The Daily Teaser …

Phew! Little bit later than expected, today, I know that.

But I’ve a day off, today, so I’ve been taking it slightly easy …

Unlike Andrea and Tim, yesterday: Andrea managed to end up getting the First-In-Clap, and 6 out of 6, with Tim, trailing behind, with 5 out of 6.

Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we? Here they are, along with the ‘How To’ and Creatives Commons License …

Q1) 12^th December, 1901, saw which Italian physicist transmit the world’s first wireless signal, across the Atlantic?

Q2) For many years, the radio equipment company named after that physicist was based in which Essex town?

Q3) 12^th December, 1940, saw the birth of which African-American singer?

Q4) That singer shares her birthday — on 12^th December, in 1931 — with which Canadian born, British dancer, choreographer and TV presenter?

Q5) 12^th December, 1988, saw 88 people die in a train crash at (what was) Europe’s busiest railway station: what was that station?

Q6) And finally: today in 1911 saw which city replace Calcutta as capital city of India?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answer: and Andrea, I love that quote!

Q1) The Westminster Statute of 11^th December, 1931, declared that six dominions were equivalent to the UK, when making their own laws: name any of them.

A1) The Dominions of Canada, Newfoundland, and New Zealand, the Union of South Africa, the Commonwealth of Australia, and the Irish Free State.

Q2) 11^th December, 2005, saw the Buncefield Oil Depot catch fire: in which English town was that depot?

A2) Hemel Hempstead.

Q3) 11^th December, 1936, saw the abdication of Edward 8^th become effective: the Abdication Crisis was centred on his planned marriage to whom?

A3) Wallis Simpsom, néeWarfield, later Spencer … (Her first husband was an American naval officer called Earl Winfield Spencer. You know, I can’t help but think that’s an omen, when you consider Prince Charles’ first father-in-law … )

Q4) Just as pointless trivia, Edward 8^th was the last British monarch to serve as what, for his entire reign?

A4) Emperor of India. (Ok, his reign was 325 days, and he was never actually crowned, but … )

Q5) Celebrated mostly in Buenos Aires, December 11^th, in Argentina, is what Day?

A5) Tango Day. (Tim, Trevor, I’m blowed if I can find the exploding Granny … )

Q6) And finally … 11^th December, 1941, saw Germany and Italy declare war on which country?

A6) The USA.

Anyway, enjoy those, folks! I’ll catch you later!

There may even be something for Christmas …