UK Daily Quiz — 24 July 2026

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England beat France 6-4 at the 2026 World Cup to secure their best result since 1966. What position did they finish?
💡 Third
Which Croatian football legend, who turns 41 in September 2026, signed a new contract extension with AC Milan?
💡 Luka Modric
According to BBC political editor Chris Mason, Andy Burnham became which number Prime Minister in the space of just four years?
💡 Fifth

On this date (24 July)

On 24 July 1969, which NASA spacecraft splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, completing the first crewed mission to land on the Moon?
💡 Apollo 11
On 24 July 1923, the Treaty of Lausanne was signed, establishing the modern borders of which country that had emerged from the ruins of the Ottoman Empire?
💡 Turkey
On 24 July 1567, Mary Queen of Scots was forced to abdicate in favour of her one-year-old son, who became which Scottish king?
💡 James VI