Published: Saturday 30th September 2017
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What event took place on 8th August 1963 at Ledburn, Buckinghamshire?
The Great Train Robbery.
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The novel "Catch-22" was first published in 1961, who was the author?
Joseph Heller.
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Who were introduced in a Doctor Who episode in December 1963?
The Daleks.
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Which country left NATO in 1966 before finally re-joining 43 years later?
France.
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Which player when selected by the MCC caused the cancellation of the 1968 South African cricket tour?
Basil DOliveria.
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What city hosted the 1960 Summer Olympics?
Rome (Italy).
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Who was sacked as drummer with The Beatles in August 1962, to be replaced by Ringo Starr?
Pete Best.
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Who, in 1964 became the first black actor to win the Best Actor Oscar?
Sidney Poitier.
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For what was Muhammed Ali banned from boxing for 3 years in 1966?
Refusing US military service.
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Which British driver became the 1962 Formula One World Champion, beating Jim Clark into second place?
Graham Hill.
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What name was given to Dawley New Town after an Act of Parliament in 1968?
Telford.
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Which country declared UDI in November 1965?
Rhodesia (Zimbabwe).
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What event of July 20th 1969 was watched live by a then record 500 million viewers?
The first moon landing.
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What was the name of the yacht that Sir Francis Chichester sailed single handed around the World in 1967?
Gypsy Moth IV.
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Which "talking" horse made his debut on US television in 1961?
Mr. Ed.
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Which city hosted the last two nights of The Beatles last live UK tour in 1965?
Cardiff.
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What rank was Elvis Presley when he was discharged from the US Army in March 1960?
Sergeant.
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Which team won the FA Cup for the first time in their history in 1964, beating Preston North End in the final?
West Ham United.
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Who headlined the 1969 Isle of Wight festival, his first major appearance since a motorcycle accident in 1966?
Bob Dylan.
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Shown on BBC TV in 1966, who directed the TV play "Cathy Come Home"?
Ken Loach.
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