Monday 17 January 2011

The Daily Teaser …

You know, I’ve got to admit, I’ve a bit of homework to between now and tomorrow: I’ve an interview, tomorrow night, and I want to make sure I look vaguely competent.

Or at least that I know what I’m talking about …

Trust me, this one’s a bit of a biggie.

Of course, that all depends on me not getting distracted. That should be easy enough, I hope: it’s just a case of not watching Yesterday’s rather good biography of Billy the Kid



Or that attractive neighbour that’s just gone past my window …

Lets get moving on, shall we … ?

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Yesterday’s Teaser saw the returnéd Trevor — on form again — putting in his answers: as well as scoring 6 out of 6, he also put in some quotes from actress and singer, Ethel Merman.

Lets see how he — and you — do with today’s questions: here they are, along with the ‘How To’, License and video

Q1) 17th January, 38BC, saw Augustus Cæsar marry his third wife, Livia Drusilla: who played Augustus in the classic BBC series, I, Claudius?

Q2) More to the point, who played Livia … ?

Q3) 17th January, 1995, saw a Magnitude 7.3 earthquake hit Japan: which port city was the nearest … ?

Q4) 17th January, 1929, saw who make their first appearance in the Thimble Theatre comic strip … ?

Q5) 17th January, 2008, saw the death of which Icelandic chess player … ?

Q6) And finally … 17th January, 1957, saw the birth of British TV presenter and child actor, Keith Chegwin: which of his TV shows was condemned n the House of Commons?
And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) 16th January, saw the US Federal Government introduce Prohibition into law: due to start in 1920, which Amendment to the US Constitution put Prohibition into effect … ?
A1) The 18th.

Q2) More to the point, in which year was this amendment repealed … ?
Q2) 1933.

Q3) 16th January, 1986, saw the first meeting of the Internet Engineering Task Force: how many times a year does the IETF met, two, three or four … ?
A3) Three.

Q4) 16th January, 2001, saw the shooting of President Laurent Kabila: which African country was he president of … ?
A4) The Democratic Republic of Congo.

Q5) 16th January, 1979, saw the birth of the late singer, Aaliyah: what was the name of her début album?
A5) Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number.

Q6) And finally … 16th January, 1938, saw whose Orchestra play the first Jazz concert at Carnegie Hall … ?
A6) Benny Goodman’s.
Enjoy those, everyone: I’ll catch you after I’ve done me homework …









1 comment:

trev-v said...

Q1 Brian Blessed
Q2 Jane Elizabeth Ailwên "Siân" Phillips
Q3 Kobe
Q4 Popeye the Sailor Man
Q5 Robert James "Bobby" Fischer
Q6 Naked Jungle


Trevor

“Three can keep a secret, if two of them are dead.”

“Certainty? In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes.”

“Lost time is never found again.”

“Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do.”

“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.”

“A learned blockhead is a greater blockhead than an ignorant one.”

“Honesty is the best policy.”

Quotes by Benjamin Franklin (US “Founding Father”) born 17th January 1706.7