Quiz | Easy as Sunday morning: What has August 4 given us?

1 / 10 | August 4, 1693, is the date traditionally attributed to the invention of a special celebratory drink by a monk named Dom Pérignon. Although it is questionable whether he actually invented it, he did invent the techniques used to perfect this version of sparkling wine. What is this drink that people usually open with a smile?

2/10 | Retired British cavalry officer Philip Astley opened his riding school on August 4, 1777 with a display of ‘tricks of horsemanship’. He also taught a miniature horse to add and subtract numbers, pretend to be dead and ‘mind-read’. He made the performance venue circular so that the centrifugal force generated by galloping in a circle would make it easier for riders to stand up on their horses’ backs. This eventually led to a new form of entertainment that still pops up occasionally in our cities today

3 / 10 | The ‘Hinomaru’ was established as the official flag to be flown from the ships of a certain country on this day in 1854. One of the most easily recognizable flags, the theme of this flag has been central to this country for thousands of years. If ‘Hinomaru’ means ‘ball of the sun’, then it is the flag of which country?

4 / 10 | Born on August 4, 1898, Ernesto Maserati was an Italian race-car driver and engineer who, along with his brothers, founded an automobile company bearing the family name. Now known for their sporty and stylish cars, they have a logo that features a trident, inspired by a statue in Bologna of the Roman god of the sea. The Maserati logo features the trident of which god?

5 / 10 | This great American trumpet player and singer was born on this day in 1901, who was nicknamed ‘Satchmo’, short for ‘Satchel Mouth’, a reference to his exceptional trumpeting abilities. Famous all over the world for his song ‘What a Wonderful World’, who is this iconic musician?

6/10 | Born on this date in 1929, this iconic Indian singer was known for his dynamic stage presence and impressive singing style. He was also responsible for introducing the Alpine singing style of yodelling to a large population. Who is this singer who holds the record for winning the most Filmfare Best Male Playback Singer Awards (eight)?

7/10 | This American athlete won his second gold medal at the Berlin Olympics in 1936. In the preliminary round, German Luz Long had set an Olympic record, and after two fouls, the American moved ahead. After eventually winning and setting an Olympic record, the two later became good friends, which became controversial in the eyes of the Germans. Who was this extraordinary American athlete?

8/10 | Famous for his brilliant adaptations of Shakespeare’s tragedies, Vishal Bharadwaj is an acclaimed Indian film director and composer, born on August 4, 1965. As a composer, he has won two National Film Awards for Best Music Direction and was the composer of the theme tune for the highly successful 1989 anime adaptation of a classic children’s book. Which book was it?

9/10 | This iconic English band released their first album called ‘The Piper at the Gates of Dawn’ in 1967. Led by Syd Barrett, the album featured a mix of short upbeat songs with witty lyrics and long psychedelic instrumentals. This was the first album by which band that eventually stayed on the charts for decades?

10 / 10 | The sport made its debut at the Barcelona Olympics in 1992. The singles gold medals were both won by Indonesian athletes, while the men’s and women’s doubles both went to South Korea. What is this sport that has given us three Olympic medals and four world #1 rankings?