 History (Questions 81 to 100 of 736) |
Who invented the piano?
Bartolomeo Cristofori |
Who did Clementine Ogilvy Hozier marry in 1908?
Winston Churchill |
Which achievement links Arthur Martin-Leake, Noel Chavasse and Charles Upham?
The only people to be awarded two Victoria Crosses? |
In which year did the English Civil War start?
1642 |
Colonel James Doolittle led the first bombing raid on which city during World War II?
Tokyo |
Born in 1599, who coined the phrase `warts and all` while sitting for a portrait?
Oliver Cromwell |
When Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt were the last people to walk on the moon, what number was their Apollo mission?
XVII (17) |
Which World War II action had the code name Operation Chastise?
The Dambusters Raid |
In which war were the most Victoria Crosses awarded?
First World War |
What was the operational squadron number of the Dambusters?
617 Squadron |
Before Tony Blair, who was the previous leader of the Labour Party to win a general election?
Harold Wilson |
Who is the only British Prime Minister to be assassinated?
Spencer Perceval (in 1812) |
Which country has been ruled by the Grimaldi dynasty for over 700 years?
Monaco |
What was the name of Lord Nelson`s mistress?
Emma Hamilton |
Which famous leader once said `I`m still at the crease, but the bowling is more hostile these days`?
Margaret Thatcher |
What name was given to the Chinese peasant uprising of 1900?
Boxer Rebellion |
What was the name of England`s wartime code breaking station?
Bletchley Park |
What was the name of Napoleon`s first wife?
Josephine |
What is the significance of the dates August 9th 1902, June 23rd 1911, May 12th 1937 and June 2nd 1953?
They`re Coronation dates |
Which volcano caused the destruction of Pompeii?
Vesuvius |
