24th April Quiz (Questions only)

1. On Easter Monday, 24 April 1916, Irish rebels seized buildings in Dublin. What is the rising called? Which building became their headquarters? Who read out the Proclamation of the Irish Republic?

2. The world's largest library was founded in Washington on 24 April 1800. What is it called? Whose private book collection was bought to restock it after the British burned it in 1814?

3. On 24 April 1990, the space shuttle Discovery launched the telescope from your 25 April round. Which telescope?

4. The first newspaper published continuously in the American colonies appeared on 24 April 1704. What was it called?

5. According to the ancient Greek scholar Eratosthenes, a famous legendary city fell on 24 April 1184 BC. Which city?

6. On 24 April 1547, Emperor Charles V, from your 25 October round, defeated the Protestant princes at a battle in Saxony. Name the battle. Which Venetian artist painted a famous portrait of Charles on horseback to celebrate it?

7. On 24 April 1913, President Woodrow Wilson pressed a button in Washington to light up what was then the tallest building in the world, in New York. Which building?

8. On 24 April 1967, Soviet cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov became the first person to die during a spaceflight, when his capsule's parachute failed. Which spacecraft was he flying?

9. On 24 April 1970, China launched its first satellite. Which revolutionary song did it broadcast back to Earth?

10. On 24 April 2005, a German cardinal was formally inaugurated as pope. What name did he take?

11. An English novelist born on 24 April 1815 wrote "Barchester Towers". In his job at the Post Office he introduced something red that is still seen on British streets. What?

12. An American actress born on 24 April 1934 won an Oscar for "Terms of Endearment" and is famous for her books about past lives. Who is she?

13. An American singer and actress born on 24 April 1942 starred in "Funny Girl" as the comedian from your 29 October round. Who is she?

14. An Indian cricketer born on 24 April 1973 was the first to score 100 international centuries. Who is he?

15. An American singer born on 24 April 1982 won the first series of "American Idol". Who is she?

16. An English clergyman born on 24 April 1743 invented the power loom. Who was he?

17. A Dutch-American painter born on 24 April 1904 was a leader of Abstract Expressionism. Who was he?

18. The author of "Robinson Crusoe" died on 24 April 1731. Who was he?

19. The woman Edward VIII gave up his throne for, from your 11 December round, died in Paris on 24 April 1986. Who was she?

20. On 24 April 1953, Queen Elizabeth II made Winston Churchill a member of England's oldest order of chivalry. Which order?