1. The world's oldest Sunday newspaper was first published in London on 4 December 1791. What is it called?

2. On 4 December 1872, a ship was found drifting in the Atlantic with no one on board, but with its cargo and supplies untouched. Name the ship, and the ship that found it. Bonus: which famous author wrote a story about it, spelling its name slightly wrong?

3. On 4 December 1918, Woodrow Wilson set sail for the Paris Peace Conference. What "first" did he set for a US president?

4. On 4 December 1956, four rock and roll stars ended up in an unplanned jam session at Sun Studio in Memphis. What was the group nicknamed, and who were the four?

5. Which English composer of "Peter Grimes" died in Aldeburgh on 4 December 1976, shortly after becoming the first composer to be made a life peer?

6. On 4 December 1980, which rock band announced it was splitting up after the death of its drummer, John Bonham?

7. Which famous American airline, known for its blue globe logo, stopped flying on 4 December 1991?

8. A Russian painter born in Moscow on 4 December 1866 is often called a pioneer of abstract art. Name him, and the Munich art group he founded with Franz Marc.

9. Which poet, born in Prague on 4 December 1875, wrote the "Duino Elegies" and "Letters to a Young Poet"?

10. 4 December is St Barbara's Day. In Germany and Austria, what is traditionally cut and put in water on this day, in the hope that it will blossom by Christmas?