But let’s move on, shall we?
Q1) 4th January, 1884, saw the founding of the Fabian Society. The left leaning campaign group was founded in which UK city?
Q2) Sofia was freed from Ottoman rule: on the 4th January, 1878. Sofia is the capital city of which East European country?
Q3) Burma gained its independence from the UK: on the 4th January, 1948. Burma is more properly known as the Republic of the Union of where?
Q4) 4th January, 1999, saw former wrestler, Jesse Ventura sworn in: as governor of which US state?
Q5) Finally … 4th January, 1813, saw the birth of Sir Isaac Pitman. The form of shorthand he developed is known as Pitman … what?
Q1) 3rd January, 1957, saw the introduction of the Hamilton Electric 500: the world’s first electric what?A1) Watch.
Q2) 3rd January, 2009, saw the initial activity of Bitcoin. Bitcoin is a virtual what: game, currency or cheese?A2) Currency.
.Q3) 3rd January, 1937, saw the birth of television producer, Glen A. Larson. Which of the shows he produced, starred Gil Gerald as the main character?
Q4) Manuel Noriega surrendered to US forces: on the 3rd January, 1990. Which country had Noriega been dictator of?A4) Panama.
Q5) Finally … In preparation for the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, 3rd January, 1945, saw whom named as commander of US naval forces?A5) Admiral Chester W. Nimitz.
“If you do anything for too long, it starts to lack edge, to become too easy. Easy is the kiss of death.”
Julia Ormond, born 4th January, 1965.
Could be! :) I've been feeling cynical for quite a while now, so join the club! :D
ReplyDelete1. London
2. Bulgaria
3. Myanmar
4. Minnesota
5. shorthand
Speaking of elected officials, please PRAY that Trump doesn't win the Republican nomination! The man is ... idiotic beyond all belief!
Q1) London
ReplyDeleteQ2) Bulgaria
Q3) Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Q4) Minnesota
Q5) Shorthand
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