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1. December 26, 1620, the Pilgrims dissembarked from the Mayflower and established the first New England colony. The voyage was originally intended for two ships. What was the name of the ship that never made it?
2. December 16, 1773, Boston, some folks are about to have a party. What were the architects of the 'Boston Tea Party' disguised as?
3. December 17, 1903, saw the Wright brothers' historic first flight, near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. What type of business did Wilbur and Orville own back in Dayton, Ohio?
4. The Norwegian explorer, Roald Amundsen, became the first man to reach the South Pole on December 14, 1911. What was the name of the ship in which the expedition travelled to Antartica?
5. Enrico Caruso gave his last performance at the Metropolitan Opera, New York, Christmas Eve, 1920. What role did he sing?
6. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour, on December 7, 1941, hastened the USA's entry into the Second World War. Which of these ships was NOT sunk by that attack?
7. Which great comic died on Christmas Day?
8. December 8, 1980, will always be remembered as the day a lunatic murdered John Lennon. What is the name of the great musician's killer?
9. On December 2, 1988 this woman was sworn in as the first woman prime minister of any Islamic state. Who is she?
10. Who conceded one of the closest presidential elections in U.S. history, on December 13, 2000?
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