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1. On April 2, 1513 Spanish explorer Juan de Leon sighted land and claimed it for the Spanish Crown. In the vicinity of the place where he landed there is now a small harbour now called "Ponce de Leon Inlet". Where did he land?
2. Against the threat of Soviet Russian, twelve nations formed an alliance on April 4, 1949. What was this agreement?
3. What international event took place on April 6, 1896?
4. On April 10, 1847 I was born in Hungary and I eventually established a fund to annually award a prize for excellence in journalism. Who am I?
5. Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space on April 12, 1961 and completed a single orbit of the earth. How long was this flight?
6. I think we are familiar with the fact that on April 15, 1912 the luxury liner "Titanic" went down in the icy waters off Newfoundland. Over 1,500 persons drowned yet 700 were rescued. What was the name of the liner that rescued the 700?
7. I was born in London on April 16, 1889 and in 1975 was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. Previously I had spend many years in the USA and made many films before settling in Switzerland. Who am I?
8. On April 22, 1864 all newly minted coins in USA where stamped with "In God We Trust". When did this become the official motto of the USA?
9. Renowned as probably the most influential writer in the English language was born on April 23, 1564. Who is this writer?
10. In 1789 on April 28, the captain of a British ship was set adrift with 18 loyal crew members and they survived a 47 day voyage covering over 3,600 miles.
Who was this captain?
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