6th March Quiz (Questions only)

1. On 6 March 1836, Mexican troops stormed a mission in Texas, killing all its defenders. Name the mission, and two of its famous defenders.

2. On 6 March 1899, a German company registered the trademark for a new pain-relief drug. Name the drug and the company.

3. In March 1869, a Russian chemist's new arrangement of the elements was presented to the Russian Chemical Society. Name the chemist and his arrangement.

4. On 6 March 1857, the US Supreme Court ruled that Black Americans could not be citizens, in a decision that helped lead to the Civil War. Name the case.

5. On 6 March 1957, which country became the first in sub-Saharan Africa to gain independence from colonial rule? Who was its first leader?

6. On 6 March 1964, the new heavyweight boxing champion was given a new name by the leader of the Nation of Islam. What was his old name, and his new one?

7. On 6 March 1912, a chocolate sandwich biscuit with a cream filling was first produced in New York. What is it called?

8. Which football club was founded on 6 March 1902 and later received the title "Real" ("royal") from King Alfonso XIII?

9. On 6 March 1981, a famous American news anchor signed off the CBS Evening News for the last time. Name him and his famous sign-off line.

10. The sculptor of David, from your 8 September round, was born on 6 March 1475. Who was he, and in which village was he born?

11. The wife of the poet from your 12 December round was born on 6 March 1806. Name her. Which famous poem of hers begins "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways"?

12. A French duellist and writer was born on 6 March 1619. A famous play by Edmond Rostand made him a legend for his enormous nose. Who was he?

13. A Colombian author born on 6 March 1927 won the Nobel Prize and wrote "One Hundred Years of Solitude". Who was he?

14. The first woman in space was born on 6 March 1937. Name her, and her radio call sign.

15. A basketball player born on 6 March 1972 won four NBA championships and is famous as "Shaq". What is his full name?

16. The guitarist and singer of Pink Floyd was born on 6 March 1946. Who is he?

17. A New Zealand soprano born on 6 March 1944 sang at the royal wedding from your 29 July round. Who is she?

18. The author of "Little Women", from your 29 November round, died on 6 March 1888. What sad coincidence happened with her father?

19. An American comedian born on 6 March 1906 performed the classic "Who's on First?" routine with his partner. Name him and his partner.

20. An American director born on 6 March 1947 made "This Is Spinal Tap" and "The Princess Bride". Who was he?