On this day in 1943, Noor Inayat Khan became the first female wireless operator to be sent into occupied France by the British military during World War II. She was a British spy of Indian descent, posthumously awarded the George Cross.
Trivia Questions and Answers for June 15
Today's trivia covers a range of topics from pop culture to science.
The Beatles Movies
The five movies in which The Beatles appeared are: "A Hard Day's Night", "Help!", "Magical Mystery Tour", "Yellow Submarine", and "Let It Be".
Playwright Alan Ayckbourn
In 1973, Alan Ayckbourn wrote a trilogy of plays called "The Norman Conquests".
Musical Term Andante
The musical term Andante means at a walking pace, or moderate tempo.
1980s Pop Duo Yazoo
Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet were members of the 1980s pop duo Yazoo.
Archbishop of Canterbury
Prior to becoming Archbishop of Canterbury in February 2013, Justin Welby was the Bishop of Durham.
Nobel Prize Winner Derek Walcott
The Nobel Prize winning poet and playwright Derek Walcott was born on the Caribbean island of St Lucia.
Famous Movie Line
The movie featuring Jack Nicholson saying the famous "Here's Johnny" line is "The Shining".
Newton's Law
The scientist who formulated the law that states "For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction" is Isaac Newton.
Roman Calendar
The first month in the Roman calendar was March.
Bell Metal Composition
Bell Metal is composed of copper and tin.
Additional Historical Facts
Miss Marple's first name is Jane. The Wright Brother who first flew was Orville. The operatic phrase meaning "First Lady" is "Prima Donna". The Rebecca Riots took place in Wales. Full names of authors: D H Lawrence is David Herbert Lawrence, H E Bates is Herbert Ernest Bates, A A Milne is Alan Alexander Milne, J B Priestley is John Boynton Priestley, and E M Forster is Edward Morgan Forster. A Liverpool FC player from the 1990s with middle name Everton is Jason McAteer. The actor who played Dermot Povey in "Men Behaving Badly" is Harry Enfield. The first BDO World Darts Champion in 1978 was Leighton Rees. The organisation founded by George Williams on June 6th 1844 is the YMCA. The first King of England from the House of Lancaster was Henry IV.
