1. The winter solstice in the northern hemisphere usually falls on 21 December. At which famous English prehistoric monument do crowds gather because its stones line up with the midwinter sunset?

2. The world's first crossword puzzle was published on 21 December 1913. In which newspaper, by whom, and what shape was it?

3. On 21 December 1937, the first full-length cel-animated feature film made in the United States premiered in Los Angeles. What was it?

4. On 21 December 1968, three astronauts launched on the first crewed flight to the Moon. Name all three.

5. On 21 December 1970, a famous photo was taken at the White House of the President shaking hands with a rock and roll star. Name both men.

6. Which British prime minister, a favourite of Queen Victoria who made her Empress of India, was born in London on 21 December 1804?

7. A German author born in Cologne on 21 December 1917 won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1972. Who was he?

8. Which American author of "The Great Gatsby" died in Hollywood on 21 December 1940, believing himself a failure?

9. Which famous American general died in Heidelberg on 21 December 1945, after a car accident?

10. An American sprinter born on 21 December 1959 set 100m and 200m world records in 1988 that still stand. Name her.