1) Today is the national day of Thailand. What is the former name of Thailand?

2) On this day 1766, which auctioneer held his first auction in London?

3) On this day 1933, what was repealed in the USA after more than 13 years?

4) On this day 1958 the first motorway in Britain opened. Called the Preston by-pass. Of what motorway is this now a stretch?

5) Born this day 1890, Fritz Lang, with which of the arts do we associate him?

6) Born on this day in 1901, which US film maker and animator?

7) Born on this day, Little Richard, US Rock N Roll pioneer, how old is he today?

8) Died on this day 1791, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Which jealous rival is believed to be behind his death?

9) Died on this day 1870 the author of the ?Man in the Iron Mask? and ?The Count of Monte Cristo?, who is it?

10) On this day 1993, whose eponymous record got to number 1 in the British Pop charts and stayed there till after Christmas, it was a 1 hit wonder?  

ANSWERS

1) Siam

2) Christie

3) Prohibition

4) M6

5) Films

6) Walt Disney

7) 61

8) Antonio Salieri

9) Alexander Dumas

10) Mr Blobby  

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