The Daily Teaser …

You know, I’ll be honest, I was going to make sure I had Battlefield Britain playing in the background.

But then remembered that I’d recorded the Humphrey Lyttelton Memorial concert, the other day, and hadn’t listened to it.

So if I suddenly burst into hysterical laughter, or get distracted by some Jazz, you’ll know why.

At any rate, let’s move on, shall we … ?

Before the Sat Nav get’s really silly …

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Yesterday’s Teaser saw both Trevor and Kaiju putting in their answers — I think Kaiju got as distracted by Mexican Radio I’ve been — and both scoring 4 out of 5.

Yesterday’s fourth question’s one of those tricky ones, I think!

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

Q1) September 1st, 1939, saw the start of WW2, after Nazi Germany invaded Poland: who was British Prime Minister at the time … ?

Q2) In many countries, 1st September is Labour Day: when does the USA traditionally hold its Labor Day holiday … ?

Q3) Name either of the two territories that joined Canada, on 1st September, 1905. (Step forward Trevor … )

Q4) 1st September, 1914, saw the Russian city of Saint Petersburg change its name to Petrograd: what other name was it known by, during the 20th Century?

Q5) 1st September, 1961, saw the beginnings of the Eritrean War of Independence: now independent for roughly 19 years, what’s the capital of Eritrea … ?

Q6) And finally … 1st September, 1854, saw the birth of German composer, Engelbert Humperdinck: his best known opera was based on which fairlytale … ?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 31st August, 1948, saw which Hollywood star arrested for possession of marijuana … ?

A1) Robert Mitchum.

Q2) 31st August, 12 AD saw the birth of Emperor Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus: how is he more commonly known … ?

A2) Caligula.

Q3) 31st August, 1971, saw the birth of which Irish golfer … ?

A3) Pádraig Harrington.

Q4) 31st August, 1973, saw the death of director, John Ford: in which of his films did John Wayne make his first — uncredited — appearance … ?

A4) Mother Machree.

Q5) And finally … 31st August, 1969, saw the death of the only heavyweight boxing champion to finish his career, undefeated: who was he … ?

A5) Rocco Francis Marchegiano: otherwise known, of course, as Rocky Marciano.

Enjoy those, folks. And while you’re doing those, I’m going to listen to the rest of the gig … !

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