Commonwealth of trivia

All of the following relate to today, 27 April.

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  1. The country represented by the flag pictured obtained its independence from Great Britain on 27 April 1961, when Milton Margai became the first Prime Minister and the country became a member of the British Commonwealth. What country?
    • Senegal
    • Sierra Leone
    • Suriname
  2. Where was Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan when he was killed in battle on April 27, 1521?
    • Mactan Island (Philippines)
    • Malendok Island (Papua New Guinea)
    • Mecherchar Island (Palau)
  3. Mstislav Rostropovich, Russian conductor and musician, died today in 2007. He was an acclaimed player of what instrument?
    • Cello
    • Oboe
    • Piano
  4. On this day in 1865, the steamboat Sultana exploded, becoming the worst maritime disaster in US history and claiming 1,864 lives. Where did this catastrophic event occur?
    • Chesapeake Bay
    • Lake Superior
    • Mississippi River
  5. In British politics, Betty Boothroyd became the first woman to be elected speaker of the House of Commons on 27 April 1992. What was her occupation before entering politics?
    • Dancer
    • Nanny
    • Teacher

Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

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