ON THIS DAY: 21/02 QUESTIONS
10 QUESTIONS ON THE EVENTS OF THE 21ST FEBRUARY THROUGHOUT HISTORY
At the age of 39, which American human rights activist (and Muslim minister) was assassinated in New York on this day in 1965?
Which Welsh opera singer was born in Cardiff on this day in 1986?
Katheryn Bigelow is the only woman to win the Academy Award for either Best Film or Best Director. She won both awards on this day in 2010 for which film?
The Communist manifesto was first published on this day in 1848, who wrote it? Two names, 1/2 a point each
Known for starring in Die Hard, Robin Hood and Harry Potter films, which English actor was born on this day in 1946?
On this day in 1874 Benjamin Disraeli began his first term as the Prime Minister of the UK. He took over from and was replaced by the same politician, can you name this politician?
On this day in 2001 Robbie Williams was attacked and pushed off stage by a fan while on tour in Germany. Can you name his most recent album, released last November?
Also in 2001, the European Commission banned imports of milk and meat from the UK following an outbreak of what disease?
On this day in 2004 Simon Cowell featured on the Simpsons, but can you tell me who won the first season of his singing competition, Pop Idol
In 2017, Sutton United’s reserve goal keeper, Wayne Shaw, resigned after he was seen doing what during their FA tie against Arsenal?