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It Happened in February

The following questions are about events that have their anniversary in February

 

Which spaceship disintegrated on re-entry killing all 7 crew members in 2003?
Space Shuttle Columbia

 

In 1709, which sailor, who provided the inspiration for Robinson Crusoe, was rescued after spending 4 years as a castaway on an uninhabited island?
Alexander Selkirk

 

In 1807 the United Kingdom captured Montevideo from the Spanish during which wars?
Napoleonic Wars

 

The Human Body Quiz (Round 3)

 

What is the name of the light sensitive panel of cells at the rear of the eye?
Retina

 

What is the technical name for the shoulder blade?
Scapula

 

Where in the human body would you find the Latissimus Dorsi muscle?
The back

 

What is the body's second largest organ after the skin?
Liver

 

What is the name of the walnut sized gland found only in men which often becomes a source of cancer?
Prostate

 

Elvis Presley Quiz (Round 1)

 

Elvis was born in which town?
Tupelo, Mississippi

 

In what year was his first single 'Heartbreak Hotel' released?
1956

 

In which film of 1956 did Presley make his debut?
Love Me Tender

 

What happened to Elvis in 1958 that curtailed his recording career?
Military Service

 

Which backing singers worked with Elvis through the '60s?
The Jordanaires

 

It Happened in January

Historic events or anniversaries from January

It Was Love at First Sight (Round 107)

 

The river Clyde is the second longest in Scotland at what distance?

a) 109mls b)149mls c) 189mls
a) 109mls

 

Playing in the NBA which team are known as the 'Heat'
Miami

 

Who was the first Englishman to win the oldest of the 4 major golf championships?
Tony Jacklin

 

What is the longer and larger of the lower forearm bones called?
Ulna

 

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