Well, it’s officially a sad day, it really is.
Especially if you heard last night’s news, about the death of astronaut and test pilot, Neil Armstrong.
I think that’s literally the end of an era: and that we’ll very really won’t see anyone like that again.
I hope that’s not the case, I really do.
I hope that both China and India manage to get space programmes going, I really do.
Personally … ?
Personally, I think humanity needs heroes like Neil Armstrong: and the inspiration he (and others) provided.
Let’s get moving on, shall we?
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Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi putting in her answers: and, along with giving Charles Dickens a mention, also bagging 3 out of 5*.
Let’s see how she — and you — do with today’s questions, shall we? Here they are, along with the ‘How To’, License and video …
Q1) 26th August, 1978, saw Cardinal Albino Luciano elected pope: what papal name did he assume … ?
Q2) More to the point, what was the name of the David Yallop book about his death … ?
Q3) 26th August, 1975, saw peace-talks break down: peace talks between the government of Rhodesia, and whom … ?
Q4) 26th April, 2011, saw Boeing’s new plane receive its certification: what plane is that … ?
Q5) 26th August, 1676, saw the birth of Britain’s first Prime Minister: what was his name … ?
Q6) More to the point, what’s the Prime Minister’s formal title … ?
Q7) And finally … 26th August, 1938, saw the birth of drummer, Jet Black: with which English band does he play … ?
And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) 25th August, 1944, saw the liberation of Paris, during World War 2. Who led the Free French Forces, during that war … ?A1) Charles DeGaulle.
Q2) 25th August, 1916, saw the creation of the US National Park Service: what was the first US National Park … ?A2) Yellowstone National Park.
Q3) 25th August, 1609, saw Galileo Galilei, demonstrate his telescope for the first time. In which city … ?A3) Venice.
Q4) 25th August, 1939, saw the UK form a military alliance with which east European country … ?A4) Poland.
Q5) And finally … 25th August, 2003, saw which city hit by twin car bombs … ?A5) Bombay: or Mumbai, if you want to be picky …
Enjoy those, everyone.
I’ll leave you with Gloria, performed, of course, by the late Laura Branigan.
And with this quote from Chris Boardman …
“Success on the track in '92 was the springboard for my career as a pro rider.”Chris Boardman, born 26 August 1968
* Blimey, bad day, Debbi … ? Is everything ok … ?
1, Pope John Paul I
ReplyDelete2, In God's Name
3, ZANU
4, Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey
5, Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford
6, First Lord of
7, The Stranglers
Yeah, things are pretty good, actually. I guess I had an "off" day. :)
ReplyDeleteI'll endeavor to persevere! Ha!
1. Pope John Paul I
2. In God's Name
3. the African National Council
4. the Boeing 787 Dreamliner (I'm guessing you meant August? I'm also guessing what the answer is -- ha ha ha ...)
5. Robert Walpole
6. First Lord of the Treasury and Minister for the Civil Service
7. The Stranglers