23rd October Quiz (Questions only)

1. In the 17th century, Archbishop James Ussher calculated that the world was created on the evening before Sunday 23 October in which year BC?

2. The Battle of Edgehill, the first major battle of the English Civil War, was fought on 23 October 1642. In which county?

3. The Hungarian Revolution began in Budapest on 23 October 1956. Which reforming prime minister was later executed after the Soviets crushed it?

4. The Second Battle of El Alamein began on 23 October 1942. What was the nickname of the German commander, Erwin Rommel?

5. Apple unveiled the iPod on 23 October 2001. How many songs did its famous slogan say you could carry "in your pocket"?

6. The Irish Rebellion of 1641 broke out on 23 October. A plot to seize which important building in Dublin was betrayed the night before?

7. On 23 October 1911, an aircraft was used in war for the first time, for a reconnaissance flight over Libya. Which country's air force flew it?

8. On 23 October 1906, Alberto Santos-Dumont flew his "14-bis" aircraft in Paris, in what many Europeans hailed as the first true aeroplane flight. What was his nationality?

9. Small blue creatures first appeared on 23 October 1958 in a Belgian comic. What are they called in French, and under what pen name did their creator work?

10. 23 October is celebrated by chemists as Mole Day, from 6.02 am to 6.02 pm. Which constant, named after an Italian scientist, does it honour?

11. A Brazilian footballer born on 23 October 1940 won the World Cup how many times as a player?

12. An American author born on 23 October 1942 wrote "Jurassic Park" and created which long-running hospital drama series?

13. An American comedian born on 23 October 1925 hosted which late-night TV programme for 30 years?

14. A Taiwanese director born on 23 October 1954 won Best Director Oscars for "Brokeback Mountain" and which 2012 film about a boy in a lifeboat with a tiger?

15. An American musician born on 23 October 1959 had his first big hit with "Eat It", a parody of which Michael Jackson song?

16. A Canadian actor born on 23 October 1976, star of "Deadpool", became co-owner of which Welsh football club in 2021?

17. An American swimmer born on 23 October 1905 became the first woman to do what, in 1926?

18. A French lexicographer born on 23 October 1817 gave his name to a famous publishing house, known for its illustrated dictionary. Who was he?

19. An English actress born on 23 October 1986 played Daenerys Targaryen in "Game of Thrones". Who is she?

20. An American director born on 23 October 1959 made the "Evil Dead" films and which superhero trilogy starting in 2002?