You know, it’s got to be said … Jude was definitely fascinated, bless him!
I’d managed to pick him up a Lightin’ McQueen toy car, yesterday. And despite the fact he was feeling decidedly iffy, yesterday.
And — I think — a bit overwhelmed by everyone turning up to say ‘Happy Birthday’ … !
Bless ’im … !
At any rate … let’s get moving on, shall we? Yes, let’s … !
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Yesterday’s Teaser saw both Debbi and Andy putting in their answers: with both scoring 5 out of 5, is saw Andy* highlighting this — seemingly, the late Gerry Anderson, who died yesterdays, was planning a new take on his classic series, Thunderbirds — and Debbi telling us she’d never found a Mr Peanut she’d seen as a child especially scaryº.
But let’s see how they — and you — do with today’s questions, shall we?
Q1) 27th December, 1911, marked the first formal performance of Jana Gana Mana: Jana Gana Mana is the national anthem of which country … ?
Q2) More to the point, in which year of the 1940s did that country become independent … ?
Q3) 27th December, 1845, saw which anæsthetic used in childbirth, for the first time … ?
Q4) 27th December, 2004, saw Viktor Yushchenko the Ukraine’s General Election: during what became known as the what Revolution … ?
Q5) 27th December, 1977, saw the UK release of Star Wars: which US film company recently bought the franchise from George Lucas … ?
Q6) And finally … 27th December, 537AD, saw the Hagia Sophia church, in Istanbul, completed. What is it now used as … ?
And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) 26th December is — obviously — Boxing Day. It’s also the feast of which Saint … ?A1) Saint Stephen.
Q2) It’s also — in the Irish Republic — the Day of the Wren: which pre-decimal English coin had a wren on the back … ?A2) The farthing.
Q3) Who became the first Afro-American to win the World Heavyweight Boxing champion, on Boxing Day, 1908 … ?A3) Jack Johnson.
Q4) Which two Commonwealth countries usually start Test Cricket matches on Boxing Day … ?A4) South Africa and Australia.
Q5) And FINALLY … UK football teams usually play what on Boxing Day: charity matches, cup finals, or matches against local rivals.A5) matches against local rivals.
Enjoy those, everyone.
I’ll leave you with this quote from birthday girl, Janet Street Porter …
“Sometimes I've looked at a plate of food and wondered if it wouldn't look better as a hat.”Janet Street Porter, born 27 December 1946
And a song from David Knopfler …
And considering Gerry Anderson died, yesterday … ?
I’ll leave you with the intro to his classic series …
And with this song ALL about them …
* Oh, now THAT’S a shame to see, Andy: would’ve been interesting to see, I think … !
º I think I might have done, myself, Debbi. I DO know The Herbs, Parsley the Lion in particular, used to scare me silly, I hid behind the sofa!
That's such a cute video! :) I used to be a very shy kid. If anyone I didn't know came over, I'd run to my room and hide. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm going to blog about that in the memoirs section of my new website. When I read about how shy Johnny Rotten was as a child, I could really relate to that.
1. India
2. 1947
3. ether
4. Orange
5. the Walt Disney Company
6. a museum
Q1) 27th December, 1911, marked the first formal performance of Jana Gana Mana: Jana Gana Mana is the national anthem of which country … ?
ReplyDeleteIndia
Q2) More to the point, in which year of the 1940s did that country become independent … ?
1947
Q3) 27th December, 1845, saw which anæsthetic used in childbirth, for the first time … ?
Ether
Q4) 27th December, 2004, saw Viktor Yushchenko the Ukraine’s General Election: during what became known as the what Revolution … ?
Orange
Q5) 27th December, 1977, saw the UK release of Star Wars: which US film company recently bought the franchise from George Lucas … ?
Disney
Q6) And finally … 27th December, 537AD, saw the Hagia Sophia church, in Istanbul, completed. What is it now used as … ?
public museum
Bit of a thin day for anniversaries yesterday! I note it was Mark Ronson's Dad's birthday, as well Ah, well, maybe try answering these on the actual day, sometime...