15th August Quiz: multiple choice
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1. India became independent at midnight on 15 August 1947. Who was its first prime minister? What is his famous midnight speech called?
Jawaharlal Nehru. His speech is "Tryst with Destiny".
2. On 15 August 1945, the Japanese people heard their emperor's voice on the radio for the first time, as he announced Japan's surrender. Which emperor? What is this day called in Britain?
Hirohito. In Britain it is called VJ Day.
3. The Panama Canal officially opened on 15 August 1914. What was the name of the first ship to officially pass through it?
The SS Ancon
4. A famous music festival began on 15 August 1969 on a dairy farm in New York State. Name the festival. Whose farm was it on?
Woodstock, on Max Yasgur's farm
5. Which French emperor was born on 15 August 1769? On which Mediterranean island was he born?
Napoleon Bonaparte, born on Corsica
6. A Scottish novelist born in Edinburgh on 15 August 1771 wrote "Ivanhoe". An Edinburgh railway station is named after his first novel. Name him and the station.
Sir Walter Scott. The station is Edinburgh Waverley.
7. On 15 August 1057, a Scottish king made famous by Shakespeare was killed in battle. Name him, and the man who killed him and later became king.
Macbeth was killed by Malcolm (later Malcolm III).
8. 15 August is the feast of the Assumption of Mary. In which German state is it a public holiday in many areas?
Bavaria (Bayern). It is also a holiday in Saarland.
9. A classic musical film about a girl from Kansas premiered in Hollywood on 15 August 1939. Name the film and its star.
"The Wizard of Oz", starring Judy Garland
10. Matt Damon's co-writer from your 8 October round was born on 15 August 1972. Who is he?
Ben Affleck
ANSWERS
1. Jawaharlal Nehru. His speech is "Tryst with Destiny".
2. Hirohito. In Britain it is called VJ Day.
3. The SS Ancon
4. Woodstock, on Max Yasgur's farm
5. Napoleon Bonaparte, born on Corsica
6. Sir Walter Scott. The station is Edinburgh Waverley.
7. Macbeth was killed by Malcolm (later Malcolm III).
8. Bavaria (Bayern). It is also a holiday in Saarland.
9. "The Wizard of Oz", starring Judy Garland
10. Ben Affleck