6th April Quiz (Questions only)

1. The first modern Olympic Games opened in Athens on 6 April 1896. Who became the first Olympic champion of modern times that day, and in which event?

2. On 6 April 1909, the explorer from your 6 May round claimed to have reached the North Pole. Which African-American explorer was with him?

3. On 6 April 1917, the United States declared war on Germany. Which intercepted German message, offering Mexico US territory, helped push America into the war?

4. The English king from your 8 September round died on 6 April 1199 from a crossbow wound while besieging a castle in France. Who was he?

5. On Good Friday, 6 April 1327, the Italian poet from your 18 July round first saw the woman he wrote hundreds of sonnets about. What was her name?

6. On 6 April 1974, a Swedish band won the Eurovision Song Contest in Brighton. Name the band and the song.

7. On 6 April 1965, the first commercial communications satellite was launched into geostationary orbit. What was its nickname?

8. An Italian Renaissance painter died in Rome on 6 April 1520, said to be his 37th birthday. Who was he?

9. A German painter and printmaker famous for his self-portraits and his drawing of praying hands died in Nuremberg on 6 April 1528. Who was he?

10. The science fiction writer from your 2 January round died on 6 April 1992. Who was he?

11. The composer from your 17 June round died in New York on 6 April 1971. In which Italian city is he buried, close to the impresario from your 19 August round?

12. Two American entertainers were born on 6 April 1937: a country singer famous for "Okie from Muskogee", and the actor who played Lando Calrissian in "Star Wars". Name both.

13. An American actor born on 6 April 1969 plays Ant-Man in the Marvel films. Who is he?

14. An American actor born on 6 April 1975 starred as J.D. in the hospital sitcom "Scrubs". Who is he?

15. An American journalist born on 6 April 1892 made T.E. Lawrence famous with his films and lectures about "Lawrence of Arabia". Who was he?

16. A German-born conductor and composer born on 6 April 1929 won four Oscars, and appeared in a famous comedy sketch with Morecambe and Wise. Who was he?

17. On 6 April 1930, Gandhi, from your 2 October round, picked up a lump of salt on the beach, ending a famous protest march. In which coastal village?

18. On 6 April 1652, Jan van Riebeeck arrived to set up a supply station for the Dutch East India Company, founding which African city?

19. On 6 April 1862, one of the bloodiest early battles of the American Civil War began in Tennessee. Name the battle.

20. On 6 April 1830, Joseph Smith formally founded a new church in New York State. What are its members commonly called?