On this day in 1977, the British punk band the Sex Pistols released their second single, 'God Save the Queen'. The song was quickly banned by the BBC and other outlets in England due to its controversial lyrics. This event marked a significant moment in music history, highlighting the tension between punk culture and mainstream media.
Quiz Questions and Answers for May 26
In the village of Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, you can find a Roald Dahl museum, dedicated to the beloved children's author. One of the first people to have their own television series on British TV was the comic character Mr Pastry, created by actor Richard Hearne. The first Hollywood actress to appear on a postage stamp was Grace Kelly, who became Princess Grace of Monaco in 1956. The last Tudor monarch to rule England was Queen Elizabeth I. In the BBC sit-com 'My Family', actor Robert Lindsay played the character Ben Harper.
Music Trivia: Songs with 'Nine' in the Title
Several artists have had UK top twenty hits with 'nine' in the title. Cliff Richard and the Shadows had 'Nine Times out of Ten' in 1960. Panic at the Disco released 'Nine in the Afternoon' in 2008. Katie Melua's 'Nine Million Bicycles' was a hit in 2005. Stereophonics had 'Step on My Old Size Nines' in 2001, and The Temptations' 'Cloud Nine' charted in 1969.
Other Trivia Questions
The detrusor muscle is found in the human bladder. The first detonation of a nuclear device took place in New Mexico, USA, in July 1945. The toys described as 'Robots in disguise' are Transformers. The mountain range known as the Hindu Kush is located in Asia.
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