The Daily Teaser …

That was a long day, yesterday …

And it looks like today’s going to be longer.

Long story!

At any rate, yesterday’s Teaser saw Trevor, Tim, and Andrea tying for first, with five out of five, each; nicely done, folks!

Give yourselves a pat on the back.

Anyway, let’s move on, shall we?

Yes, let’s!

Here’s today’s questions, along with the ‘How To’ …

Q1) 28^th October, 306 AD, saw who named as Western Roman Emperor?

Q2) Six years later, 28^th October, 312, saw that Emperor beaten at the Battle of Malvern Bridge; by whom?

Q3) 28^th October, 1886, saw President Grover Cleveland officially dedicate which statue?

Q4) 28^th October, 1919, saw the passing of the US Volstead Act; what did this set up, the following January?

Q5) In 1971, 28^th October saw Great Britain launch its first what?

Q6) 28^th October, 1930, saw the birth of which sporting figure? (And if Tim get’s this wrong … !)

Q7) Eight years later, 28^th October, 1938, saw the birth of which of the Dimbleby brothers?

Q8) 28^th October, 1664, saw the formation of the Duke of York’s Maritime Regiment of Foot; how is that regiment now known?

Q9) Today, in Roman Catholic tradition, is the feast day of which Apostle?

Q10) And finally; today in 1962 saw the end of which crisis?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) Today is the Feast Day — according to the Roman Catholic Church — of Saint Frumentius; in which African country is he particularly venerated?

A1) Ethiopia.

Q2) It’s also the birthday — in 1914 — of which extremely Welsh poet?

A2) Dylan Thomas.

Q3) Which poet was born on 27^th October, 1932?

A3) Sylvia Plath.

Q4) Those poets share their birthdays with composer, Niccolo Pagannini; which musical instrument did he play?

A4) The violin.

Q5) And finally, October 27^th, 1275, is the traditional founding date of which Dutch city?

A5) Amsterdam.

Enjoy those, everyone. I’ll catch you later … !