960 saw the publication of which Harper Lee novel?
Q3) Which Russian born star of “The Magnificent Seven” was born today, in 1920?
Q4) Today in 1944 saw Franklin D. Roosevelt announce he was running for which term as President; second, third, or fourth?
Q5) And finally, today in 1914 saw which Baseball player make his professional début?
Q1) Who acceded to the throne of England, on July 10th, 1553?
A1) Lady Jane Grey.
Q2) July 10th, 988, saw the foundation of the Irish city of Dublin; when its name is translated into English, which seaside town would you find yourself in?
A2) Blackpool.
Q3) July 10th, 1962, saw the world’s first communications satellite launched into orbit; what was it called?
A3) Telstar.
Q4) July the 10th, 1985, saw the sinking of the Rainbow Warrior, in New Zealand; by agents of which European country?
A4) France.
Q5) The 44th State of America was named, today; what IS that state?
A5) Wyoming.
Q6) Today also saw Boris Yeltsin begin his first term as President of Russia; in which year of the 1990s?
A6) 1991.
Q7) Today in 1926 saw the birthday of Herman Munster – actor Fred Gwynne, in other words. What Joe Pesci film was his last?
A7) “My Cousin Vinny”.
Q8) And finally, today in 1856 saw the birth of which Serbian born scientist.
A8) Nikola Tesla.
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