Remember the 1890s ?

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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? Spike Milligan - A Mad Medley of Milligan George Bernard Shaw - An Unsocial Socialist James Joyce - Ulysses Oscar Wilde - The Picture of Dorian Gray

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

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

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

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

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 League Soccer Rugby Union Ultimate Frisbee

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 9 173 0

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

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

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