30th March Quiz
The following quiz round was submitted by Mike Parker from the UK. Many thanks Mike, great job!
1. On this day in 1856, the Treaty of Paris was signed thus ending which war?
2. Who did John Hinckley Jr shoot on this day in 1981?
3. Which UK television channel began broadcasting on this day in 1997?
4. Anna Sewell was born on this day in 1820. For which classic novel is she best remembered?
5. Can you guess which singer, musician, painter and television presenter celebrates his birthday today?
6. Portrait or Dr Gachet and The Starry Night are two works by which artist, born today in 1853?
7. Nicknamed Slowhand, name the guitarist who celebrates his birthday today?
8. Now a global superstar, this singer won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1988 representing Switzerland. It is her birthday today, who is she?
9. Born today in 1937 this actor has been romantically with many of his co-stars including Natalie Wood, Julie Christie, Diane Keaton, Isabelle Adjani, Madonna and Annette Bening. Name him.
10. Born Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, the Queen Mother died on this day in 2002. How old was she when she died? 99, 100,101 or 102?
ANSWERS
1. Crimean War
2. Ronald Reagan
3. Channel 5
4. Black Beauty
5. Rolf Harris
6. Vincent Van Gogh
7. Eric Clapton
8. Celine Dion
9. Warren Beatty
10. 101