The Daily Teaser

You know, that’s a thing I almost forgot …

Today’s the 12th of April.

Yes, I know, I know, it’s not that hard to work out.

But as part of the research — and questions — I’ve done over the past few years, for the Teasers, I’ve had the fact that Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space, today, in 1961, buried somewhere in my memory.

It wasn’t until I noticed the little doodle next to the YouTube logo, today, that I was reminded about it.

Amazing the things we forget, isn’t it … ?

Either way, I’d suggest hitting that little logo.

There’s a fascinating video recreation on YouTube, of that first orbit …

Let’s get moving on, shall we … ?

Yes, lets …

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Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi — who’s rather pleased about her increasing chart position — putting in her answers: and managing to bag 5 out of 5.

Lets see how she — and you — do with today’s questions, shall we? Here they are, along with the ‘How To’, License and video …

Q1) 12th April, 1992, saw the opening of the Euro-Disney resort: what’s it now called … ?

Q2) 12th April, 1933 saw the birth of Catalan soprano, Montserrat Caballé: with whom did she have an international pop hit, with the song, Barcelona … ?

Q3) 12th April, 1956, saw the birth of Cuban-American actor, Andrés Arturo García Menéndez: how is he better known … ?

Q4) More to the point, in which film did he play Jimmy “The Saint” Tosnia … ?

Q5) 12th April, 2000, saw Her Majesty, The Queen award the George Cross — Britain’s highest civilian bravery award — to which group … ?

Q6) And finally … 12th April, 1606, saw the Union Flag formally adopted as the flag of Great Britain, the predecessor state to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: name either of the two countries in Great Britain.

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 11th April, 1951 saw what found at Arbroath Abbey … ?

A1) The Stone of Scone, ancient symbol of Scots monarchy.

Q2) 11th April, 1957, saw Britain agree to which colony’s plans for self-rule … ?

Q2) Singapore.

Q3) Six years earlier, 11th April, 1951 saw President Harry S. Truman relief who of command in Korea … ?

A3) General Douglas MacArthur.

Q4) 11th April, 2002, saw an attempted coup take place in Venezuela: who was President of Venezuela, at the time … ?

A4) Hugo Chávez.

Q5) And finally … April 11th, 2001, saw Australia beat American Samoa, 31-0, in a football match: still the largest victory in football history, which tournament was this match a qualifier for … ?

A5) The 2002 World Cup.

Enjoy those, everyone: I’ll catch you later …