ON THIS DAY: 07/02 ANSWERS
10 QUESTIONS ON THE EVENTS OF THE 7th FEBRUARY THROUGHOUT HISTORY
On this day in 2014 the 22nd Winter Olympics in Sochi opened. Which country eventually topped the medals table? Russia
On this day in 2005 which Brit became the fastest person to sail solo around the world? Dame Ellen MacArthur
The United States banned all imports from which country on this day in 1962? Cuba
Which English novelist, who is known as the greatest novelist of the Victorian period, was born on this day in 1812? Dickens
On this day in 1987 Madonna’s “Open Your Heart” went to number 1, but what is her best-selling single? Based on UK sales. Into the Groove – 877,000 (1985)
US actor Ashton Kutcher was also born on this day in 1978. Which actress is he currently married to? Mila Kunis
On this day in 1964 the Beatles began their first tour of which country? USA
On this day in 1962 John Glenn arrived safely back on Earth having become the first American to do what? Orbit the Earth
On this day In 1940 Walt Disney released his second feature film, Pinocchio, what was the name of his cat? Figaro
On this day in 2017 which supermarket became 5th largest in the UK, having overtaken the Co-Op? Aldi