1. On 6 September 1522, a battered ship limped back into Spain, completing the first voyage around the world. Name the ship and the captain who brought it home after the leader from your 28 November round had died.

2. On 6 September 1901, a US president was shot at an exhibition in Buffalo and died eight days later, making way for the president from your 14 September round. Who was shot?

3. At the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, on 6 September 1997, Elton John sang a rewritten version of one of his songs. Which song?

4. Which southern African kingdom became independent on 6 September 1968, and in 2018 changed its name? What is it called now?

5. On 6 September 1995, a Baltimore Orioles shortstop broke Lou Gehrig's record for consecutive games played. Who was he?

6. On 6 September 1991, Russia's second-largest city got its original name back. What had it been called, and what is it called now?

7. On 6 September 1909, the explorer from your 6 May round sent a telegram announcing he had reached the North Pole. Who was he?

8. A French aristocrat born on 6 September 1757 fought for the Americans in the War of Independence and became a hero in both countries. Who was he?

9. The English chemist from your 27 July round was born on 6 September 1766. Who was he?

10. An American social reformer born on 6 September 1860 founded Hull House in Chicago and won the 1931 Nobel Peace Prize. Who was she?

11. An American businessman born on 6 September 1888 was ambassador to Britain at the start of the Second World War. His son became president. Who was he?

12. A co-founder of Pink Floyd, the bass player who wrote "The Wall", was born on 6 September 1943. Who is he?

13. An English actor born on 6 September 1972 played Stringer Bell in "The Wire" and DCI John Luther. Who is he?

14. A Japanese film director who made "Seven Samurai" and "Rashomon" died on 6 September 1998. Who was he?

15. An Italian tenor famous for "Nessun dorma", from your 29 November round, died in Modena on 6 September 2007. Who was he?

16. On 6 September 1847, the writer from your 12 July round left the cabin where he had lived for two years. By which pond had he lived?

17. On 6 September 1916, the world's first true self-service grocery store opened in Memphis, Tennessee. What was it called?

18. On 6 September 1870, Louisa Ann Swain became the first woman to vote in a general election in the United States. In which territory, from your elections round?

19. On 6 September 1939, which Commonwealth country declared war on Germany, after a close vote in its parliament?

20. On 6 September 1914, a battle began on a French river that stopped the German advance on Paris. Some French reinforcements famously arrived by taxi. Name the battle.