August History Test 1 August For which country did pop stars George Harrison, Eric Clapton and Bob Dylan perform a charitable concert today in 1971? -Bangladesh Despite having 12 lines of dialogue, who was nominated for an Oscar for his role in Shane, released today in 1953? -Jack Palance Born today in 10 BC, which stuttering Roman emperor was the subject of a TV drama series? -Claudius Born today in 1936, which French fashion designer popularised trousers for women? -Yves Saint Laurent Which cosmic-sounding chocolate bar went on sale for the first time today in 1932? -The Mars bar 2 August Born today in 1925, which TV globe-trotter was once a reporter on the BBCs Tonight programme in the fifties and sixties? -Alan Whicker Born today in 1932, who played the title role in the film Lawrence of Arabia? -Peter OToole Which Cuban heavyweight boxer won his third consecutive Olympic gold medal today in 1980? -Teofilo Stevenson Which English king was killed in the New Forest today in 1100 after being mistaken for a deer? -William II -William Rufus Wild Bill Hickok was shot dead today in 1876 while playing poker. Which cards make up the Dead Mans Hand he was holding at the time? -2 black aces, 2 black eights and the Jack of Diamonds 3 August Born today in 1867, who was British Prime Minister during the General Strike? -Stanley Baldwin Terry Wogan was born today in 1938. What was his pop hit of the seventies? -The Floral Dance What is the name of Milans opera house, opened today in 1778? -La Scala What footballing first was achieved by John Charles today in 1957? -He was the first British player to be transferred to a foreign club -Juventus Born today in 1887, who wrote the lines: Stands the church clock at ten to three/And is there honey still for tea?? -Rupert Brooke 4 August Fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen died today in 1875. What was his nationality? -Danish Born today in 1792, which romantic poet was expelled from Oxford for writing a pamphlet on atheism? -Percy Bysshe Shelley Today in 1966, which Beatle claimed the group was more popular than Jesus? -John Lennon Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, was born today in which year? -1900 Born today in 1901, which jazz musician was nicknamed Satchmo? -Louis Armstrong 5 August Marilyn Monroe died today in 1962. Who starred with her in the film The Prince and the Showgirl? -Sir Laurence Olivier Released today in 1966, which Beatles song features Father McKenzie darning his socks? -Eleanor Rigby What unpopular sporting decider was introduced to the football world today in 1970? -Penalty kicks Born today in 1930, who was the first man on the moon? -Neil Armstrong Born today in 1906, who directed the films The African Queen and The Treasure of the Sierra Madre? -John Huston 6 August Name the recipient of Shakespeares second best bed, who died today in 1623. -Anne Hathaway How did William Kemmler achieve judicial infamy today in 1890? -He became the first man to die in the electric chair Name the aeroplane which dropped the first atomic bomb today in 1945. -Enola Gay What swimming feat was achieved for the first time by Gertrude Ederle today in 1926? -She was the first woman to swim the English Channel Released today in 1993, which film stars Sam Neill and a host of giant lizards? -Jurassic Park 7 August Born today in 1961, which jockey rode Shergar to Derby victory in 1981? -Walter Swinburne Which Russian actor developed an acting method named after him and died today in 1938? -Konstantin Stanislavsky Name the unloved, uncrowned Queen of George IV, who died today in 1821. -Caroline of Brunswick First seen today in 1966, which TV game show was later presented by Stuart Hall and Eddie Waring? -Its a Knockout Which actress, famous for her roles in Bonnie and Clyde and Network, married today in 1974? -Faye Dunaway 8 August Name the Duke and Duchess of Yorks first child, born today in 1988. -Beatrice Which infamous crime was committed in Cheddington, Buckinghamshire, today in 1963? -The Great Train Robbery Today in 1974, who became the first American President to resign from office? -Richard Nixon Which pop group made its chart debut today in 1987, taking its name from a Star Trek character? -TPau Born today in 1937, who starred in The Graduate and Tootsie? -Dustin Hoffman 9 August Which Kings Coronation, today in 1902, had been delayed for six weeks because he was suffering from appendicitis? -Edward VII Known as The Queen of the Mods, who was the TV presenter of Ready Steady Go, which began today in 1963? -Cathy McGowan Which English playwright was murdered by his best friend today in 1967? -Joe Orton Britains first nudist beach opened today in 1979 in which town? -Brighton Born today in 1957, who married Don Johnson twice and starred in Working Girl? -Melanie Griffith 10 August Who finished writing his Eine Kleine Nachtmusik today in 1787? -Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Born today in 1911, who has been the Daily Mirrors agony aunt for over forty years? -Marjorie Proops Which champion jockey retired today in 1954, having ridden 4,870 winners? -Sir Gordon Richards Which athlete was accidentally tripped by Zola Budd at the Los Angeles Olympics today in 1984? -Mary Decker Which annual musical event was held for the first time today in 1895? -The Promenade Concert -or Prom 11 August Born today in 1897, which childrens author wrote 700 stories? -Enid Blyton Who reached the top of the UK pop charts today in 1960 with Please Dont Tease? -Cliff Richard and the Shadows Which pop star almost drowned today in 1986 when his yacht Drum capsized? -Simon Le Bon Who became King of Jordan today in 1952? -Hussein Author Alex Haley was born today in 1921. What did he call his epic story of his origins? -Roots 12 August Born today in 1949, who is the lead singer of the group Dire Straits? -Mark Knopfler Born today in 1971, who won his first Wimbledon Mens Singles title in 1993? -Pete Sampras In which sport did teams first compete for the Americas Cup today in 1851? -Yachting Today in 1935 William Connors column first appeared in The Daily Mirror. What pseudonym did he use? -Cassandra Who gave an Oscar winning performance in his last film On Golden Pond and died today in 1982? -Henry Fonda 13 August Author Henry Williamson died today in 1977. Name the famous otter he wrote about. -Tarka How did Peter Allen and Gwyn Evans achieve a place in criminal history today in 1964? -They were the last two people to be executed in Britain Born today in 1907, who is best known for designing Coventry Cathedral? -Sir Basil Spence Construction began on a wall today in 1961, dividing which city? -Berlin Name the consort of William IV who was born today in 1792 and shared her name to the capital of South Australia. -Adelaide 14 August Which canine film star died today in 1932? -Rin Tin Tin Which Australian cricketer made his last innings today in 1948, and scored a duck? -Donald Bradman Sarah Brightman was born today in 1961. Which top ten song did she perform with the group Hot Gossip? -I Lost My Heart to a Starship Trooper Described as the penny newspaper for one halfpenny, which publication was founded by Lord Northcliffe, who died today in 1922? -The Daily Mail The film Citizen Kane was inspired by the career of which newspaper magnate, who died today in 1951? -William Randolph Hearst 15 August Today in 1964, who became the first cricketer to take 300 test wickets? -Fred Trueman Which Scottish king was killed by Malcolm today in 1057 and buried on the island of Iona? -Macbeth What punishment was banned in British schools today in 1987? -Caning Which showjumper was disqualified today in 1971 for making a V-sign? -Harvey Smith Born today in 1888, which British soldier and author wrote The Seven Pillars of Wisdom? -T.E.Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) 16 August Who did Mia Farrow divorce on this day in 1968? -Frank Sinatra Born today in 1950, which Australian fast bowler was the first to take a wicket in a limited overs international? -Jeff Thompson Following his death today in 1956, which actor was buried in the cloak he wore as Dracula? -Bela Lugosi Name the Beatles original drummer, who was sacked today in 1962? -Pete Best Which eastern Mediterranean country became independent today in 1960 with Archbishop Makarios as President? -Cyprus 17 August Born today in 1786, who was referred to in the song as the King of the Wild Frontier? -Davy Crockett Born today in 1892, who spoke the line: Why dont you come up sometime and see me? in the film She Done Him Wrong? -Mae West Which high-ranking Nazi died today in 1987 after 46 years in prison? -Rudolf Hess Which pop group reached Number One in the US charts today in 1974 with The Night Chicago Died? -Paper Lace Name the creator of Sooty, who died today in 1989? -Harry Corbett 18 August Born today in 1933, who is the Polish director of the films Chinatown and Rosemarys Baby? -Roman Polanski What instrument was played by Leslie Hutch Hutchinson, who died today in 1969? -The piano Which law abiding pop group played its first gig as a trio today in 1977? -The Police Which Mongol emperor, whose name means perfect warrior, died today in 1227? -Genghis Khan Born today in 1952, who starred in the film Dirty Dancing? -Patrick Swayze 19 August First seen in London today in 1964, which musical is based on the legend of King Arthur? -Camelot Born today in 1883, which fashion designer introduced the little black dress? -Coco Chanel Born today in 1931, which American jockey is nicknamed The Shoe? -Willie Shoemaker Who married actor Alec Baldwin today in 1993? -Kim Basinger Born today in 1940, which singer had seventies pop hits with I Can See Clearly Now and Tears on My Pillow? -Johnny Nash 20 August Today in 1940, who claimed Never in the field of human conflict...? -Sir Winston Churchill At which site was Britains first nuclear power generated today in 1956? -Calder Hall Who wrote the 1812 Overture, first performed today in 1882? -Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Born today in 1937 which comedian has the catchphrase Super! Smashing! Great!? -Jim Bowen Which film, released today in 1993, stars Sharon Stone and William Baldwin as her landlord? -Sliver 21 August The birth of which member of the British Royal Family, today in 1930, was the last to be witnessed by the Home Secretary? -Princess Margaret Today in 1858, Sir Sam Browne gave his name to which item of clothing? -A belt Which state became Americas 50th today in 1959? -Hawaii What footballing first was achieved by Keith Peacock today in 1965? -He was the first substitute in football league Released today in 1981, which film starred David Naughton as a lycanthropic tourist? -An American Werewolf in London 22 August Name the last Plantagenet King of England, killed today in 1485? -Richard III Who reached Number One in the US pop charts today in 1964 with Where Did Our Love Go? -The Supremes Married today in 1620, who was Englands only dictator? -Oliver Cromwell Who composed the Water Music, first performed today in 1715? -George Frideric Handel Which notorious French prison released its last inmate today in 1953? -Devils Island 23 August Today in 1938 which England cricketer scored a mammoth 364 at the Oval? -Len Hutton Name the composer of The Sound of Music, who died today in 1960. -Oscar Hammerstein II Born today in 1947, who wrote the plays Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine? -Willy Russell Born today in 1754, which French king married Marie Antoinette? -Louis XVI Who reached Number One in the UK pop charts today in 1980 with Ashes to Ashes? -David Bowie 24 August Which volcano erupted today in 79AD, burying the city of Pompeii? -Vesuvius In which city did the St Bartholomews Day Massacre occur today in 1572? -Paris Born today in 1957, who played General Hogmanay Melchett in the TV comedy Blackadder Goes Forth? -Stephen Fry Now a broadcaster which footballer made his debut for Chelsea today in 1957 at the age of 17? -Jimmy Greaves Born today in 1724, which artist is renowned for his paintings of animals, especially horses? -George Stubbs 25 August Born today in 1938, who wrote the novels The Fourth Protocol and The Dogs of War? -Frederick Forsyth Name the inventor of the electrical battery, who died today in 1867. -Michael Faraday Opened today in 1924, what was the name of Anfield football grounds most famous stand? -The Kop Sir Henry Morgan died today in 1688. How did he earn the better part of his living? -As a pirate Born today in 1930 who played the Soviet submarine commander in the film The Hunt for Red October? -Sean Connery 26 August Born today in 1676, who is regarded as the first British Prime Minister? -Sir Robert Walpole Born today in 1980, who starred in the film Home Alone? -Macaulay Culkin Which team did Ossie Ardiles join when he left Spurs today in 1988? -Oueens Park Rangers In which battle did Edward III beat the French today in 1346? -Crecy In which city did the Olympic Games open today in 1972? -Munich 27 August Which record-breaking book was first published today in 1955? -The Guinness Book of Records Born today in 1908 who replaced John F. Kennedy as American President? -Lyndon B. Johnson Which volcano erupted today in 1883, causing an · explosion heard 2,000 miles away? -Krakatoa Name the manager of the Beatles, who died today in 1967. -Brian Epstein Born today in 1910, who founded the Missionaries of Charity? -Mother Theresa of Calcutta 28 August Actor Windsor Davies was born today in 1930. In which TV comedy series did he and Donald Sinden play rival antique dealers? -Never the Twain Today in 1963, who proclaimed I have a dream? -Martin Luther King Who reached Number One in the UK pop charts today in 1987 with Never Gonna Give You Up? -Rick Astley What traditional prison task was last witnessed in Britain today in 1987? -Sewing mailbags Born today in 1963, who plays Brandon Walsh in the TV series Beverley Hills 90210? -Jason Priestley 29 August Which group played its last live gig in Candlestick Park, San Francisco, today in 1966? -The Beatles Born today in 1915, which actress won Oscars for her roles in the films Gaslight and Anastasia? -Ingrid Bergman Name the British naturalist, who founded the Wildfowl Trust at Slimbridge in Gloucestershire and died today in 1989. -Sir Peter Scott Born today in 1958, who married Elvis Presleys daughter Lisa Marie? -Michael Jackson Who committed suicide today in 30BC with the help of an asp? -Cleopatra 30 August Which song about Julian Lennon became the first Beatles release on Apple Records today in 1968? -Hey Jude Name the director of the film A Bridge Too Far, who made his stage debut today in 1934. -Sir Richard Attenborough Woolworths heiress Barbara Hutton divorced which suave British actor today in 1945? -Cary Grant Born today in 1871, which New Zealand-born physicist pioneered modern atomic science? -Ernest Rutherford Which short-lived TV soap opera, set in a market, began today in 1985? -Albion Market 31 August What did Charles Blondin attempt to walk across on a tightrope today in 1859? -Niagara Falls Which popular economic board game was patented today in 1935? -Monopoly Which popular fizzy drink went on sale for the first time in Britain today in 1900? -Coca Cola Which classical actor married Vivien Leigh today in 1940? -Sir Laurence Olivier Born today in 1918 which American lyricist collaborated with Frederick Loewe on a number of musicals? -Alan Jay Lerner
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