Six of one half a dozen of the other

Here are a few questions which are related to today’s date, June 11th.

Catherine of Aragon.
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  1. Henry VIII of England married for the first time on 11 June 1509, his bride, Catherine of Aragon, was his…
    • Half-sister
    • Sister-in-law
    • Stepsister
  2. The deadliest ever accident in motor sport occurred on this day in 1955. It happened during…
    • 24 Hours of Le Mans
    • Indianapolis 500
    • Mille Miglia
  3. In 173, the Roman army was encircled by the Quadi, who had broken a peace treaty. Emperor Marcus Aurelius defeated them in a thunderstorm. This ‘miracle in the rain’ is depicted at the start of the film Gladiator (2000). During what war or wars had the actual battle taken place?
    • Alemannic Wars
    • Marcomannic Wars
    • War of Radagaisus
  4. Which actor born 11 June 1959, links these: Prince Regent to House to Roper. Who is he?
    • Hugh Laurie
    • John Laurie
    • Mike Laurie
  5. Born this day in 1847, who became the first woman honoured by a statue in Parliament Square, London, UK?
    • Millicent Fawcett
    • Millicent Fenwick
    • Millicent S. Ficken

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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