On This Day, October 26th

These questions all relate to today’s date, October 26th.

François Mitterand, 1983. See question 5.
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One

Which country, independent since late 1951, was raised from colonial status to part of Italy proper in 1938 by decree of Italy’s Fascist Grand Council?

Two

Where did the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral take place in 1881?

Three

On this day in 1955, which European country declared a law of perpetual neutrality?

Four

When was the Erie Canal, a major US transport route, inaugurated?  

Five

How many terms did François Mitterrand, who was born today in 1916, serve as President of France?

Good luck! I’ll post the answers later.

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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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