Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser. — 28th March, 2019

28th March, 2019.

Yes: it’s officially official.

My innards choose yesterday to seriously act up.

To the point where they’s still — still — twitching alarmingly, now.

Although, to be honest … ?

It’s not quite my innards that are twitching … 

~≈§≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Badwolf*, and Debbi† putting in their answers: with Debbi scoring five out of five, and Badwolf on four.

Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?

Here they are, along with the How To, License and video … 

Q1) In Japan, 28th March is the day that commemorates Sen no Rikyu.   In other words, the man who invented the Japanese … what?

Q2) 28th March, 1483, saw the birth of which Renaissance artist?

Q3) 28th March, 1979, saw the UK’s Prime Minister call a general election, after losing a Vote of No Confidence.   Which Prime Minister?

Q4) 28th March, 02, saw the birth of actress, Flora Robson.   In which 1947 film does she play Sister Philippa?

Q5) Finally … ?   28th March, 37 AD, saw the Principate — the group of titles given to what we now call the Roman Emperor — given to whom?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1) 27th March, 2000, saw the death of singer, Ian Dury.   Which of his songs was banned by the BBC?

A1) Spasticus Autisticus.

Q2) 27th March is World Theatre Day.   London’s Theatre land is where … ?

A2) The West End.

Q3) 27th March, 1975, saw the birth of singer and actress, Fergie.   She was a member of which Hip Hop band?

A3) The Black Eyed Peas.

Q4) HMS Scylla was sunk off the cost of Cornwall: on 27th March, 2004.   The decommissioned ship was sunk to help build a … what?

A4) Reef.

Q5) Finally … ?   27th March, 1935, saw the birth of actor, Julian Glover.   Name either of the characters he played, in Dr Who.

A5) Scaroth, in The City of Death, or Richard the Lionheart, in The Crusades.

Here’s a thought …

“Geniuses are notoriously loony, because it’s a very fine line between madness and genius.”

Dirk Bogarde, 28 March 1921 – 8 May 1999.

And a song …

Today’s questions will be answered in tomorrow’s Teaser.

Have a good day.

*        Morning, Badwolf!

†        I know what you mean, there, Debbi!