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Saturday 26 June 2010

The Daily Teaser …

You know, I think I’ve got to get dinner started early, today.

Actually, I think I’ve got to get in the shower pretty pronto, too.

For starters, the finalé of series 5 of Dr WhoThe Big Bang — is on, tonight.

At 6•05, on BBC1 and BBC HD, so you know.

And I’ve GOT to admit, I’m planning a bit of a big post, tonight …

But on top of that — and a bit earlier, at 11 0’clock, just ’round the corner from me, outside Brunel House — the Gazette’s having a photo-shoot.

Which ties in with the parking, around here. Basically, they’re trying to get as many of us residents together to at least try and make an impression.

Hope we make the front page … !

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At any rate, I’m burbling, excitedly, aren’t I … ?

Let’s get moving on, shall we … ?

Yesterday’s teaser was another quiet one. So I’m personally hoping today’s questions get a few people leaving their answer by commenting.

Here’s those questions, along with the ‘How To’ and ‘License’ …

Q1) 26th June, 1963, saw John F. Kennedy make his famous “Ich bin ein Berliner” speech: according to urban myth, what did he just say he was … ?

Q2) Which building was Kennedy standing in front of, when he made this speech … ?

Q3) 26th June, 2003, saw the death of which political MBE … ?

Q4) 26th June, 1970, saw violence erupt in Londonderry, after the arrest of which MP … ?

Q5) 26th June, 1909, saw which Tourist attraction in Exhibition Road become an independent entity … ?

Q6) And finally … 26th June, 1970, saw the birth of actor, Chris O’Donnell: in which NCIS spin-off does he play Callen … ?

And here’s yesterdays questions and answers …

Q1) 25th June, 1876, saw the Battle of Little Big Horn and the death of General George ‘Old Iron Britches’ Custer: what was the Native American name for this battle … ?
A1) The Battle of Greasy Grass Creek.

Q2) 25th June, 1948, sees the release of Long-Haired Hare: this is one of the few Bugs Bunnty cartoons to see Bugs take off his … what … ?
A2) Gloves. Or a glove, at least: he slapps an opera singer in the face with it.

Q3) 25th June, 1967, saw the broadcast of the world’s first global satellite TV show, called Our World: which Beatles song was premiered in this broadcast … ?

Q4) 25th June, 1953, saw serial killer, John Christie sentenced to death: what was his by now notorious address in Notting Hill?
A4) 10, Rillington Place.

Q5) And finally … 25th June, 2005, saw hardliner, Mahmoud Admadinejad swept to power as president of which country … ?
A5) Iran.

Enjoy those, everyone.

Now, if you’ll excuse me … ? I’ve got to get me eyebrows done … !

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1 comment:

  1. 1. "I am a jelly doughnut."
    2. in the Rudolph Wilde Platz near the Berlin Wall in front of the Rathaus Schöneberg
    3. Denis Thatcher
    4. M.P. Bernadette Devlin’s arrest
    5. The Science Museum
    6. NCIS: Los Angeles

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