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1 In which year was the guillotine last used for execution in France?
A 1977. The last execution in France occurred when the state beheaded Hamida Djandoubi in Marseille. As a Tunisian murderer, Djandoubi faced conviction for kidnapping, torture, and murder. Furthermore, France officially abolished the death penalty in 1981, closing this chapter of its legal history.
2 In which year did the Channel Tunnel open?
A 1994. The Channel Tunnel opened in 1994 following a rigorous six-year construction period. Today, it holds the title of the longest undersea tunnel in the world. Specifically, the structure incorporates three parallel tunnels. While two outer tunnels carry passenger and freight trains, a smaller central tunnel provides essential ventilation and emergency access.
3 In which year were coal mines in Britain nationalised?
A 1947. Parliament passed the Coal Industry Nationalisation Act in July 1946. Consequently, this legislation established the National Coal Board (NCB) to manage the country’s vast energy resources.
4 In which year did man last walk on the Moon?
A 1972, during the Apollo 17 mission. The astronauts who participated in that final moonwalk were Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt.
5 In which year did the R101 Airship crash in France?
A 1930. After trial flights and subsequent modifications to increase lifting capacity, which included lengthening the ship by 46 ft (14 m) to add another gasbag, the R101 crashed in France during its maiden overseas voyage on 5 October 1930, killing 48 of the 54 people on board.
6 In what year did Finland become a member of the EU?
A 1995. Along with Austria and Sweden. At that time, the EU expanded from 12 to 15 member states.
7 In which year did Queen Elizabeth II officially open the Thames Flood barrier?
A 1984. The barrier cost £461 million (£1.49 billion now). Total construction cost was around £535 million (£2.4 billion at 2024 prices) with an additional £100 million for river defences.
8 In which year did the National Lottery start in the UK?
A 1994. on 19 November 1994. Since then, more than £39 billion from ticket sales has gone towards funding good causes in the arts, sport, heritage and communities across the UK.
9 Which was the first year the World Cup final was televised in colour?
A 1970 (Brazil v Italy). While some countries already utilised colour television, the 1970 World Cup in Mexico marked the first time broadcasters beamed the tournament internationally in colour. Specifically, this event introduced a global audience to the vibrant reality of professional football.
10 In which year did three astronauts lose their lives when a fire swept through the command module during a preflight test?
A 1967 – Feb. 21st. Astronauts Virgil Grissom, Edward White and Roger Chaffee