1. On 19 August 1839, the French government announced it was giving one of the first practical photographic processes free to the world. Name the process and its inventor. What day is 19 August now?

2. The first Roman emperor, from your 23 September round, died on 19 August AD 14. Which month had already been renamed in his honour, and what had it been called before?

3. On 19 August 1942, an Allied raid on a French port went disastrously wrong, with most of the attacking troops coming from one country. Name the port and that country.

4. On 19 August 1991, hardliners tried to seize power in the Soviet Union. Which leader was held under house arrest at his holiday home in Crimea? Who famously climbed onto a tank in Moscow to oppose the coup?

5. Which country celebrates 19 August as the day it gained full independence from Britain in 1919?

6. A French fashion designer born in Saumur on 19 August 1883 created the "little black dress" and a famous perfume numbered 5. Who was she?

7. One of the brothers from your 17 December round was born on 19 August 1871, which is now National Aviation Day in the US. Which brother?

8. A US president was born in Hope, Arkansas, on 19 August 1946. Name him. What was his name at birth?

9. The creator of "Star Trek", from your 8 September round, was born on 19 August 1921. Who was he?

10. An actor born on 19 August 1969 played Chandler Bing in "Friends", from your 22 September round. Who was he?

11. An English poet and playwright born on 19 August 1631 became the first official Poet Laureate. Who was he?

12. A French mathematician died on 19 August 1662. He gave his name to a triangle of numbers and built one of the first mechanical calculators. Who was he?

13. A comedian famous for his greasepaint moustache and cigar died on 19 August 1977, only three days after Elvis Presley, so his death got less attention. Who was he?

14. A Russian ballet impresario died in Venice on 19 August 1929. His company staged the premiere of "The Rite of Spring" from your 17 June round. Name him and his company.

15. On 19 August 1960, an American pilot was sentenced in Moscow after his spy plane was shot down over the Soviet Union. Name the pilot and the plane.