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1. According to 17th Century Archbishop James Ussher, God created the Heavens and the Earth on or near this date in what year?
2. They leave every October 23rd and return every March 19th...what are they?
3. It was on this date in 1679 that a plot was uncovered against the future King James II of England. What was this plot called?
4. Demonstrations in opposition to Soviet rule started in which city on October 23rd, 1956?
5. It was during this time in 1962 that the world was on the brink of World War III. What was going on?
6. What 1942 WWII battle was the first major defeat for Nazi Germany in the African campaign?
7. Up until the attacks on New York and the Pentagon on September 11th, 2001 ('9/11'), the greatest loss of U.S. life in a terrorist attack occurred on October 23rd, 1983, in what location?
8. Which future major-league baseball Hall of Famer was first signed to the Triple-A Montreal Royals on October 23rd, 1945?
9. Gary Gabelich set the land speed record - which remained for well over a decade - when he drove to a speed of 622.4 mph (1,002 kph) at the Bonneville Salt Flats on October 23rd, 1970. What was the name of his record-setting vehicle?
10. Which of the following celebrities was NOT born on October 23rd?
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