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During which war was the Battle of Marne?
First World War- In 1624 what was purchased from the local inhabitant Native Americans by the Dutch for a reported sum of $24?
Manhattan Island
- In 1865 what significant event happened at Ford's Theatre in Washington DC?
Abraham Lincoln's assassination by John Wilkes Booth Lincoln was watching "Our American Cousin".
- In 1960 Dr Thomas Creighton was the first person to receive what punishment?
A parking ticket
- In Victorian times, if you donned a 'stovepipe', what would you be wearing?
A hat.
- In which English castle did King John die in 1216?
Newark Castle in Nottinghamshire. The Castle is said to have been founded by Egbert, king of the West Saxons, was partly rebuilt and greatly extended by Alexander, consecrated Bishop of Lincoln in 1123, who established it as a mint. His rebuild here was probably the model for that at Sleaford Ca ...
- In which year (or decade) were luncheon vouchers introduced in the UK?
1955 (or 1950's - up to you)
- In which year were TV licences introduced in the UK?
1946
- Introduced in New York in 1950 what was the first credit card?
Diners Club
- The Battle of Alma was fought during which war?
The Crimean War (September 1854)
- What did Nelson lose on Tenerife in 1797?
His arm (or right arm - up to you)
- What is the name of Don Quixote's horse?
Rosinante
- What were the eldest sons of the Kings of France called?
Dauphin
- Which British prime minister had a bag named after him?
Gladstone
- Who discovered and opened Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922?
Howard Carter (English archaeologist and Egyptologist, 1874-1939)
- Who shot and killed Billy the Kid in 1881?
Pat Garrett
- Who was Britain's first Labour Prime Minister?
Ramsey MacDonald
- Who was called "the Wisest Fool In Christendom"
James I
- Who was Henry VIII's first wife?
Catherine of Aragon
- Who was known as the Sun King?
Louis the Fourteenth