The Daily Teaser …

Well, here’s hoping … !

I know it’s the holiday, but it has been quiet, and I’m starting to miss the attention!

At any rate, here’s today’s questions, along with the ‘How To’ and License …

Q1) 4th January, 1986, saw the death of which Irish rock star?

Q2) That rocker’s death was on the same day — 4th January, 1986 — as which famous British writer’s?

Q3) 4th January, 1967, saw the death of Douglas Campbell, whilst he was attempting to break the world water-speed record: what was the name of his boat?

Q4) 4th January, 1999, saw former professional wrestling, Jesse Ventura sworn in as Governor of which US state?

Q5) 4th January saw Sir Edmund Hillary reach the South Pole, becoming the first explorer to do so, since 1912: in which year of the 1950s?

Q6) And finally … 4th January, 1885, saw Dr William West Grant become the first doctor to successfully remove what … ?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 3^rd January, 1496, saw who test an unsuccessful flying machine?

A1) Leonardo da Vinci.

Q2) Many years later, 3^rd January, 1988, saw who become Britain’s longest serving Prime Minister?

A2) Margaret Thatcher.

Q3) Today is the Feast day of Saint Genevieve: which French city is she the patron saint of? (Of, rather than from.)

A3) Paris.

Q4) 3^rd January, 1990, saw Panamanian dictator, General Manúel Noriega arrested by US forces: in which countries Embassy was he hiding?

A4) Vatican City’s.

Q5) And finally … 3^rd January, 1977, saw former Home secretary, Roy Jenkins leave Parliament to become the first President of what?

A5) The European Commision.

Enjoy those … ! I’ll catch you later!