February 1st
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1884 - The first volume of which book was published, covering A-Ant?
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1894 - Which director, born today, won the Oscar for Best Director 4 times, including for The Quiet Man and How Green Was My Valley?
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1921 - Which actor, born today, played Cleggy in Last of the Summer Wine and is the voice of Wallace?
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1931 - Born today, he was the first President of Russia after the fall of the Soviet Union?
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1942 - Who was appointed head of German occupied Norway, his name becoming another word for traitor?
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1979 - Who returned to lead Iran after 15 years of exile?
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2003 - The 2nd catastrophic loss of a Space Shuttle occurred when which one disintegrated on re-entry?
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2004 - Which singer suffered a 'wardrobe malfunction' during the Half Time show at the Superbowl?
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2012 - Which boxing trainer, who died today aged 90, is best known for orking with Muhammed Ali?
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2013 - In London, the tallest building in the EU opened. What is it called?
February 2nd
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1653 - New Amsterdam is incorporated. What is it called now?
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1709 - Alexander Selkirk is rescued from a desert island, inspiring which novel?
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1882 - Which author, born today, published Ulysses on his 40th birthday?
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1887 - Punxsutawney begins an annual festival where a woodchuck predicts the weather, named what?
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1899 - Australia, unable to choose between Sydney and Melbourne for capital, decide to build a new one where?
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1949 - Which actor, born today, played Data in Star Trek: The Next Generation?
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1951 - Which DJ, born today, hosts the Popmaster pop quiz?
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1979 - Who was the lead singer of The Sex Pistols, who died today?
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1987 - Which Scottish author, who died today, wrote The Guns of Navarone and Where Eagles Dare?
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1990 - South African Premier unbans which political party, of which Nelson Mandela was a member?
February 3rd
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1924 - Who, President of USA throughout World War I, died today?
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1927 - Born today in Waterford, this entertainer sang Walk Tall and Paddy McGinty's Goat from a rocking chair?
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1948 - Which author, born today in Stockholm, is best known as the reator of Wallander?
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1955 - Born today in Dumfries with the first name Kirsten, who has presented Newsnight since 1993?
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1958 - How is the financial union between Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourgh known?
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1959 - Which two other musicians died in a plane crash alongside Buddy Holly?
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1960 - Which British PM spoke of a 'Wind of Change' in Africa as he supported de-colonisation?
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1969 - Who was appointed leader of the Palestine Liberation Organisation in Cairo?
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1970 - Which actor, born today, played the Ewok, Wicket in Return of the Jedi?
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1971 - NYC policeman Frank Serpico is shot during a drugs bust. Who played him in the 1973 film?
February 4th
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1703 - The 47 Ronin committed ritual suicide, after avenging their leader in which country?
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1789 - The US Electoral College unanimously chose who as the first President of the USA?
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1902 - Born today, Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic in his plane named what?
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1912 - Which golfer, bornn today, won 11 straight tournaments in 1945?
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1945 - Where did Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin meet during World War II?
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1947 - Who, born today and known by his middle name Danforth, was George Bush Sr's Vice-President?
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1948 - Ceylon gains independence from the UK. What is Ceylon called now?
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1972 - Which comedian, born today in Co Wicklow, has hosted Mock the Week since 2005?
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1992 - Hugo Chavez grabs power in a coup d'etat in which country?
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2004 - Mark Zuckerberg founded which company?
February 5th
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1852 - The Hermitage Museum opened in which Russian city?
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1909 - Leo Baekeland, a Belgian chemist, announced the first synthetic plastic, called what?
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1919 - Actors Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford founded which film studio?
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1939 - Franco became the leader of which European country?
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1966 - Which golfer, born today, twice won the Masters and captained the Ryder Cup team at Medinah?
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1969 - Which actor, born today, has three times played Tony Blair, as well as David Frost and Brian Clough?
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1974 - Which newspaper heiress, kidnapped today, later helped her kidnappers rob a bank?
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1977 - Which sailor, born today, won Olympic gold in 5 successive Summer Games?
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1982 - Which pioneering budget airline went bust today?
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1988 - Which leader of Panama was indicted on charges of drug smuggling and money laundering?
February 6th
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1685 - Charles II died making his brother the last Catholic monarch of Britain. What was his name?
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1917 - Born today, which former Miss Hungary has been married nine times?
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1918 - British women were given the right to vote, provided they were at least how old?
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1949 - Who, born today, wrote Bright Eyes, but is best known for his work with the Wombles?
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1951 - Which actor, born today in Hexham, came to prominence playing Nev in Auf Wiedersehen, Pet?
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1952 - King George VI died in his sleep, where was his daughter and heir at the time?
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1958 - The Munich air disaster killed 8 members of which football team?
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1971 - Which astronaut hit a golf ball on the Moon?
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1998 - Washington National airport was renamed after which former President?
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2005 - Who became Labour's longest serving Labour PM, marking 2838 days in office?
February 7th
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1301 - Edward I gave his infant son which title, still given to the heir to the throne to this day?
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1497 - Supporters of Girolamo Savonorola burned cosmetics, art and books, known as The Bonfire of the...?
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1804 - Born today, who invented the first commercially successful steel plough?
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1908 - Which gold medal winning swimmer, born today, went on to play Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers?
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1935 - Which board game went on sale, with a format based on Atlantic City, New Jersey?
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1940 - What was Disney's 2nd full length animation, released today, about a puppet who wants to be a boy?
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1962 - The US banned all import and export activity with which Caribbean country?
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1986 - Which Caribbean nation saw it's President, Baby-Doc Duvalier, flee?
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1992 - The treaty creating the European Union was signed in which Dutch city?
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2005 - Which British sailor completed her solo round the world voyage, in a then record time?
February 8th
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1587 - Which monarch was executed after being implicated in the Babington Plot to kill Elizabeth I?
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1820 - Which Civil War General, born today, middle name Tecumseh, later had a tank named after him?
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1828 - Which French novelist, born today, wrote 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea?
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1834 - Which Russian chemist, born today, formulated the Periodic Table?
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1931 - Which actor, born today, was voted the 18th best in Hollwood history despite being in only 3 films?
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1960 - The Queen changed the rules slightly so her descendants will use which double-barrelled surname?
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1960 - The first 8 brass stars were installed on which Hollywood landmark?
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1968 - Which actor, born today, was known for saying 'Whatchoo talkin' bout Willis' in Different Strokes?
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1971 - The world's first electronic stock market opened. What acronym is it known by?
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1998 - Which MP, born today, was sacked as Shadow Defence Secretary after his 'River of Blood' speech?
February 9th
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1895 - William Morgan invents a game he calls Mintonette. Now in the Olympics, how is it now known?
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1900 - Which team based tennis competition was established?
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1909 - Which Portuguese actress, born today, was known for wearing hats bearing fruit?
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1922 - Which cricketer, born today, took 19 wickets in a single Test match against Australia in 1956?
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1950 - Which US senator accused the State Department of being full of communists?
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1958 - Which golfer, misleadingly born today in England, became the first European winner of the Masters?
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1964 - Which British group made their first legendary first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show?
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1969 - Which new Boeing airliner was given it's first test flight?
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1979 - Nottingham Forest signed the first £1m footballer from Birmingham City. Who was it?
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2002 - Which sister of Queen Elizabeth II died today, aged 71?
February 10th
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1840 - Which music was first played at Queen Victoria's marriage to Albert?
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1890 - Which author, born today, wrote Dr Zhivago?
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1894 - The last British PM to be born in the 19th Century was born today, becoming PM in 1957?
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1906 - A new class of battleship was created with the launch of which ship?
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1939 - Who, born today, played an early assistant on Doctor Who before joining Blue Peter?
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1941 - Who, born today, directed the series of social documentaries that began with 7-Up in 1964?
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1942 - The first Gold Record, for Chattanooga Choo-Choo, was presented to whom?
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1955 - Which Australian golfer, born today, led all 4 Majors after 3 rounds in 1986?
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1996 - The IBM supercoumputer, Deep Blue, beat the reigning world champion at which sport?
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2009 - Iridium 33 and Kosmos 2251 collided, destroying both. What were they?
February 11th
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1812 - Governor Elbridge Gerry manipulates election results in Massachussetts. a fraud now known as what?
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1926 - Which actor, born today, played serious roles before being cast as the doctor in Airplane?
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1943 - Which US President was appointed head of the allied forces in Europe?
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1959 - Which businesswoman, born today in Taunton, has been on Dragon's Den since 2006?
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1975 - Who did the Conservative party choose as their new leader?
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1976 - Who won Britain's first Winter Olympic gold medal in figure skating?
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1986 - Which author, who died today, was best known for the Dune series?
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1990 - In a huge upset, which 40-1 underdog knocked out Mike Tyson in Tokyo?
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2011 - The Arab Spring resulted in the resignation of which Egyptian President after 30 years?
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2012 - Which hugely succcessful female pop star drowned in her bath in Beverly Hills?
February 12th
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1554 - Which great grand-daughter of Henry VII was executed after 9 days as Queen?
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1809 - Born today, the same day as Abraham Lincoln, this naturalist wrote On the Origin of Species in 1859?
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1881 - Which ballerina, born today, had a dessert named after her on a tour of New Zealand and Australia?
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1915 - Which acto, born today, was best known as Ben Cartwright in Bonanza?
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1924 - Gershwin's Experiment in Music, debuted today, contained which colourful composition?
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1929 - Which actress, who died today, was best known as thhe mistress of the future King Edward VII?
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1963 - Construction began on the 192m high Gateway Arch of which city?
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1969 - Darren Aronofsky, born today, directed which psychological thriller set in a New York ballet company?
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1994 - Which iconic painting was stolen from the National Gallery of Norway?
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2000 - Charles Schulz, who died today, wrote which long running comic strip?
February 13th
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1542 - Henry VIIIs fifth wife was executed for adultery. Who was she?
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1692 - 78 members of the MacDonald clan were massacred for not supporting William III. Where?
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1903 - Which Belgian author, born today, wrote the Maigret books?
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1923 - Which USAF pilot, born today, became the first pilot to break the sound barrier in level flight?
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1933 - Which actress, born today, was best known for her dual role in Vertigo?
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1945 - The RAF began a huge bombardment of which German pottery producing city?
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1950 - Which musician, born today, was the original lead singer of Genesis?
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1978 - Which Tomorrow's World presenter was announced as the first female newsreader on ITN?
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1984 - Konstantin Chernenko became the President of which country?
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2002 - Which country singer, who died today, gave up his seat on the flight that killed Buddy Holly?
February 14th
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1779 - Which explorer was kiled by natives on Kealakekua on Hawaii?
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1852 - The first hospital to provide beds specifically for children opened on which London street?
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1859 - George Ferris, born today, invented what?
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1913 - Which union leader, with the middle name Riddle, left a riddle when he disappeared in 1975?
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1927 - Which acctress, born today in Ontario, was best known as Miss Moneypenny in the Bond films?
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1929 - The St Valentine's Day Massacre took place in which city?
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1946 - What significant change took place at the Bank of England?
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1984 - Which couple won Ice Dancing gold at the Sarajevo Winter Olympics?
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1989 - Iran issues a fatwa ordering the killing of which British author?
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2005 - Which video sharing website was founded today?
February 15th
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1564 - Which Italian, born today, discovered the 4 largest moons of Jupiter?
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1874 - Which Antarctic explorer, born today, was buried on the Falklands after dying there?
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1907 - Cesar Romero, born today, was best known for playing which villainous character?
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1928 - Which Liberal politician, who died today, was PM at the outbreak of World War I?
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1954 - Which cartoonist, born today, named Marge and Homer Simpson after his parents?
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1965 - Which jazz singer, who died today, featured on a posthumous duet with his daughter, Natalie?
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1965 - Which country replaced the Union Flag with a design including part of a tree?
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1971 - What happened to the currency in the UK today?
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1988 - Which theoretical physicist, who died today, was best known for his work on quantum mechanics?
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1989 - The USSR declares that all of it's troops have left which country?
February 16th
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1852 - The Studebakers, later car builders, began making which item that also required horsepower?
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1923 - Howard Carter unsealed the tomb of which Egyptian Pharaoh?
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1927 - Which actress, best known as Dot Cotton in EastEnders, was born today?
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1937 - Wallace Carruthers of DuPont Chemicals received a patent for which now-ubiquitous material?
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1957 - The Toddlers Truce was abolished in the UK. What had that previously banned between 6 and 7pm?
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1954 - Which Scottish author, born today, added a middle initial 'M', when publishing sci-fi?
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1959 - Which communist dictator took power in Cuba?
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1959 - Which left-handed tennis player, who won 7 Grand Slams, was born in Germany?
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1964 - Which actor, born today, starred in Doctor Who on it's return to TV in 1965?
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2006 - The US Army deactivated it's last M*A*S*H unit. What did the acronym stand for?
February 17th
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1864 - Citizens of Geneva founded a Commitee for Relief for the Wounded. What is it called now?
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1904 - Which Puccini opera opened to poor reviews at La Scala, Milan?
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1929 - Which actress, born today, is best known for Hyacinth Bucket and Hetty Wainthrop?
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1930 - Which author, born today, was best known for creating Inspector Wexford?
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1933 - The Blaine Act begins repeal of the 18th Amendment and ending what?
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1934 - Which comedian, born today, portrays Sir Les Patterson and Dame Edna Everage?
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1972 - Cumulutaive sales of which European car exceeded those of the Model T Ford?
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1989 - Which swimmer, born today, won 2 gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics?
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1991 - Born today, which singer's first two albums are called + and X?
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2003 - The City of London introduced what as a means of reducing traffic?
February 18th
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1885 - Mark Twain published the sequel to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, who was in the title this time?
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1898 - Which Italian, born today, founded a racing team and subsequently a car manufacturer?
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1929 - Which author, born today, wrote spy fiction including the Game, Set & Match trilogy?
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1936 - Who, born today, wrote the Earth's Children series, beginning with Clan of the Cave Bear?
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1954 - L Ron Hubbard established the first church of which religion in Los Angeles?
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1965 - The rapper and producer, Andre Young was born in California. How is he better known?
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1969 - Maurice Gibb of the BeeGees married which Scottish singer?
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1977 - The Space Shuttle test vehicle made it's maiden flight from the back of a 747. What was it called?
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1979 - Which etreme triathlon debuted on Hawaii with a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile cycle and a marathon?
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2005 - Which traditional countryside activity was outlawed in England and Wales?
February 19th
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1473 - Which Polish astronomer, born today, first suggested the Earth orbits the Sun?
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1674 - As part of the treaty ending the 3rd Anglo-Dutch War, New Amsterdam was renamed what?
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1924 - Which tough guy actor, born today, reached No1 with Wandrin' Star in 1969?
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1946 - Which chemical technician, born today, was played by Meryl Streep in the biopic about her?
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1958 - Which author, born today, wrote the Bridget Jones novels?
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1959 - The UK granted independence to which Mediterranean island?
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1968 - The High Court awarded damages to babies born to mothers who took which morning sickness drug?
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1980 - Which singer, who died today, was the original frontman of AC/DC?
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1985 - Which new soap, originally aired three days a week, debuted on BBC1?
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1997 - Deng Xiaoping died aged 92, having been a reforming leader of which country?
February 20th
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1872 - The Metropolitan Museum of Art opened in which city?
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1877 - Which of Tchaikovsky's ballets debuted at the Bolshoi?
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1926 - Born today, this author is best known for I Am Legend?
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1927 - Which actor, born today, was the first African-American to win the Oscar for Best Actor?
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1951 - Which MP, born today, became Prime Minster after serving 10 years as Chancellor of the Exchequer?
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1962 - Which astronaut today became the first American to orbit the Earth?
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1967 - Who, born today, was best known as the lead singer of Nirvana?
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1986 - The Soviet Union launched which satellite, which would remain in orbit for 15 years?
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1988 - Born today in Barbados, what is Robin Fenty's middle name that she uses as her stage name?
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2005 - Which gonzo journalist, who died today, wrote Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?
February 21st
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1613 - Which dynasty, which would last until 1917, began with Mikhail I in Imperial Russia?
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1848 - Karl Marx and Fredrich Engels published which political pamphlet?
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1855 - Which monument, the tallest obelisk in the world, was dedicated today?
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1937 - Which author, born today, is best known for the books in her Rutshire Chronicles?
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1946 - Which actor, born today, is the only person to appear in every Star Wars movie, as C-3PO?
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1952 - The British Government, aiming to set the people free, abolish what?
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1965 - Which human rights activist was assassinated by members of the Nation of Islam?
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1986 - Which classical singer, born today, released her first album, Voice of an Angel in 1998?
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1995 - Which American adventurer landed in Canada, completing the first solo Pacific crossing by balloon?
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2001 - The EC bans all British milk, meat and livestock exports after an outbreak of which disease?
February 22nd
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1512 - Which Italian explorer, who died today, had a new super-continent named after him?
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1810 - Which Polish composer, who wrote primarily for a solo piano, was born?
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1819 - Under the terms of the Adams-Onis treaty, the US paid Spain $5 million for which state?
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1857 - Which soldier, born today, took part in the Siege of Mafeking before founding the Scout Movement?
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1879 - Who opened his first 5 and Dime store in Utica, New York?
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1889 - Born today, Olave Baden-Powell was head of which organisation?
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1918 - Robert Wadlow, born today, reached what height as the Tallest Human ever?
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1928 - Which entertainer, born today, first performed as Boy Bruce, The Mighty Atom?
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1944 - Which attorney, born today, was part of OJ Simpson's defence team and had three daughters?
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1997 - An adult sheep was cloned in Scotland from a mammary gland cell, and named after which singer?
February 23rd
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1455 - The first western book with moveable type was published today. How is it known?
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1633 - Which diarist, born today, was best known for chronicling the Great Fire of London?
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1836 - Which pivotal battle in the Texas Revolution begna today, featuring Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett?
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1903 - which island leased Guantanamo Bay to the United States in perpetuity?
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1915 - Paul Tibbetts, born today, flew the mission that bombed Hiroshima. What was his mother's name?
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1932 - Which actress, born today, was the voice of the computers in Star Trek and Gene Roddenberry's wife?
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1945 - A famous picture was taken of US Marines raising the US Flag on which Pacific island?
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1954 - The first mass inoculation began, using the Salk vaccine against which disease?
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1983 - Which actress, born today, has appeared in The Devil Wears Prada, Young Victoria & Edge of Tomorrow?
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1995 - Which author, who died today, titled his novels using lines from All Things Bright and Beautiful?
February 24th
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1582 - Pope Gregory announced a 0.002% correction to the existing system. What was it called?
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1920 - Which political party was founded today by Anton Drexler?
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1926 - Born today in Liverpool, this actress wsa best known as Hilda Ogden in Coronation Street?
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1931 - Which cricketer, born today, played for England in 4 different decades?
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1940 - Who, born today, played for Man Utd for 11 years, but scored the goal that relegated them in 1974?
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1946 - Colonel Juan Peron was elected President of which country?
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1954 - Which computer programmer, born today, is best known for the Civilization series of games?
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1955 - Which entrepreneur, born today, was a primary investor and CEO of Pixar?
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1993 - Which footballer, whose statue stands outside Wembley Stadium, died today?
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2006 - Which actor, who died today, was best known as the cowboy hat-wearing detective, McCloud?
February 25th
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1888 - Which US Secretary of State, born today, had Washington's international airport named after him?
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1932 - Adolf Hitler became a German citizen by naturalization. Which country was he born in?
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1933 - USS ranger was launched, the first US Navy vessel used solely as what?
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1941 - Which producer, born today, made films including Chariots of Fire, Memphis Belle and The Killing Fields?
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1945 - Which singer, born today as Elaine Bookbinder, sang Pearl's Singer and No More The Fool?
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1954 - Gamal Abdul Nasser became premier of which African country?
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1964 - Which 22 year old boxer beat Sonny Liston to become the World Heavyweight Boxing Champion?
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1986 - Cori Aquino became the first female President of which Asian country?
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1991 - The Eastern bloc equivalent of NATO was disbanded. What was it called?
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2001 - Which cricketer, who died today, finished his career with a Test batting average of 99.94?
February 26th
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1802 - Which author, born today, wrote Les Miserables?
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1815 - Napoleon escapes from his first prison island. Which island was it?
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1829 - Born today in bavaria, who founded the first company to sell blue jeans?
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1909 - Born today as Phyllis Peachy, was a TV chef usually seen with her husband Johnny?
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1914 - The sister ship of RMS Titanic was launched in Belfast and named what?
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1935 - Adolf hitler violates the Versailles treaty by reforming which arm of the military?
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1971 - UN Secretary-General U Thant declared the Vernal Equinox as the first annual celebration of what?
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1987 - The General Synod of the Church of England vote comprehensively in favour of what?
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1993 - A truck bomb explodes in the underground car park of which New York building?
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2009 - Which actress, who died today, played Miss Brahms in Are You Being Served?
February 27th
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1807 - Which poet, born today, wrote Paul Revere's Ride and Song of Hiawatha?
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1930 - Which actress, born today, was married to Paul Newman?
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1932 - Born today, this actress' breakthrough role was as Velvet Brown in National Velvet?
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1933 - Which Berlin building was burnt down, probably by the Nazis?
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1941 - Which politician, born today with the first name Jeremy, led the Liberal Democrat party for 11 years?
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1951 - The 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution passed, limiting Presidents to what?
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1951 - Which singer-songwriter, born today, is best known for his work with Cockney Rebel?
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1991 - Which US President declared 'Kuwait is liberated'?
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2002 - Which comedian, who died today, wrote Adolf Hitler: My Part in his Downfall?
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2015 - Which actor, who died today, appeared in Mission Impossible and Fringe as well as Star Trek?
February 28th
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1784 - John Wesley chartered which church?
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1824 - Charles Blondin was born. What was he famous for doing at Niagara Falls?
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1883 - The first of which style of variety theatre opened in Boston?
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1900 - The siege of which town was lifted after 118 days in the Second Boer War?
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1925 - Born today in Burma, which comic actor was the Son in Steptoe and Son?
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1940 - Fordham University vs University of Pittsburgh was the first televised game in which sport?
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1953 - James Watson and Francis Crick tell friends they have discovered the chemical structure of what?
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1983 - The final episode of which TV series was watched by 106 million in the USA?
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1986 - Which Prime Minister of Sweden was assassinated?
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2013 - Which pope resigned, the first to do so since 1415?
February 29th
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1892 - Which Florida city, named after a Russian city, was incorporated today?
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1900 - Name anything that happened today?
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1908 - Which Old West lawman, who died today, was best known for killing Billy the Kid?
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1916 - Born today, who sang Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo and The Best Things in Life are Free?
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1928 - Which actor, born today, appeared in Lethal Weapon 2, White Mischief and the original version of Evita?
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1940 - Hattie McDaniel became the first African-American Oscar winner for her role in which film?
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1964 - Born today, this coach is credited with transforming the fortunes of the GB Cycling Team?
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1984 - Which Canadian PM resigned, 31 years before his son took up the post?
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1996 - The siege was finally lifted in which Bosnian city?
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2012 - Which singer, who died today, was in an early episode of Coronation St before joining The Monkees?
