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Quiz: Easy as Sunday morning – What has October 26 given us
Filmmaker James Cameron at the Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles in 1998.
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1 / 10 | On October 26, 1858, Hamilton Smith received a patent for his machine, which was an improvement on the ‘James King’ version invented seven years earlier. His version included a rotating drum that was able to mimic the action of using hands. Which machine has now become a staple of all homes?
2 /10 | On October 26, 1863, the FA was established when the rules of a fixed game were established. Until then, for centuries, there were no proper rules governing the play. The oldest of its kind, it is now also part of UEFA and FIFA. What does ‘FA’ mean?
3 / 10 | The first recorded use of a particular method in crime history is October 26, 1901. This happened when a shop in Paris was locked and the thieves hurriedly fled the scene. What ‘new’ invention did he make to defeat the police?
4 /10 | On October 26, 1918, Cecil Chubb, a wealthy barrister, handed over a prehistoric monument to the British government so that the public could have free access to it. It is believed to have been built over 5,000 years ago, but is instantly recognizable by its features. What is the name of this monument that refers to the construction material?
5 /10 | On October 26, 1972, Edwin Land introduced the first truly instant version of a popular product at an event in Miami. He went on stage, took out his product and created five copies in just 10 seconds. What product was this, named after the fact that this substance aligns light waves?
6 /10 | On October 26, 1972, a guided tour of this highly controversial site was first offered by the United States National Park Service. Built on a small island in San Francisco Bay, it was one of the most notorious of its kind. Which place is this?
7 /10 | On 26 October 1976, an Act was passed in the British Government to make this country a republic under the Commonwealth. A dual-island Caribbean nation, it is the birthplace of calypso music, Brian Lara and Dwayne Bravo. Which country is one of the few countries which has ‘and’ in its name?
8/10 | On October 26, 1977, Ali Mao Malin, a Somali hospital cook, was discovered developing a rash. He was soon isolated and eventually escaped. WHO and CDC consider this date as the eradication of a deadly disease. Which disease was eliminated due to the successful vaccination campaign globally?
9 /10 | On October 26, 1984, the film, directed by James Cameron, was released in the US. It is the story of a woman whose unborn son is destined to lead humanity’s resistance against the hostile AI shaped public discourse of technological progress over the years. What is the movie in which the most famous line is delivered by a cyborg?
10 / 10 | On October 26, 2017, Jacinda Ardern was sworn in as Prime Minister of her country. At the age of 37, she became the world’s youngest female head of government. He received praise for ensuring that his country successfully contained the COVID virus. Which country did he lead?
