On this day in 1953, 27-year-old Elizabeth II, the elder daughter of King George VI, was formally crowned queen of the United Kingdom in a coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey. In the crowds outside was reporter Jackie Bouvier, who covered the event for the Washington Times-Herald. It was one of her last assignments. Months later she would marry John F. Kennedy.
Today's Quiz Questions
Who was the star of the first talking feature film, "The Jazz Singer"? Which vitamin is known as Ascorbic Acid? Who was the author of the books on which the TV series "The Saint" were based? What is the second letter of the Greek alphabet? Which country uses Yen as its currency? Featured in a children's magazine of the same name, who was Andy Capp's son? What are the four provinces of Ireland? Which footballer followed a successful England career as manager of Southampton, Swindon Town and Leeds United? HDMI cables are commonly used to connect TVs to other electronic equipment, what does HDMI stand for? In which Disney animation does the song "Zero to Hero" feature?
Answers for June 1
Questions: 1. What is the capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina? 2. In which Ian Fleming novel did James Bond make his first appearance? 3. Which organisation has the motto "Blood and Fire"? 4. Which element has the chemical symbol "P"? 5. On which racecourse is the Scottish Grand National run? 6. Who were the three members of sixties' supergroup, Cream? 7. What type of creature is a Shearwater? 8. What river flows over the Victoria Falls? 9. Tallinn is the capital of which European country? 10. In Rugby Union what number is generally worn by the fly-half? Answers: 1. Sarajevo. 2. Casino Royale. 3. The Salvation Army. 4. Phosphorus. 5. Ayr. 6. Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce & Ginger Baker. 7. Bird. 8. Zambezi. 9. Estonia. 10. Ten.
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