Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 19th June 2024.

19th June, 2024.

Right … … Wednesdays … 

It’s now a Wednesday: and … ?

I managed to have a diabetic review, yesterday: along side a review of my medication.

Hopefully?

I’ll be able to get a replacement for the unavailable Trulicity* by Friday: the day I’m due to take it.

Here’s hoping.

~≈💊≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?


Yesterday’s Teaser saw Mum†, Olga‡ and Debbi§ putting in their answers: with Olga and Debbi scoring ten out of ten, and Mum on nine.

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

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

Q1)        19th June is celebrated as the Feast of the Forest in the Palawan Province.   The province is where: Indonesia, the Philippines or Malawi?

Q2)        19th June, 1988, saw John Paul 2nd canonise one hundred seventeen Martyrs.   From where: Thailand, Vietnam or China?

Q3)        Field Marshal Douglas Haig was born on 19th June, 1861.   As a Field Marshal, his insignia included two whats: batons, swords or shields?

Q4)        Tommy DeVito was born on 19th June, 1928.   He was a founder member of which band: the Ramones, the Four Seasons or Devo?

Q5)        Finally … ?   Chico Buarque was born on 19th June, 1944.   In which South American country?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        18th June saw the birth of singer-songwriter, Sir Paul McCartney.   In which year of the 1940s?

A1)        1942.

Q2)        What was the name of his first band: the Quarrymen, the Beatles or Wings?

A2)        The Quarrymen.

Q3)        What was the name of his second band: the Quarrymen, the Beatles or Wings?

A3)        The Beatles.

Q4)        What was the name of his third band: the Quarrymen, the Beatles or Wings?

A4)        Wings.

Q5)        He co-wrote many Beatles songs, with who: John Lennon, Ringo Starr or George Harrison?

A5)        John Lennon.

Q6)        One of those Beatles tunes is supposed to be the most covered Beatles song of all time.   Which song: “Yesterday”, “For the Benefit of Mr Kite” or “WithinYou, Without You”?

A6)        “Yesterday”.   Wikipedia tells us it’s been covered 2, 200 times: and mostly written and performed by McCartney.   “For the Benefit of Mr Kite” was mostly composed by Lennon: and featured lyrics inspired by a circus poster.   The Harrison penned “Within You Without You” featured on the Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band LP.

Q7)        What instrument did Paul play, in both Wings and the Beatles: bass guitar, lead guitar, rhythm guitar or drums?

A7)        Bass guitar.

Q8)        McCartney was the lead singer in Wings.   Denny Laine played guitar.   Who was the keyboard player?

A8)        Paul’s late first wife, Linda McCartney.

Q9)        Famously, McCartney is one of two left handed members of the Beatles.   Who’s the other?

A9)        Ringo Starr.

Q10)        Finally … ?   Paul released his first solo album in 1970.   What was it called: McCartney, Ram or McCartney II?

A10)        McCartney.

Here’s a thought …

“With our backs to the wall, and believing in the justice of our cause, each one of us must fight on to the end.”

Field Marshal Douglas Haig, 19 June 1861 – 29 January 1928.

And a song …

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

Decisions about scores are final.

Thank you for coming: have a good day.

*        My pharmacist has suggested oral semaglutide, or Mounjaro: as both are available.

†        Hello, Mum!   (Ringo was the other left hander!)

‡        The director sounds sensible, Olga!   I’d imaging managing the kit is a big part of the job.   As it keeping things easy to use.

§        Glad I could help, Debbi!   (Oh, have you seen “The Legend of Ruby Sunday”, as yet?)