Q1) August 26th, 55BC, saw England invaded by the Romans; who lead the Roman forces?
Q2) On a related note, what was that leader’s first name?
Q3) August 26th, 1768, saw the HMS Endeavor set sail on a voyage of exploration to the southern hemisphere; who was its commanding officer?
Q4) Today in 1946, saw the birth of composer Mark Snow; which TV series — about members of the FBI — did he write the theme tune for?
Q5) And finally, today in 1994, saw an unnamed 62-year-old patient receive the worlds first bionic heart; at which British hospital?
Q1) August 25th, 1835, saw the New York Times commit a famous hoax, about the discovery of life on where; the Moon, Mars, or Venus?
A1) The Moon.
Q2) August 25th, 1912, saw the foundation of which Chinese political party?
A2) The Kuomingtang. (The Chinese Nationalist Party, in other words.)
Q3) August 25th, 1944, saw the liberation of which European city?
A3) Paris.
Q4) Today is the birthday of country singer, Billy Ray Cyrus; his daughter Miley, stars in which Disney series?
A4) “Hannah Montana”.
Q5) It’s also the birthday of keyboard player, Geoff Downes. He’s currently the keyboard player for Asia; but with which English band did he first come to prominence?
A5) The Buggles.
Q6) One more musician; Declan McManus was born today, in 1954; how is he better known?
A6) Elvis Costello.
Q7) The Honourable Artillery Company, Britain’s oldest surviving army regiment, was founded today; in 1535, 1537, or 1539?
A7) 1537.
Q8) August 25th, 1609, saw Gallileo Gallilei demonstrate his first what?
A8) Telescope.
Q9) Today, in 1981, Voyager 2 made its closest approach to which planet; Neptune, Jupiter or Saturn?
A9) Saturn.
Q10) And finally, just to confuse you, today in 1989, Voyager 2 made its closest approach to which planet; Neptune, Jupiter or Saturn?
A10) Neptune.
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