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1. In October 2003 why did the England football team (soccer team as it is known within Funtrivia) threaten to boycott their vital European Championship game away to Turkey?
2. What was the score in the Turkey v England European Championship game in October 2003?
3. In October 2003 which film star became the governor-elect of California?
4. According to a United Nations Population Fund report in October 2003 about how many young people (between the ages of 15 to 24) are infected with the HIV virus every day?
5. In October 2003 what nationality was the prince who gave up his right of succession to the crown in order to marry?
6. In October 2003 who celebrated their 25th anniversary in office?
7. In October 2003 there was a train crash one Sunday morning on the London Underground. The train hit a tunnel wall. At which station was the accident?
8. In October 2003 which of these organizations had five members resign and three more suspended immediately following a TV undercover exposure of racist activities by their new recruits?
9. By October 2003 what did "IDS" mean in political parlance in Britian?
10. Who at the end of October 2003 was expected to become the new leader of the Conservative Party, almost certainly taking it into the next general election?
11. What did Diane Abbott (Labour Member of Parliament) famously describe as "indefensible" to the media in October 2003?
12. In October 2003 the workers in which public service were starting to go on strike in different areas, starting from London?
13. Did the Pope beatify Mother Teresa in October 2003?
14. In October 2003 the ex-butler to Princess Diana published a book about her. It contained an alleged letter from her about someone who was going to tamper with the brakes of her car. What is the butler's name?
15. In October 2003 the Prime Minister Tony Blair was admitted to hospital for what stated reason?
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