Let’s move on, shall we?
Q1) 9th November is the date of several notable events: in one European county’s history. Things like the Kaiser’s abdication, the Beer Hall Putsch and the fall of the Berlin Wall. The day — and the events — happened in which country?
Q2) 9th November is therefore known as the Schicksalstag: or Day of … what?
Q3) 9th November, 1907, was the birthday of King Edward 7th. What diamond was he given?
Q4) More to the point, the largest gem cut from that diamond is known as the Great Star of where?
Q5) Finally … 9th November, 1961, saw the birth of TV presenter, Jill Dando. In which year was she shot and killed on her own doorstep?
Q1) The USA’s oldest pay TV service debuted: on 8th November, 1972. Which service is it?A1) HBO.
Q2) More to the point, which of its TV shows sees noble families fight to control the Iron Throne?A2) Game of Thrones.
Q3) Mary Robinson was elected as Ireland’s first female president: on 8th November, 1990. An Irish presidential term lasts for how many years?A3) 7 years.
Q4) The first dogfight between jet planes took place on 8th November, 1950. During which war?A4) The Korean War.
Q5) Finally … 8th November, 1936, saw the start of the Battle of where: Madrid, Barcelona or Seville?A5) Madrid.
“If you are going to try and hide something, sooner or later people are going to find out.”Lou Ferrigno, born November 9, 1951.
Q1) Germany
ReplyDeleteQ2) Day of Fate
Q3) The Cullinan Diamond
Q4) Africa (Cullinan 1)
Q5) 1999
OK, thanks. (I like to go for a walk after doing some work but these days there's so little daylight that if I'm not careful I end up walking in the dark, and as I insist on reading and walking it gets a bit tricky). Good luck with the dentist!
Here's hoping! Or maybe they could do the unthinkable and move it to their regular network channel! :)
ReplyDelete1. Germany
2. Fate
3. the Cullinan Diamond
4. Africa
5. 1999