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How old was Queen Victoria, when she died in 1901?

81. During her long reign, from 1837 to 1901, there were eleven different prime ministers who formed a total of twenty governments. She was only 18 when she ascended the throne in 1837.

Did the ancient Egyptians associate black with death?

n. Black was the colour of life because the Nile earth was black. Without this rich flood deposit every year their civilization could not survive.

Where did the French liner 'Normandie' catch fire and capsize in 1942?

New York. She was commandeered by the US Navy after Pearl Harbour and was to be refitted as a troop carrier. The US Navy had renamed her 'S.S. Lafayette'.

How far were the territorial limits from a country's coast set by the UN convention in 1982?

12 miles. Twelve miles was decided at the 'Law of the Sea Convention', in Montego.

Where did 'Bevin Boys' work in the UK during WW2?

Mines. They were conscripted to work in the mines as the UK was dependent on coal for power and there was a shortage of miners at the time. Ernest Bevin was Minister of Labour and National Service in Winston Churchill's coalition government of 1940-45. Later he served under Attlee as Foreign Secretary, 1945-51. (He should *never* be confused with the much more radical Aneurin Bevan, who was Minister of Health from 1945-51 and played the key role in establishing the National Health Service).

In which US city did the 'Haymarket Massacre'(aka 'Haymarket Tragedy'), take place?

Chicago. Labour activists held a strike in Chicago in 1886, demanding an eight hour working day. A bomb was thrown and the police stormed the building. Seven policemen were killed and an unknown number of civilians. The trial and executions afterwards added to the tragedy as some who were arrested were not even present at the meeting.

What nickname is given to the first convicts who set sail for Australia in 1787?

First Fleeters. The idea of transporting prisoners was a way of dealing with overcrowded hulks or temporary prisons. There were almost no facilities for criminals to serve long term sentences in the UK then, except for 'very important personages'.

Which of these would NOT be useful to a Roman soldier going into battle?

Strigil. A strigil was a metal object used in baths to scrape sweat, dirt and excess oil from the body.

Which French president was responsible for the 'empty chair crisis' in 1965-66?

De Gaulle. De Gaulle quarrelled with the Council of Ministers over CAP policies and majority voting. The French delegation was withdrawn for six months, hence the 'empty chair'.

In which country of the UK did the 'Rebecca Riots' begin in 1839?

Wales. The protest was against high tolls on the turnpike roads. Twm Carnabwth, the leader is alleged to have worn women's clothes, (borrowed from a lady named Rebecca), as a disguise. The protests spread throughout the UK and lasted until 1842.