27th July Quiz 2 (Questions only)

1. On 27 July 1214, the French king won a battle that ruined King John's plans to regain his French lands and helped lead to Magna Carta. Name the battle and the French king.

2. Which central bank received its royal charter on 27 July 1694, originally to raise money for war against France?

3. On 27 July 1866, the first lasting telegraph cable across the Atlantic was completed. Which giant steamship, designed by Brunel, laid it?

4. On 27 July 1890, the painter from your 29 July round shot himself in a wheat field. Who was he?

5. In the summer of 1921, two Canadian scientists in Toronto isolated a hormone that would save millions of diabetics. Name the hormone and both scientists.

6. On 27 July 1940, a cartoon rabbit made his official debut in "A Wild Hare", saying a famous catchphrase for the first time. Name the rabbit and the catchphrase.

7. On 27 July 1953, an armistice ended the fighting in which war? In which village was it signed?

8. The London 2012 Olympics opened on 27 July 2012. Which film director staged the opening ceremony?

9. In a famous short film shown at the ceremony, the Queen appeared to parachute into the stadium with which fictional spy, played by which actor?

10. On 27 July 1949, the world's first jet airliner made its first flight. What was it called?

11. The treaty restoring full independence to Austria after the Second World War came into force on 27 July 1955. What is it called?

12. A French writer born on 27 July 1824 wrote "La Dame aux camélias", which Verdi turned into a famous opera. Name the writer and the opera.

13. A French-born British writer born on 27 July 1870 wrote "Cautionary Tales for Children", including one about a girl who told lies and was burned to death. Who was he?

14. An American TV producer born on 27 July 1922 created "All in the Family". Who was he?

15. An American singer born on 27 July 1942 had a hit with "Ode to Billie Joe". Who is she?

16. An American baseball manager born on 27 July 1905 is famous for the saying "Nice guys finish last". Who was he?

17. An American writer who said "A rose is a rose is a rose" died near Paris on 27 July 1946. Who was she?

18. An English-born comedian died on 27 July 2003, two months after his 100th birthday. Who was he?

19. An English chemist who developed the atomic theory, and who was colour-blind himself, died on 27 July 1844. Name him. What name was given to colour blindness after him?

20. A pop singer released her first, self-titled album on 27 July 1983. Who was she?