UK Daily Quiz — 17 July 2026

In the news recently...

Which Scunthorpe-based steelmaker has been officially nationalised by the UK government?
💡 British Steel
Which Argentine substitute headed home Lionel Messi's 92nd-minute cross to send Argentina to the World Cup final?
💡 Lautaro Martinez
Which piece of legislation, named after a 1989 football disaster, was passed by the House of Commons in Keir Starmer's final days as prime minister?
💡 Hillsborough Law

On this date (17 July)

On 17 July 1955, which famous American theme park opened its doors for the first time in Anaheim, California?
💡 Disneyland
On 17 July 1945, which conference between Allied leaders began near Berlin, at which decisions about the post-war order in Europe were made?
💡 Potsdam Conference
On 17 July 1453, the Battle of Castillon brought an end to which prolonged medieval conflict between England and France?
💡 The Hundred Years War