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In august of which year were the Olympic Games held in Berlin?
1936

 

In 1960 which city was declared to be the federal capital of Pakistan?
Islamabad

 

Born in August 1803, this man went on to become a gardener and architect and designed the Crystal Palace.
Joseph Paxton

 

What is the name of the author, born in August 1819, whose best known novel is Moby-Dick?
Herman Melville

 

The signing of the United States Declaration of Independence took place in august of which year?
1776

 

Born in 1884, Henri Cornet, at aged 19 is the youngest ever winner of which endurance race?
Tour de France

 

In 1305 the leader of the Scottish resistance against England (made famous in the film 'Braveheart') was captured and ultimately executed. What was his name?
William Wallace

 

In 1620, which ship departed from Southampton, England on its first attempt to reach North America.
Mayflower

 

Born in 1862, Joseph Merrick became known as what due to his deformities?
Elephant Man

 

Who was the English actor who died in august 2000 famed for his roles in several Ealing comedies including 'The Lady Killers' and 'Kind Hearts and Coronets'
Alec Guinness