We all know that April 1st is a day of pranks, but what significant events also happened on that day

All the events below took place on or are connected to the 1st April. Good luck.

Questions

1) In 1867 which city state in Asia became a British crown colony?

2) Which infamous leader was sentenced to 5 years imprisonment for his part in the ‘Beer Hall Putsch’ in 1924?

3) In what year was the first television picture sent from space? a) 1950 b) 1960 c) 1970

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1) Considered a classic of American literature, who wrote the novel "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"?

2) Who painted the famous artwork "The Scream"?

3) Who is credited with discovering penicillin?

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1) What notable feat did Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan complete in 1522?

2) Lake Victoria is the largest lake on which continent?

3) Who wrote the novel "Pride and Prejudice"?

Questions

1) What nationality was St Patrick?
 

2) What is a Shamrock?
 

3) Why has the 3 leafed clover been adopted as a symbol of Christianity and worn on St Patrick's day?
 

4) How did St Patrick first arrive in Ireland?
 

5) There is a long tradition of parades on St Patrick's Day. Where did the tradition begin.
 

6) In what century did St Patrick's Day become an official public holiday in Ireland?
 

7) How old was Patrick when he first arrived in Ireland?
 

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Questions

1) What is the name of the world's largest coral reef system, located off the coast of Australia?

2) Who wrote the Harry Potter book series?

3) What is the name of the river that flows through Paris?