A quiz about historic events that happened in the month of August

August 1965 The Constitution of the Cook Islands came into force, whereby the Cook Islands had self-governing status within which country?
New Zealand.

Born in 1792 which great and influential English Romantic poet wrote "To a Skylark" and "Ozymandias"?
Percy Bysshe Shelley

Which star of "Gentlemen Prefer Blonds" was born in August 1962?
Marilyn Monroe

A round of Football stadia

Whose debut album, released in 1977, was 'In The City'?
The Jam

Whose career roared after changing their name from Katy Hudson?
Katy Perry

Who was the first Eurovision winner for the UK?
Sandie Shaw

Which band were also known by the initials NKOTB?
New Kids on the Block

What is the stage name of Anna Mae Bullock?
Tina Turner

What is a Kippah? a) a fish b) a cap c) a small boat
b) a cap

Arthur's Seat is in which city?
Edinburgh

Which character has Barbara Knox played for over 45 years?
Rita Fairclough

Pb is the chemical symbol for what?
Lead

Between which two cities does the West Coast Mainline run?
London and Glasgow

How many feet make up a fathom?
6

Can you work out what these sweet treats are?