US Daily Quiz — 27 July 2026

In the news recently...

At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, which actor was announced as joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe to play Ghost Rider?
💡 Ryan Gosling
The Gordie Howe International Bridge, which opened for traffic in July 2026, spans the Detroit River between the U.S. and which country?
💡 Canada
A Canadian woman working as an intern was arrested on suspicion of espionage at the operational headquarters of which military alliance?
💡 NATO

On this date (27 July)

On July 27, 1953, an armistice was signed ending active fighting in which Asian war that had begun in 1950?
💡 Korean War
On July 27, 1866, Cyrus Field successfully completed the laying of the first permanent transatlantic telegraph cable, connecting Newfoundland to which European country?
💡 Ireland
On July 27, 1694, which institution was founded in England by Scottish merchant William Paterson, becoming one of the world's oldest central banks?
💡 Bank of England