1. On 10 September 1898, an empress of Austria known as "Sisi" was stabbed to death by an anarchist. In which city did it happen, and what was the weapon?

2. On 10 September 1846, an American inventor was granted a patent for a sewing machine using a lockstitch. Who was he?

3. On 10 September 1897, a London taxi driver named George Smith became the first person in the world to be arrested for what?

4. A treaty signed on 10 September 1919 between the Allies and Austria forbade Austria from uniting with Germany. Name the treaty. What name was the new Austrian state forced to drop?

5. On 10 September 2008, the first beam was sent around the world's largest particle accelerator, near Geneva. Name the machine and the organisation that runs it.

6. Which European country, famous for its neutrality, became a full member of the United Nations on 10 September 2002?

7. A pioneering feminist writer died on 10 September 1797, eleven days after giving birth to a daughter who became a famous novelist. Name the mother and the daughter, and the daughter's best-known novel.

8. Which German fashion designer, born in Hamburg on 10 September 1933, was creative director of Chanel for over 35 years?

9. An English actor born on 10 September 1960 played Mr Darcy in a famous BBC drama. For playing which king did he win an Oscar?

10. An American golfer born on 10 September 1929 gave his name to a drink. Name the golfer and the two ingredients of the drink.