Here are the answers to the questions from my earlier post.
These questions all relate to today’s date, January 9th.
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One
What year was the first iPhone released?
- 2007
- 2008
- 2009
Answer: 1. 2007
iPhone was unveiled by Steve Jobs on January 9, 2007, and went on sale later that year. It transformed the phone into a handheld computer, fusing communication, entertainment and internet access. Since its release, it has evolved with improved cameras, faster processors, and new features like face recognition.
Two
In 1982, Catherine, princess of Wales was born. What was her maiden surname?
- Middleditch
- Middlesmyth
- Middleton
Answer: 3. Middleton
Catherine, Princess of Wales, born Catherine Elizabeth Middleton, is the consort of Prince William, heir apparent to the British throne. She became Princess of Wales in 2022, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Catherine is known for her warmth and relatability, and is actively involved in various charities, particularly those focused on children and mental health.
Three
Which traditional American folk song, recorded by Joan Baez on her 1960 debut album, became one of her signature performances and helped spark the 1960s folk revival?
- This Land Is Your Land
- Silver Dagger
- John Henry
Answer: 2. Silver Dagger
Joan Baez was born this day in 1941. Her first album, Joan Baez (1960), was recorded in just a few days and featured only her voice and acoustic guitar. Despite its simplicity, it became a landmark folk record and influenced countless artists—including a young Bob Dylan—by bringing traditional ballads like Silver Dagger to a wide, modern audience.
Four
In 1816, Humphrey Davy tested what device at Hebburn Colliery in England?
- Safety fuse
- Safety helmet
- Safety lamp
Answer: 3. Safety lamp
The Davy lamp, invented in 1815 by Sir Humphry Davy, is a safety lamp used in flammable atmospheres, particularly coal mines. It consists of a wick lamp enclosed in a mesh screen, acting as a flame arrestor to prevent explosions. Despite its initial promise, the Davy lamp’s unreliability and the false sense of security it provided contributed to an increase in mine accidents, highlighting the need for improved ventilation and safer practises.
Five
Born in 1913, Richard Nixon, the 37th President of the United States. During his presidency Nixon became associated with what group of tradesmen?
- Carpenters
- Mechanics
- Plumbers
Answer: 3. Plumbers
The Watergate Plumbers, a covert group formed during Richard Nixon’s presidency, aimed to suppress leaks of classified information, especially the Pentagon Papers. Their most notorious involvement was the Watergate break-in, which ultimately led to Nixon’s resignation.
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