Sunday 24 May 2009

The Daily Teaser.

I’ve got to confess, I’m rushed, this morning.

I am; and, boy, have I got a long day at work, today.

But, as ever, the Teaser goes on!!   Although, admittedly, today is probably the online quiz equivalent of a slow news day …

Anyway, here’s today’s questions.

Q1) May 24th, 1626, saw Peter Minuit buy which famous island, from Native Americans?


Q2) Which famous New York Bridge opened on this day, in 1883?


Q3) On May 24th, 1830, Sarah Josepha Hale published which famous nursery rhyme?


Q4) Sir Henry Irvine was knighted on May 24th, 1895; he was the first what to be knighted?


Q5) And finally … May 24th, 1956, was the date of the first ever Eurovision Song Contest; in which European country was it held?


And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers.

Q1) 23rd May is the birthday of Guru Amar Das; he was the official 10th Guru of which religion; Sikhism, Hinduism, or Buddhism?

A1) Sikhism.


Q2) The Good Friday Agreement was approved in a referendum, on the 23rd May; in which year of the 1990’s?

A2) 1998.


Q3) Which Scandinavian country’s parliament open May 23rd, 1907?

A3) Finland’s.


Q4) A (talking) cartoon called “The Karnival Kid” was 1st released on May 23rd, 1929; which iconic cartoon characetr starred in it?

A4) Mickey Mouse.


Q5) And finally; which famous outlaw’s were shot by the FBI, on May 23rd, 1934?

A5) Bonnie and Clyde.


Enjoy!





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