Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 30th April 2026. (Six Questions)

30th April, 2026.

OK … I’ve had a delivery … !

Did mention I had a copy of the Blackadder boxset on order?

Due — according to initial estimates — to turn up this Saturday, at the latest.

It actually arrived, yesterday: with Dave the Postman.*

Two days early.

I’m happy: I can get on with ripping the thing!

~≈📀≈~

Let’s move on.


Yesterday’s Teaser saw Mum† and Debbi‡ putting in their answers: with both scoring four out of five.


The day also saw Olga§ leaving us a message, here.

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

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

Q1)        30th April is May Eve.   In the Northern Hemisphere, it’s traditionally seen as the start of what: winter or summer?

Q2)        Actress, Kirsten Dunst, was born on 30th April, 1982.   She played Claudia in which 1994 film: Dumb and Dumber, Four Weddings and a Funeral or Interview with a Vampire?

Q3)        The Territory of Orleans became the 18th US state: on 30th April, 1812.   Which US state did it become?

Q4)        An embassy was besieged on 30th April, 1980.   Which country’s Embassy?

Q5)        More to the point, that embassy was where: London, Paris, Berlin or Washington?

Q6)        Finally … ?   Willem Alexander was inaugurated as king: on 30th April, 2013.   King of where: Belgium, the Netherlands or Luxembourg?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        29th April is Shōwa Day.   Where: Japan, China or Tibet?

A1)        Japan.

Q2)        It marks whose reign: Emperor Hirohito’s, Mao Zedong’s or the Dalai Lama’s?

A2)        Emperor Hirohito’s.

Q3)        The People’s Budget passed on 29th April, 1910: by the UK’s then government.   Who was the Prime Minister who led that government: Henry Campbell-Bannerman, H. H. Asquith or Winston Churchill?

A3)        H. H. Asquith.

Q4)        Prince William, the Prince of Wales, married Catherine, the (now) Princess of Wales on 29th April, 2011.   Where: Saint Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey or Notre Dame de France?

A4)        The very Anglican Westminster Abbey. Saint Paul’s was only ever used for one royal wedding.   Notre Dame de France is in Soho: but, as a Catholic Church, wouldn’t usually be used as a UK Royal Wedding: those are Anglican services.

Q5)        Finally … ?   William Randolf Hearst was born on 29th April, 1863.   His Hearst Corporation published what: music, newspapers or cookbooks?

A5)        Newspapers.

Here’s a thought …

“All my life I’ve learned to get on with it.   And if you hit your thumb or your finger, don’t blame anyone else.   You did it yourself”.

Captain Tom Moore, 30 April 1920 – 2 February 2021.

And a Max Merritt song … 

The next ten question set will be on 17th May: it’s about Dennis Potter.

Your comments, and today’s answers, will be published in tomorrow’s Teaser.

AI is avoided when writing these questions.

Answers are as accurate as possible: at the time of writing.

Decisions about scores are final.

Thank you for coming: have a good day.

*        I’ve known Dave the Postman for years, and know he’s like clockwork: he usually gets to my door around twelve-ish.   I stepped out of the the front door, yesterday, at 11·50 … and guess who was there?

        Yep: Dave the Postman.   Job done, parcel received and all round gossip exchanged … !

†        Hello, Mum!   (William and Catherine got married in Westminster Abbey, Mum — William’s parents got married in Saint Paul’s!)

‡        Actually, Debbi, it was H. H. Asquith: so you know … !

        The Last Continent’s worth a go: it’s also where I first heard about the meat pie floater.   It’s usually eaten with ketchup: although posh people have desiccated coconut … 

        Yeah: “Dry Bones” does seem to crop up, doesn’t it?   (Oh, in case you didn’t know?   Joanne Whalley, Val Kilmer’s ex-wife, was the main nurse in The Singing Detective: she was a bit of a rising star at the time.)

§        Sorry I didn’t get back to you, yesterday, Olga.   The email alert ended up in my junk folder for some reason!   At any rate, you’re welcome to comment, whenever you can.   I can only hope everything goes well for you and your mother!

        Oh, the aerial?   Is now repaired.   How long the repair will last is another matter!