22nd January Quiz (Questions only)

1. Queen Victoria died on 22 January 1901 after reigning for over 63 years. In which royal house on the Isle of Wight did she die?

2. On 22 January 1879, two famous battles of the Anglo-Zulu War were fought: a crushing British defeat and, that night, a heroic defence of a mission station. Name both battles. Which 1964 film starring Michael Caine tells the story of the second?

3. On 22 January 1905, troops fired on peaceful marchers in St Petersburg who were taking a petition to the Tsar. What is the day called, and which priest led the march?

4. On 22 January 1924, who became the first Labour prime minister of the United Kingdom?

5. On 22 January 1963, France and West Germany signed a treaty of friendship in Paris. Name the treaty, and the two leaders who signed it.

6. On 22 January 1984, a famous TV advert launched the Apple Macintosh during the Super Bowl. What was the advert called? Which director, from your 30 November round, made it?

7. On 22 January 1970, the Boeing 747 "Jumbo Jet" made its first commercial passenger flight. Which airline flew it? Between which two cities?

8. On 22 January 2006, an NBA player scored 81 points in a single game, the second-highest total ever. Name him and his team.

9. A poet born in London on 22 January 1788 was described as "mad, bad and dangerous to know", and was the father of Ada Lovelace, from your 10 December round. Who was he?

10. A German writer born on 22 January 1729 wrote "Nathan der Weise" ("Nathan the Wise"), a famous plea for religious tolerance. Who was he?