January 2 in History AD 69 – The Roman legions in Germania Superior refuse to swear loyalty to Galba. They rebel and proclaim Vitellius as emperor. 366 – The Alemanni cross the frozen Rhine in large numbers, invading the Roman Empire. 533 – Mercurius becomes Pope John II, the first pope to adopt a new name upon elevation…
January 1 in History During the Middle Ages under the influence of the Catholic Church, many countries in western Europe decided to move the start of the year to one of several important Christian festivals – December 25 (the Nativity of Jesus), March…
Ellsworth Huntington Quiz Questions Ellsworth Huntington. Picture taken in 1920 and publicly available online at Yale’s Manuscripts and Archives. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) 1. When was Ellsworth Huntington born? a) 5 February 1884 b) 2 April 1882 c) 16 September 1876…
James Alfred Van Allen Quiz Questions Click here for answers 1. When was James Alfred Van Allen born? a) 4 February 1924 b) 2 April 1918 c) 7 September 1914 d) 28 December 1912 2. Where was James Alfred Van…
Kurt Waldheim Quiz Questions 1. When was Kurt Waldheim secretary general of United Nations? a) 1972-1981 b) 1945-1949 c) 1951-1960 d) 1961-1970 2. When was Kurt Waldheim born? a) 12 January 1919 b) 7 April 1914 c) 17 July 1918…
Andrew Huxley Quiz Questions Image of Andrew Huxley 2005, Trinity College Cambridge. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) 1. When did Andrew Huxley get Nobel Prize for Medicine? a) 1958 b) 1949 c) 1963 d) 1975 2. When was Andrew Huxley born? a)…
Inventions and Inventors A Air Brake : George Westinghouse, U.S.A. 1911. Air Conditioning : Willis Carrier, U.S.A. 1911. Airplane : engine-powered, Wilbur and Orville Wright, U.S.A., 1903. Airship : Henri Giffard, France, 1852; Ferdin von Zeppelin, Germany, 1900. Antibiotics :…
When the production of iron ore started in Pakistan? A. 1949B. 1957 (Correct)C. 1951D. 1958