Exploring history

A few questions related to today’s date, May 31st.

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  1. Manuel Quimper explored the Strait of Juan de Fuca on this day in 1790. What international boundary runs down the centre of the strait? Argentina and Chile—Burma (Myanmar) and Thailand—Canada and USA
  2. On this day in 1916, the largest naval battle of the First World War took place. What is it known as? Battle of the Baltic Sea—Battle of Jutland—Battle of Scapa Flow
  3. Today in 1578, France’s King Henry III laid the first stone for what is now Paris’s oldest bridge. What is its name? Pont Jeanne-d’Arc (Joan of Arc Bridge)—Pont Neuf (New Bridge)—Pont Nord (North Bridge)
  4. On this day in 1942, the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a series of attacks on Sydney, Australia. What was used to in these attacks? Dive bombers—Midget submarines—Ninja sleepers
  5. On 31st May 1223, Genghis Khan’s armies emerged victorious at the Battle of the Kalka River. In which modern-day country was this battle fought? Georgia—Kazakhstan—Ukraine

Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

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Author: Scott F

As a retired trivia writer, editor and quiz compiler, I wholeheartedly agree with Bertrand Russell’s quote: “There’s much pleasure to be gained in useless knowledge.” Trivia of all sorts has always fascinated me, and for many years, I’ve written and compiled trivia for various media, including traditional TV and radio quiz shows, newspapers and magazines, apps, and other digital platforms.

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