British History
This iconic prime minister led the UK for most of World War II.
Who is Freddie Mercury?
Schadenfreude is a German word, defined as taking joy from this.
What is harm or pain?
A very famous play by Shakespeare and its titular character. (alternatively, a small village)
What is (a) Hamlet?
Dubya inaugurated for a second term, Hurricane Katrina makes landfall, the first Youtube video is uploaded.
What is 2005?
The coronation of this British monarch, the first one to be televised, occurred in 1953.
Who is Elizabeth II?
This iconic duo of the 1960s gained fame with hits such as "The Sound of Silence", "Cecilia", and "Bridge Over Troubled Water".
Who are Simon and Garfunkel?
The Latin phrase "veni, vidi, vici" (I came, I saw, I conquered) is attributed to this Roman emperor.
Who is Julius Caesar?
If it's not made in the region of France with the same name, it has to be called sparkling wine.
What is champagne?
Super Mario Bros is released, Mikhail Gorbachev becomes Soviet premier, Live Aid is viewed by 1.5 billion people worldwide.
What is 1985?
The Acts of Union in 1707 formally unified England with this kingdom to the north.
What is Scotland?
The "Rat Pack" was a group of mid-century singers that included Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and this royal crooner.
Who is Nat King Cole?
This Italian term usually describes pasta cooked to a level of slight firmness.
What is al dente?
A tribal leader that usually specialises in rituals of religion or medicine is known as this.
What is a shaman?
Malcolm X assassinated, first photos of Mars are taken, Grateful Dead is formed.
What is 1965?
The royal houses of Lancaster and York fought for several decades in this series of floral conflicts.
What are the Wars of the Roses?
This London singer is known for releasing albums named for her age at the time of production.
Who is Adele?
The phrase "itadaki masu", usually said before a meal, is from what language?
What is Japanese?
The largest city in Alabama; also the city in England it was named for.
What is Birmingham?
Diphtheria antitoxin relayed to Nome by dogsled, The Great Gatsby is published, the Scopes Monkey Trial regarding state education policy occurs.
What is 1925?
The third wife of Henry VIII, and the only one to produce a male heir.
Who is Jane Seymour?
The Italian opera star Luciano Pavarotti stunned audiences at the 1990 World Cup with his performance of this epic aria from Turandot
What is Nessun dorma?
RSVP, often inscribed on invitations, is an abbreviation for this French request.
What is "rendezvous, s'il vous plait"? (please meet)
Very common around St Patrick's Day, synonymous with clovers.
What is a shamrock?
The shot heard round the world begins the American Revolution, Mozart writes five violin concertos in Salzburg, Captain Cook concludes his second voyage.
What is 1775?