On This Day: Henry VIII Married Catherine of Aragon in 1509
Henry VIII Wed Catherine of Aragon in 1509

On this day in 1509, King Henry VIII married Catherine of Aragon, the first of his six wives. Pope Clement VII's later refusal to annul the marriage triggered the break between Henry and the Roman Catholic Church, leading to the English Reformation.

Today's Trivia Questions

Test your knowledge with these questions:

  • The rock band Genesis was originally formed by pupils from which public school?
  • Who wrote the novel on which the 1960 Hitchcock movie "Psycho" was based?
  • On a British Ordnance Survey map, what do the letters "FB" indicate?
  • In Greek mythology, who was the mother of Apollo?
  • In the BBC sit-com "Steptoe and Son", what was Albert Steptoe's middle name?
  • Who were the five actors who became known as "The Rat Pack" in the 1960s?
  • What is the largest city on the Atlantic islands of the Azores?
  • Which fictional character was known as "The Demon Barber of Fleet Street"?
  • What are the four types of human teeth?
  • In the 2009 animated TV film of "The Gruffalo", who provided the voice of the Gruffalo?

Answers for June 10

Here are the answers to the questions from June 10:

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  1. Which five US states share a border with Nevada? Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon and Utah.
  2. How many of Henry VIII's wives lost their heads? Two (Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard).
  3. Which rock act opened the London Live Aid concert in 1985? Status Quo.
  4. Who is older, Superman or Batman? Superman (First appearance June 1938, Batman May 1939).
  5. What is the pseudonym of Eric Arthur Blair? George Orwell.
  6. Traditionally, what is made by a cooper? Barrels.
  7. In which country is the musical "The King and I" set? Siam (Thailand).
  8. Which planet in our solar system is nearest to the Sun? Mercury.
  9. In TV's "Thunderbirds", what was the name of Lady Penelope's chauffeur? Parker.
  10. The last novel written by Thomas Hardy told the tale of a stonemason's dreams of becoming a scholar; what was its title? Jude the Obscure.

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