The answers to my earlier post are shown below.
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On 2 September 1945, the Japanese formally surrendered, ending World War II. The following quote is from the US National Archives:
That morning, on the deck of the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, the Japanese envoys, Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu and General Yoshijiro Umezu, signed their names on the Instrument of Surrender.
Please provide the names of the ship and the body of water that are missing from the quote above?
Answer: USS Missouri and Tokyo Bay
Japan surrendered unconditionally to the Allies on 15 August 1945, following the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the Soviet Union’s declaration of war and invasion of Manchukuo. The formal surrender ceremony took place on 2 September aboard the USS Missouri. The Treaty of San Francisco, effective 28 April 1952, formally ended the state of war.
Two
Tom Bombadil and his wife Goldberry were characters created by what 81-year-old author, who died on 2 September 1973?
Answer: JRR Tolkien
Tom Bombadil and his wife Goldberry are supporting characters in JRR Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. They feature in the novel The Fellowship of the Rings but are omitted from various adaptations, including Peter Jackson’s film trilogy, due to their non-essential role.
William Allen Rogers‘s 1904 cartoon recreates an episode in Gulliver’s Travels,
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Three
On 2 September 1901, future US president Theodore Roosevelt said…
Speak softly and carry a big stick
…he claimed he was paraphrasing a proverb which originated from what continent?
Answer: Africa (specifically West Africa)
The phrase was supposed to come from West Africa but there is little evidence of that. Theodore Roosevelt’s ‘big stick’ diplomacy, characterised by a powerful military and a willingness to negotiate peacefully, emphasised intelligent forethought and decisive action. This approach, rooted in Realpolitik, involved possessing a strong navy, acting justly and striking decisively when necessary.
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Four
What city was largely destroyed by a great fire which began on 2 September 1666?
Answer: London, England
The Great Fire of London in 1666 destroyed much of the medieval city, including St. Paul’s Cathedral. The fire, which started in a bakery, spread rapidly due to strong winds and indecisive firefighting efforts. The city was rebuilt on the same medieval street plan.
Five
On 2 September 31 BCE, Octavian, the future Roman emperor Augustus, won the Battle of Actium. Which historical figure, who appeared in two Shakespearean tragedies, was defeated in this battle?
Answer: Mark Antony
The Battle of Actium, fought on 2 September 31 BC, was a decisive naval battle between Octavian’s fleet and the combined forces of Mark Antony and Cleopatra. Octavian’s victory led to the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire, with Octavian becoming Augustus.
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