The present-day dartboard numbering sequence was designed by Brian Gamlin of Bury, UK in 1896.
2. 2001: A S O?
Answer: A Space Odyssey
Filmed by Stanley Kubrick, 2001: A Space Odyssey was adapted from the book The Sentinel by Arthur C Clarke - a British writer who also originated the plan (1945) for a system of communications satellites in geostationary orbit.
3. 1812 O?
Answer: Overture
The Russian composer Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)was commissioned to write this ceremonial Overture in 1880 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Russian victory over Napoleon. His works include 9 operas, 4 concertos and 3 ballets - Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker.
4. 1 P in a P T?
Answer: Partridge in a Pear Tree
From the Twelve Days of Christmas.
5. 79AD - E of V?
Answer: Eruption of Vesuvius
Vesuvius (Italian: Vesuvio) is an active volcano near Naples, Italy. In 79AD a powerful eruption completely buried the cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Oplonti.
6. 3 S T H?
Answer: Steps To Heaven
'Three Steps to Heaven', a 1959 song title by Eddie Cochran and a 1994 British film.
7. 4 S on a V?
Answer: Strings on a violin
The violin was developed in Italy during the 17th century. Antonio Stradivari(1644-1737) was considered the greatest of all violin makers.
8. 3 C in the F?
Answer: Coins in the Fountain
This film, released in 1954, won Academy Awards for Best Cinematography and Best Song (Frank Sinatra singing the title song).
9. 1961 F M in S?
Answer: First man in space
Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968) was a Soviet cosmonaut who became the first human in space aboard Vostok I. The first words spoken from a man in space: "Circling the earth in the orbital spaceship I marvelled at the beauty of our planet. people of the world, let us safeguard and enhance this beauty - do not destroy it!"
Gagarin died in March 1968 while test-piloting the MIG-15.
10. 3 W in M?
Answer: Witches in Macbeth
A tragedy by William Shakespeare based on the 16th century Holinshed Chronicles. First performed 1605-06.
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