6 questions across 2 rounds · tap a question to reveal its answer
In the news recently...
Which former Greater Manchester mayor is widely tipped to become the next Labour leader and Prime Minister?
💡 Andy Burnham
Which former chairman of the US Federal Reserve, often described as the architect of the modern American economy, died aged 100?
💡 Alan Greenspan
Which Scottish swimmer with inoperable brain tumours is targeting a home medal at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games?
💡 Archie Goodburn
On this date (23 June)
On 23 June 1940, which German leader made a brief early-morning tour of occupied Paris, his only visit to the French capital?
💡 Adolf Hitler
On 23 June 1757, the Battle of Plassey gave the British East India Company control over Bengal after defeating the Nawab Siraj ud-Daulah. Which British commander led the Company's forces to victory?
💡 Robert Clive
On 23 June 1956, Gamal Abdel Nasser was confirmed as President of Egypt in a referendum. He had come to prominence as a leader of which 1952 movement that overthrew King Farouk?