The Daily Teaser: 11-5-11

Hmmm …

Well, I think I owe my next door neighbour, Lynn a big thank you … !

Bless her, Lynn’s loaned me an old Freeview box, ’til I’m sorted … !

OK, granted, not being a major sports fan means that BBC News’ sports coverage is a bit of a chore.

But just having it on is nice … !

I just find it amazing the amount of frippery on … … … … !

Lets get moving on, shall we … ?

Yes, lets … !

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Yesterday’s Teaser saw both Mr Strict and Debbi putting in their answers: along with 5 out of 5, it also saw Mr S admitting — via Twitter — that he’s something of Pistols fan!

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

Q1) 11th May, 1998, saw which country carry out nuclear tests … ?

Q2) 13 years earlier, 11th May, 1985 saw a fatal fire at Bradford football Stadium: name either of the teams who were playing …

Q3) 11th May, 1964, saw the birth of snooker player, John Parrott: who’s John’s regular co-pundit for the BBC’s snooker coverage … ?

Q4) More to the point, in which year did John make his televised debut as a Snooker player … ?

Q5) Moving on … 11th May, 1867, saw which European country gain independence … ?

Q6) And finally … 11th May, 1811, saw the birth of which famous pair of twins … ?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 10th May, 1954, saw the release of Rock Around The Clock, the world’s first rock and roll No 1: in which country was it first a No. 1 … ?

A1) The USA.

Q2) 10th May, 1957, saw the birth of bass-player, John Ritchie: how was he better known … ?

Q2) Sid Vicious.

Q3) 10th May, 1924, saw J. Edgar Hoover named as the first director of the FBI: what did the J stand for … ?

A3) John.

Q4) 10th May, 1655, saw England annex Jamaica: from which country … ?

A4) Spain.

Q5) And finally … 10th May, 1941, saw who fly in to Scotland, to try and negotiate peace between Germany and Britain … ?

A5) Rudolf Hess.

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