1. 1890 - This famous Dubliner had his first and only novel serialised this year in "Lippincott's Monthly Magazine". What was the name of the book and who was the author? George Bernard Shaw - An Unsocial Socialist Spike Milligan - A Mad Medley of Milligan Oscar Wilde - The Picture of Dorian Gray James Joyce - Ulysses

2. 1891 - Born in Cheshire this year, he discovered the neutron and was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1935. Who was it? William Lawrence Bragg Albert Einstein James Chadwick Ernest Rutherford

3. 1892 - The United States had a new National Holiday this year. Who or what was honoured? Abraham Lincoln Trees George Washington Fallen Soldiers

4. 1893 - Despite his Great Leap and Long March this man was no athlete. Which of these was born this year? Prince Philip Mao Zedong Joseph Stalin Charlie Chaplin

5. 1894 - Which English seaside landmark was first opened to the public on 14th May of this year? Blackpool Tower Mrs Miggins' Pie Shop Southend Pier Isle of Lundy

6. 1895 - There was a major split in England this year, resulting in the creation of what was to became a popular new sport. Which fledgling sport made its appearance this year? Rugby Union Ultimate Frisbee Soccer Rugby League

7. 1896 - Another big year for sports fans, the Olympics were back after a break of 2000 years or so. How many Gold Medals were awarded? 43 0 173 9

8. 1897 - Which popular German-born composer died on 3rd April this year? Franz Schubert Johannes Brahms Edward Elgar John McEnroe

9. 1898 - The Canadians got a new Territory this year. The new capital was Dawson (subsequently Whitehorse). What was the name of the Territory? Yukon Territory Northwest Territories Nunavut California

10. 1899 - And finally for this decade, which of these famous men of cinema was born on Christmas Day this year? Humphrey Bogart Fred Astaire James Cagney Alfred Hitchcock