The Daily Teaser …

Wow!

It’s Official!

Yesterday’s teaser was a three way tie: between FSG — Andy, in other words — Trevor, and Andrea, with Andy getting the Official First-In-Clap!!

Let}s see what people can do with today’s question: here they are, along with the ‘How To’ and Creative Commons License …

Q1) 7^th December, 1941, was one of the most memorable days during World War 2, as it saw the bombing of which Hawaiian harbour?

Q2) 7^th December, 43 BC, saw the assassination of which famous Roman? (And, no, Tim, I’n not actually talking about the obvious one … )

Q3) On 7^th December, 1787, which US State became the first to ratify the US Constitution?

Q4) 7^th December, 1972, saw the launching of the last Apollo Moon mission: which number Apollo mission was it?

Q5) 7^th December, 1955, saw which who step down, as Labour Party Leader?

Q6) And finally … Today in 1983, saw which steeplejack halted by a cat which had climbed to the top of a chimney due for demolition?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) December the 6^th is the Feast Day of Saint Nicholas of Myra, the saint who provided the model for Father Christmas: in which country is modern day Myra?

A1) Turkey.

Q2) More to the point, in which Southern Italian town are his relics?

A2) Bari. (Hence one of his alternative names, Nicholas of Bari.)

Q3) Saint Nicholas is also known as Saint Nicholas the what?

A3) Wonderworker.

Q4) Moving on, December 6^th, 1920, saw the birth of which American pianist?

A4) Dave Brubeck.

Q5) Another musical birthday: December 6^th, 1956, saw the birth of influential heavy metal guitarist, Randy Rhoads. Which US heavy metal band did he play with, prior to joining Ozzy Osbourne?

A5) Quiet Riot.

Q6) ANOTHER birthday, 6^th December, 1888, saw the birth of which British comedian?

A6) Will Hay.

Q7) The first edition of which book was published, on 6^th December, 1768?

A7) The Encyclopædia Britannica.

Q8) 6^th December, 1921, saw the creation of which Commonwealth nation?

A8) The Irish Free State.

Q9) 6^th December, 1865, saw the ratification of the US constitution’s 13^th Amendment: what did this ban?

A9) Slavery.

Q10) And finally … 6^th December, 1969, saw Meredith Hunter killed by Hell’s Angels, at a concert in Altamont, California: which band’s concert, was it?

A10) The Rolling Stones.

Enjoy those, everyone. I’ll catch you later!