The following quiz questions were submitted by Perry Bartlett. Perry runs a quiz night at Floyd's Bar, Cerro Branco, Albufeira in Portugal every Saturday & Wednesday night at 10pm. Many thanks Perry.

1. Who took the oath as the first elected president of the USA today in 1789?

2. Born today in 1923, which of the Munsters was played by Al Lewis?

3. With which type of music do we most associate Muddy Waters, who died today in 1983?

4. The Louisiana Purchase was signed today in 1803, which country sold the land to the USA?

5. 52 today (2008), who is the King of Sweden?

6. Which Italian director, who died today in 1989, brought us The Man With No Name?

7. Who is the only presenter to have been with Virgin Radio, since it first began broadcasting today in 1993?

8. 27 today (2008), for which international side does Manchester Utd defender John O?Shea play?

9. Who acceded to the throne of the Netherlands today in 1980?

10. How old is Leslie Grantham today (2008)?

ANSWERS 

1. George Washington

2. Grandpa

3. Blues

4. France

5. Carl XVI Gustaf

6. Sergio Leone

7. Russ Williams

8. Ireland

9. Queen Beatrix

10. 67