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Philip the Fair of France was crowned at Reims today in 1286. Which Philip was he?

Philip IV. The English King Edward I was also the Duke of Aquitaine. As such he was a vassal of Philip IV. After a naval incident occured between the Normans and the English, Philip ordered Edward to the French court, but Edward refused. Philip used this as a pretext to strip Edward of all of his possessions in France.

Who did Henry VIII of England marry today in 1540?

Anne of Cleves. The marriage was never consummated and Anne was never crowned as Queen Consort. After Henry had the marriage annulled, Anne was entitled "The King's Beloved Sister". She received a large settlement from Henry and remained in England until her death in 1557. She was the last of Henry's wives to die.

Today in 1907, Maria Montessori opened her first school and daycare center for working class children in Rome. What was the name of the school?

Casa dei Bambini. "Casa dei Bambini" means Children's House. The school was situated in an apartment building in one of Rome's poorer neighbourhoods. Maria Montessori's educational method is still in use around the world.

Which state was admitted as the 47th U.S. State today in 1912?

New Mexico. New Mexico is known as the "Land of Enchantment". It is the state with the highest Hispanic population in America. The Hispanic community makes up 43% of the state's population.

Mother Theresa first arrived in Calcutta on this day in 1929. What year did she win the Nobel Peace Prize?

1979. Mother Theresa was born Agnesė Gonxhe Bojaxhiu. She chose the name Theresa when she took her religious vows in 1931. She chose the name of the patron saint of missionaries. She then took her solemn vows in 1937.

Thomas Edison submitted his last patent application on this day in 1931. What was the application for?

Holder for Article to be Electroplated. The patent was approved two years later, after Edison's death. Edison did much work on fluoroscopes and X-rays, but he is quoted as saying, "Don't talk to me about X-rays; I am afraid of them."

Which famous comedian was born today in 1955?

Rowan Atkinson. Rowan Atkinson studied electrical engineering at Newcastle University and continued with an MSc at Queen's College, Oxford. He is married to Sunetra Sastry and the couple have two children.

Domestic goddess, Nigella Lawson, was born today in 1960. What degree does she have?

Modern languages. Nigella began working in publishing. She then went on to work as a book reviewer and restaurant critic. At the age of 26, she was the deputy literary editor of "The Sunday Times".

Which famous jazz trumpeter died today in 1993?

Dizzy Gillespie. Dizzy was born John Birks Gillespie. He began playing piano at the age of 4. In 1964 he put himself forward as a presidential candidate, saying that if he was elected he would rename the White House "The Blues House".

Legend states that Joan of Arc was born on this day in 1412. Which country is she the patron saint of?

France. Joan is also the patron saint of martyrs; captives; militants; people ridiculed for their piety; prisoners; soldiers; Women Appointed for Voluntary Emergency Service;and Women's Army Corps. Her feast day is 30th May.