Ride ‘Em Cowboy

Here are five questions that are related to today’s date, April 3rd. There is also a bonus question at the end.

One

The United States Pony Express, inaugurated in 1860, commenced its first run from one city to another. Can you name both cities in the order of travel of this first run?

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Two

On this day the first flight over Mount Everest took place. In what decade did this occur? 

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Three

The first public handheld mobile (cellular) phone call was made on this day. In what year did this occur and what telecommunications company made the call?

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Four

In 2007, a conventional-train world record was set by a TGV train. In what country was this record set, and to the nearest 5 mph (5 km/h) what was the record-setting speed achieved?

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Five

Sir Robert Walpole is regarded as the first prime minister of Great Britain. In what decade did he assume this office? 

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Ride ‘Em Cowboy

Today’s title alludes to the riders employed by the Pony Express but it was also the title of a 1942 comedy. What duo starred in it?

Good luck! I’ll post the answers later.

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