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Saturday 1 August 2009

The Daily Teaser …


Phew; I’ve got to admit, I’m writing this, with Yesterday — formerly known as UKTV History — on in the background, and it’s got a programme on about the Hindenburgh disaster.

Fascinating stuff …

At any rate, lets move on, shall we?

Yes, lets …

Here’s today’s questions …

Q1) Today was the first day of the Battle Of The Nile; who lead the British naval forces, against the French?


Q2) Today in 1876, saw the admission of the 38th state to the USA; which state was it?


Q3) 76 years earlier, 1st August, 1800, saw the Act of Union; name either of the Kingdoms that were united.


Q4) MTV started broadcasting in 1981; the first video it broadcast was which hit for the Buggles?


Q5) 1st August sees the People's Republic of China celebrate PLA Day; what does PLA stand for?


Q6) And finally, today saw the start of the Hutton Enquiry; into the death of which scientist?


And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) Today in 30 BC saw Mark Anthony defeat who, at the Battle of Alexandria?

A1) Octavian Cæsar. (Otherwise known as Augustus Cæsar; It’s that Imperator, again …)

Q2) Which “Superman” actor was born today, in 1966?

A2) Dean Cain.

Q3) On the subject of super-heroes, today in 1930, saw the radio début of which shadowy super hero?

A3) The Shadow.

Q4) 31st July, 1945, saw John K. Giles attempt an escape from which notorious prison?

A4) Alcatraz.

Q5) And finally, today in 1970, saw the last ever what, issued by the British Royal Navy?

A5) Rum Ration.


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