On top of the world

Here are a few questions which are related to today’s date, 15 May.

1. On 15 May 1836, Francis Baily observed a phenomenon, now known as Baily’s beads, during what event?
   • Papal inauguration Mass
   • Solar eclipse
   • Swimming underwater in a coral lagoon
2. On this day, nylon stockings first became available for the general public in the United States. In what year did this take place?
   • 1902
   • 1921
   • 1940
3. The mountaineer who conquered Mount Everest with Edmund Hillary was possibly born on 15 May 1914. What was he commonly known as?
   • Sherpa Doqing
   • Sherpa Laxing
   • Sherpa Tenzing
4. Mickey Mouse’s debut was made today in 1928 with the premiere of what cartoon?
   • House Mouse
   • Monkey Business
   • Plane Crazy
5. Las Vegas was founded on 15 May 1905. What historic site stands at the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Washington Avenue?
   • Old Baptist Mission
   • Old Quaker Meeting House
   • Old Mormon Fort

Good luck! I will post the answers later today.