ON THIS DAY: 21/02 ANSWERS
10 QUESTIONS ON THE EVENTS OF THE 27TH 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? Malcolm X
Which Welsh opera singer was born in Cardiff on this day in 1986? Charlotte Church
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? Hurt Locker
The Communist manifesto was first published on this day in 1848, who wrote it? Marx and Engels (1/2 point each)
Known for starring in Die Hard, Robin Hood and Harry Potter films, which English actor was born on this day in 1946? Alan Rickman
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? William Gladstone
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? The Heavy Entertainment Show
Also in 2001, the European Commission banned imports of milk and meat from the UK following an outbreak of what disease? Foot and mouth – first outbreak in 20 years
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? Will Young
In 2017, Sutton United’s reserve goal keeper, Wayne Shaw, resigned after he was seen doing what during their FA tie against Arsenal? Eating a pie on camera to cheat a bet