What Happened in the World on 20th September? Quiz

Answer: Ferdinand Magellan

Portuguese explorer Magellan commanded the expedition but was unfortunately killed in the Philippines in 1521. The command was taken over by Juan Sebastian Elcano (Spanish) and the expedition completed its journey to Europe in 1522, thus becoming the first circumnavigation of the world.
The other explorers also circumnavigated the world, but after the Magellan-Elcano expedition: Drake (1577-80), Cavendish (1586-1588)and Dampier (1679-1691).

Answer: Star Spangled Banner

The lyrics to "Star Spangled Banner" were written by Francis Scott Key and the tune by John Stafford Smith. It became the US National Anthem in 1931. "La Marseillaise" was composed in 1792 and adopted as the French Republic's national anthem in 1796. The first published version of the music of "God Save the King" appeared in 1744 although there was a keyboard tune by John Bull in 1619 which was similar. "Advance Australia Fair" was first performed in 1878 but only became Australia's national anthem in 1984.

Answer: Prince of Wales

The Prince of Wales (1841-1910), the second child and first son of Queen Victoria, became King Edward VII and reigned from 1901-1910. Queen Victoria (1819-1901) reigned from (1837-1901). Victoria, Princess Royal (1840-1901) was the first child of Queen Victoria. Princess Alice (1843-1878) was the third child and second daughter of Queen Victoria.

Answer: Chester A. Arthur

James A. Garfield was sworn in on March 4, 1881 but passed away on September 19, 1881. Chester A. Arthur was sworn in the following day thus becoming the 21st US President.

Benjamin Harrison was sworn in on March 4, 1889 and Rutherford B. Hayes on March 5, 1877.

Answer: First play off won by an amateur

Ouimet was only 20 years of age when he beat the two Englishmen, Harry Vardon and Ted Ray, in 1913. It was his only win in the tournament. The tournament had previously been held in Massachusetts on four other occasions. The first golfer to win the tournament four times was Willie Anderson. The first non-American winner was in the first US Open in 1895 achieved by Horace Rawlins from England.

Answer: Lowest caste in India

Mahatma Gandhi lived from 1869-1948. The Untouchables were not allowed to enter certain villages, wear shoes in front of higher classes, enter temples or drink from the same cups or wells than the higher classes. His hunger strike attracted huge public support and forced the government to take action and improve the rights of The Untouchables.

Answer: Sophia Loren

Sophia Loren became Italy's most famous actress and won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in "Two Women"(1961). Anna Magnani (1908-1973) was the first Italian actress to win an Academy Award for Best Actress. She achieved this in 1955 for her role in "The Rose Tattoo". Gina Lollobrigida was born in 1927 and Claudia Cardinale in 1938.

Answer: Cannes Film Festival

The Cannes Film Festival has become an important opportunity to showcase European films and many stars from around the world attend the festival.
The Venice Film Festival started in 1934 as part of the Venice Biennale and is the oldest film festival in the world. The Toronto International Film Festival was founded in 1976 at the Windsor Arms Hotel in Toronto. The Sundance Film Festival commenced in August 1978 in Salt Lake City.

Answer: The Cosby Show

"The Cosby Show" ran until April 30, 1992, winnint six Emmy's and two Golden Globe Awards. The show focused on an upper middle class African-American family called the Huxtables. Bill Cosby was the central fatherly figure and the show ran for 202 episodes.
"Family Ties"(aired 1982-1989) was set in Columbus, Ohio and won three Emmy's and one Golden Globe Award.
"Cheers"(1982-1993) was set in Boston, Massachusetts at a pub of the same name and won 28 Emmy Awards and six Golden Global Awards.
"The Golden Girls"(1985-1992) centred around four older women sharing a house in Miami, Florida. This show won 11 Emmy Awards and four Golden Globe Awards.
All of these shows were aired by NBC.

Answer: Both German states ratified unification

The Treaty of Unification between the two countries was approved and ratified by a majority in both legislative assemblies on the 20th September 1990 to take effect on 3rd October 1990.
FIFA World Cup took place on July 8, 1990 and Margaret Thatcher resigned on November 22, 1990.
The Channel Tunnel workers met 40 metres beneath the English Channel thus establishing a physical link between England and Europe for the first time in 8,000 years. This connection took place on December 1, 1990.