Q1) Today in 1997, saw which fashion design shot dead on his doorstep?
Q2) Today in 1815 saw which Emperor abdicate, on board the HMS Bellorophon?
Q3) A few year’s earlier, in 1799, saw the discovery of which famous Stone?
Q4) July 15th, 1606, was the birthday of which famous Dutch artist?
Q5) And finally, July 15th, 1953, saw the execution by hanging of which English murderer?
Q1) The 14th of July is a major French holiday; which major French holiday?
A1) Bastille Day.
Q2) Which French king ascended the throne, today in 1223; Louis the 8th, 9th, or 10th?
A2) Louis the 8th .
Q3) Which French President survived an assassination attempt, today in 2002?
A3) Jacques Chirac.
Q4) In 1791, Riots in Birmingham saw a noted supporter of the French Revolution; he shared his name which English playwright?
A4) Joseph (J. B. ) Priestley*.
Q5) Here in Britain, we use the term ‘Frog’ as a mildly insulting term for the French; what’s the equivalent French term for an Englishman?
A5) Les Rosbif’s.
Q6) And finally, who — up until the early 19th Century — which nationally did we call ‘Frogs’?
A6) The Dutch.
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