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Idiomatic expression : Let's call it a day.
problem trouble solution difficulty
love fear anger stress
Cooks cook cupcakes quickly.
You'll find me in Mercury, Earth, Mars and Jupiter but not in Venus or Neptune, who am I ?
On this day in 1992 the European Union was created as the Maastricht treaty was signed. The Euro became the European currency.
Six sick hicks nick six slick bricks with picks and sticks.
I fly but I haven't got wings. What am I?
Can you say this big number in English? 896 347 057
On this day in 1849, Harriet Tubman escaped from slavery for the second and final time.
Idiomatic expression : I don't buy it!
Today it's Lewis Capaldi's birthday, and also Vladimir Poutine's!
On this day in 1941, Franklin D. Roosevelt delivers "Day of infamy speech"to US Congress a day after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Frivolously fanciful Franny fried fresh fish furiously.
Which question can you never answer yes to?
On this day in 1939, Gone with the wind premiered in Atlanta.
In 1948, George R.R Martin, a famous American novelist, was born. Do you know his work ?
I have got a date at a quarter to eight. I'll see you at the gate, so don't be late !
On this day in 2015, terrorists staged coordinated attacks in Paris and its environs, the deadliest occuring at the Bataclan theatre and concert hall. 130 people were killed and more than 350 wounded.
On the 19th 1979, it is Hermione Granger's fictional birthday. (Harry Potter)
On this day in 1848, the Gold rush began in the USA because of James Marshall.
On this day in 1982, Catherine, Princess of Wales was born.
I thought a thought, but the thought I thought wasn't the thought I thought I thought.
Idiomatic expression : Are you an early bird or a night owl ?
On this day in 1919, Prohibition began = the production and sale of alcohol was illegal.
On this day in 1901, Queen Victoria died at age 81 . She had been Queen of England for 63 years 7 months and two days. Her son Edward VII succeeded her.
Which wristwatches are Swiss wristwatches?
On this day in 1559, Elizabeth I became the queen of England. She was the daughter of Ann Boleyn and King Henry VIII.
Today in the USA, Americans celebrate THANKSGIVING ! It is always celebrated o the 4th Thursday of the month.
Don't say : "I don't know" but instead say : 'I haven't the faintest clue !"
Excited executioner exercising his excising powers excessively.
On this day in 1990 Nelson Mandela was freed after 27 years as a political prisonner in South Africa. He was an anti apartheid campaigner and it was a turning point on the way for South Africa to become a democracy.
If practice makes perfect and perfect needs practice, I'm perfectly practiced and practically perfect.
In 2016, Selena Gomez achieved a world record for being the first person to reach 100 million followers on Instagram.
On this day in 1952, Elizabeth II became Queen of the United Kingdom. She succeeded her father George VI who died that day.
On this day in 1935, Amelia Earhart was the first pilot to fly from Hawaii to California!
What goes up and down but never moves?
Today is Saint Patrick's day !!
1986 : The Oprah Winfrey show aired for the first time. It's a talk show. It helped Winfrey become one of the most influential people in the world.
In 1937, J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit was published.
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Don't say : "I'm sorry" when you've made small mistakes but instead, say : my mistake !"/"my bad !" or "my apologies ! "
On this day in 1818 : the US Congress adopts the flag of the United States with 13 red and white stripes and 20 stars.
On December 4th, it's US National Sock Day : it's a day to celebrate the rarest of socks that manage to stick together and to mourn those socks that lost their significant others in the wash over the years.
On this day in 1940 Tom and Jerry cartoon debuted on MGM. It was created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera.
On this day in 1976, "Rocky" opens in cinemas.
Through three cheese trees, three free fleas flew.
Betty bought some butter but the butter was bitter so Betty bought some better butter to make the bitter butter better.
On this day in 2009, Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th president of the USA.
Poor people have it. Rich people need it. If you eat it, you die. What is it ?
I make a loud noise when I'm changing. I'm then bigger but weigh less. What am I ?
bean me eat pen
leader leather dead wealthy
On this day in 1924, the first Olympics began in Chamonix.
In 1960, Colin Firth, a famous English actor was born.
here ear pear near
fingers foot elbow arm
Idiomatic expression : Do you learn your lesson once in a blue moon?
On this day in 2001, Microsoft released Xbox, a video game console system.
In 1996, the Nintendo 64 gaming console was released in the USA. (It was initially named "the Nintendo Ultra 64" but was changed.)
I saw a kitten eating chicken in the kitchen.
On this day in 2018, there was the first drone rescue of swimmers by lifeguards in Australia.
What goes up but never comes down?
What month of the year has 28 days ?
On this day in 1884, the first fascicle of the "Oxford English dictionary" was published.
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I have a bed but I never sleep. What am I?
On this day in 1997 the Mars Pathfinder spacecraft is launched, successfully landing a rover, Sojourner, on Mars in July the same year.
On this day in 1982, Michael Jackson's thriller is released world wide. This album is thought to be the best selling album of all times. It won 8 Grammy Awards, including the award for Album of the Year in 1984.
On this day in 1982, the first artificial heart transplant was performed in the USA. The patient lived 112 days after the surgery.
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream.
Idiomatic expression : Don't count your chickens before they are hatched !
On this day it is Australia 's official National Day! It maks the establishment of the first European settlement on the Australian territory (1788). It is a public holiday.
What kind of room has no door or window?
Black Friday is the name given to the Friday following Thanksgiving.It traditionally marks the start of the Christmas shopping season. Many stores offer highly promoted sales at discounted prices.
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Today is National Bubble wrap day! Because it is very satisfying to pop the bubbles in the bubble wrap!
On this day in 1932, German physicist Albert Einstein was granted a visa to enter America..
On this day in 1948, Prince Charles, the eldest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the duke of Edinburgh, was born!
Don't say : "I'm very tired" but instead, say : "I'm exhausted"!
On this day in 1977, the music drama "Saturday night fever" starring John Travolta had its world premiere. It was a huge hit.And so was the soundtrack by the Bee Gees.
She sells seashells by the seashore.
What starts with T, ends with T, and has T inside it ?
To swear in English, you can say "shoot !" or "crap !"
On this day in 1492, 2 months after he had sailed from Spain, Christopher Columbus step ped on the New Wold (it was Bahamas, but he believed it was Japan!).
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Today is International Holocaust Remembrance day.
From 1941 to 1945, the Nazis committed the systematic murder of over 6 million Jews.The holocaust is also known as the Shoah.
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It's a day to remember those awful acts so that no one will suffer like that again.(created in 2005)
Today is National Carrot cake day! Sugar was expensive so bakers started to use carrots because of their natural sweetness .
On this day in 1881 Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone, receiving a patent for his device.
Three twisted twigs twirled together in the treacherous tornado, twisting and twirling tumultously.
On this day in 1879, Albert Einstein, the renowned physicist was born.
Betty loves the velvet vest best.
National Hug a bear day : You are not advised to go out and embrace real bears on this day : it will be extremely risky and might not end well. Hug a bear day was designed to raise awareness about the advantages of hugging.
1960 : The Flinstones debuted on ABC during prime time.
In 1950, Charles M. Schulz published a new comic called Peanut. Do you know characters from this comics?
On this day in 1999, Australians rejected the referendum to become a republic with a president as its head.
Don't say : "for example..." but instead, say : "for instance..."
Today is Red Nose Day !
Don't say: "it's very expensive!" Instead, say : "it's pricey!" or "it's a rip off !"
On this day, in 1947, the future Queen Elizabeth II married Philip Mountbatten at Westminster Abbey.
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On this day in 1558, at the death of Mary I, Elizabeth Tudor came to the English throne as Elizabeth I.
He was born on the 9th of October 1940. Do you know his name and why he is famous?
If two witches watched watches then which witch would watch which watch ?
We surely shall see the sun shine soon.
On this day in 1901, Queen Victoria's State Funeral took place in Windsor.
1994 : "Friends" debuted on NBC and continued for ten seasons.
I am the beginning of everything, the end of everywhere, the end of time and place. What am I ?
On this day in 1865, the 13th Amendment of the US constitution was passed. It officially abolished slavery.
The more of it there is, the less you can see. What is it?
On this day in 2020, Coca Cola was named the N°1 Plastic polluter in a "Break free from plastic" annual brand audit.
What can you catch but not throw?
On this day in 2003, Iraqi president Saddam Hussein was captured by US forces during the Iraq war . Three years later he was found guilty of crimes against humanity and was executed.
1851 : The New York Times published its first issue.
In 2001, the World Trade Center was attacked.
Six sleek swans swam swiftly southwards.
Oct 10th 1999 Thousands assembled to watch a giant Ferris wheel move into position as a new landmark on the London skyline. It is better known as the London Eye.
On this day in 1936, King Edward VIII abdicated for love after 326 days of reign. He is the shortest reigning monarch in British history. He wanted to marry Wallis Simpson who was divorcing for the second time. His brother became the king George VI.
1949 : the iconic Hollywoodland sign was changed to just Hollywood as we know it today.
Walt Disney released Steamboat Willie, the first animated film with sound to feature Mickey Mouse. The huge success of the cartoon helped make Mickey an iconic character .
On this day in 1926, Winnie the Pooh made his literary debut. He was created by A.A Milne. The books tell about his adventures with his friends Piglet, Owl, Rabbit and Eeyore.
On this day in 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat in the bus to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama and she was arrested.
What begins with an "e" and only contains one letter?
Smelly shoes and socks shock sisters.
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Don't say : "it's very funny !" but instead, say : "it's hilarious"!
On this day in 2004, Facebook was founded. It currently has one billion active users.
Idiomatic expression : When pigs fly !
When someone thanks you, you can say : "you're most welcome" "my pleasure" or "don't even mention it"
On this day in 1960, the first eight stars were added to the Holywood walk of fame. There are now more than 2400 five- pointed stars there.
1962 : James Bond makes his theatrical debut. The fictional British spy with the code name 007 was featured on the big screen for the first time in Dr No. The movie starred Sean Connery as James Bond.
Give Papa a cup of proper coffee in a copper coffee cup
Vivacious Val vacuumed Violet's very vivid vehicle.
Today is the National Pie day in the USA! It celebrates one of the Nation's favorite dessert.
On this day in 2009, Avatar, a science fiction thriller directed by James Cameron, was released internationally.
On this day in 2001, the film version of the popular book Harry Potter and the Philosopher's stone written by J.K Rowling was released. It starred Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter and followed Potter's first year at Hogwarts, a school for magic.
The comedy classic The Great Dictator premiered in New York in 1940. It's Charlie Chaplin's biggest box office success.
On this day in 2001, Wikipedia goes on line. It has since become the largest reference work on internet.
Idiomatic expression : You can't judge a book by its cover
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I have no life but I can die. What am I ?
The film Casablanca premiered this day in 1942 and became one of Holywood's most-revered films. It starred Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman and Paul Heinreid.
What is always in front of you but can't be seen ?
Argentina football star Diego Maradona died on this day in 2020. He was considered one of the greatest footballers of all time, known for such memorable plays as "the Hand of God" goal in the 1986 World cup. He died at age 60.
On this day in 1976, Agatha Christie died. She is the author of 66 detective novels and 14 short novel stories. She invented Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.
On this day in 2012, Peter Jackson's The hobbit, an Unexpected journey, the first in a series of movies based on J.R.R Tolkien's book, had its world premiere in New Zealand.
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In 2010, Kevin Systrom et Mike Krieger launched Instagram.
What has 13 hearts but no other organs?
On this day in 2007, Amazon.com began selling the Kindle, a wireless electronic reading device that played a key role in popularizing e-books.
On this day in 1958, Paddington Bear made his debut. This popular character first appeared in Michael Bond's illustrated book : A bear called Paddington.
What word contains 26 letters but has only three syllables?
Don't say : "I'm very happy ! " but instead, say : "I'm over the moon ! "
On this day in 1809, Edgar Allan Poe was born. He was a famous writer and poet. He was particularly good at writing horrifying stories.
1918: Ray Charles, a famous American singer, conductor and songwriter was born. (died in 2015).
In 2018 on this day, American comic book writer Stan Lee, who helped create such iconic characters and teams as The Fantastic Four, Spider Man, the Avengers and the X-Men for Marvel Comics, died at age 95.
Idiomatic expression : I am all ears !
On this day in 1990, he American comedy Home alone starring Macaulay Culkin had its world premiere. It was a huge hit! It became a TV staple during the Christmas holidays.
In 1919 on this day, United Artists was created. Charlie Chaplin was one of the founder.
The sculpture carved into the granit of Mount Rushmore, South Dakota, USA started on October 4th 1927. It shows the head of four famous Americans. Do you know their names?
In 2019, Elon Musk announced that he was building a spaceship called Starship that would travel to Mars and return to Earth.
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1948. World first internal pacemaker implanted. A 43 -year-old man called Arne Larsson was the recipient of the pacemaker which worked only for a few hours. However Larsson lived long after it stopped working.
Don't say : "I'm fine !" but instead, say : "I'm good / well, thanks for asking"
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On this day in 1984 Kathryn Dwyer Sullivan was the first woman to walk into space. She performed a 3.5 hour space walk !
Idiomatic expression : Give me a hand! Lend me a hand !
Don't say: "she's very cute" but instead say: "she's adorable"!
On this day in 1963,the 35th president of the United States, John F.Kennedy was shot by Lee Harvey Oswald in Dallas, Texas. He was the 4th American president to be assassinated. Do you know who were the others?
If a dog chews shoes, whose shoes does he choose?
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On this day in 1813, Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice was published. It was adapted in a movie in 2005.
American explorer Richard Byrd became the first person to fly over the South Pole. The flight took just over 18 hours.
On this day in 1899, Al Capone was born. He is a famous American gangster. His nickname was "Scarface".
On this day in 2019, Climate activist Greta Thunberg was named Time magazine's person of the year.
In 1863, American president Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday of November as Thanksgiving Day. The holiday has been celebrated annually since last year.
On this day in 1790, the first US president George Washington delivers his first state of the Union adress.
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On this day in 2023, China reported 60 000 COVID-19 related death in just over a month.
It's National Video Games day !
Idiomatic expression : Don't add insult to injury !
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How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood ?
It's the start of the school year !
On this day in 1965, Charlie Brown Christmas made air for the first time on TV. It is now screened every year at Christmas time around the world.
National peculiar People day is meant to celebrate all the people who are a little different, unusual or strange.
It is yours but you don't use it as often as others.
Idiomatic expression :
It's a piece of cake !
What do you have to break before you can use it ?
Leonardo Di Caprio, famous American actor and producer was born on this day in 1974
1971 : John Lennon released his solo single "Imagine".
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, where's the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?
1983 : Miss America crowned Vanessa Williams, the first black winner in New York City.
It's the National Punctuation Day, a celebration of the importance of the correct use of quotation marks and a day of celebration for those of us who use them correctly.
Give me a drink and I will die, give me food and I will get bigger. Who am I ?
If you've got me, you want to share me. But if you share me, you haven't kept me. What am I ?
It is so fragile that saying its name breaks it. What is it?
The thirty -three thieves thought that they thrilled the throne throughout Thursday.
On this day, in 1985, Garry Kasparov became the youngest ever Chess World Champion, aged 22. He defeated Anatoly Karpov.
On this day in 2016 , Republican Donald Trump was elected the 45th president of the United States, though his democratic opponent, Hillary Clinton won the popular vote.
In 2019, Greta Thunberg delivered an emotional speech at The United Nations Climate change summit.
1997 : Larry Page and Sergey Brin registered the domain name google.com
On this day in 2021, Avril Haines is sworn in as the first female US Director of National Intelligence by Kamala Harris.
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In 1905, Albert Einstein 's paper: "Does Inertia of a Body Depend Upon Its Energy Content ?" introducing the equation E=MC2 was published.
On this day in 2016, Amazon announced its first drone delivery in Cambridge.
On this day in 1927, the first Laurel and Hardy "Putting pants on Philip" movie was released.
On this day in 1873, "Around the world in eighty days" by Jules Verne was published in France.
It has been adapted for the cinema in 2004.
USA : in 1901, Theodore Roosevelt (not quite 43) became the 26th and youngest president in the nation's history (1901-1909).
Today is No Selfie Day in the USA ! It was established to cast a light on just how much this has become part of our culture. It's been revealed that the average girl spends 1 hour and 24 minutes each week trying to capture that perfect selfie ! + a study found that 379 people worlwide were killed due to selfies between 2008 and 2021 !
On this day in 2005, the world's first successful partial face transplant was performed by Dr Bernard Devauchelle, Benoit Lengelé and Jean-Michel Dubernard. They reconstructed Isabelle Dinoire's face in Amiens. She had been attacked by a dog.
When someone gives you a compliment, don't change the subject, but say : "thank you for the kind words" or "that's very kind of you"
Today is National Pizza day! How do you like yours?
1620 : The Mayflower set sail from Plymouth England , with 102 pilgrims. (It took them 65 days to arrive in America)
Idiomatic expression : You need to hit the books more.
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What has legs but cannot walk?
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Who's absent today?
What's the date today?
Write it on the board!
Let's improve your vocabulary!
Categories
The odd one out
tum
Sprig
What's special today?
A riddle
The mystery word
A tongue twister
We listened to...
We talked about...
We watched...
What did we do during the last lesson?
We read...
We discovered...
Did you have homework for today? Let's do the correction!
The odd one out
A riddle
A tongue twister
Let's improve your vocabulary !
What's special today ?
Sept 9th
Sept 8th
Sept 6th
Sept 5th
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The mystery word
Idiomatic expression : Let's call it a day.
problem trouble solution difficulty
love fear anger stress
Cooks cook cupcakes quickly.
You'll find me in Mercury, Earth, Mars and Jupiter but not in Venus or Neptune, who am I ?
On this day in 1992 the European Union was created as the Maastricht treaty was signed. The Euro became the European currency.
Six sick hicks nick six slick bricks with picks and sticks.
I fly but I haven't got wings. What am I?
Can you say this big number in English? 896 347 057
On this day in 1849, Harriet Tubman escaped from slavery for the second and final time.
Idiomatic expression : I don't buy it!
Today it's Lewis Capaldi's birthday, and also Vladimir Poutine's!
On this day in 1941, Franklin D. Roosevelt delivers "Day of infamy speech"to US Congress a day after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Frivolously fanciful Franny fried fresh fish furiously.
Which question can you never answer yes to?
On this day in 1939, Gone with the wind premiered in Atlanta.
In 1948, George R.R Martin, a famous American novelist, was born. Do you know his work ?
I have got a date at a quarter to eight. I'll see you at the gate, so don't be late !
On this day in 2015, terrorists staged coordinated attacks in Paris and its environs, the deadliest occuring at the Bataclan theatre and concert hall. 130 people were killed and more than 350 wounded.
On the 19th 1979, it is Hermione Granger's fictional birthday. (Harry Potter)
On this day in 1848, the Gold rush began in the USA because of James Marshall.
On this day in 1982, Catherine, Princess of Wales was born.
I thought a thought, but the thought I thought wasn't the thought I thought I thought.
Idiomatic expression : Are you an early bird or a night owl ?
On this day in 1919, Prohibition began = the production and sale of alcohol was illegal.
On this day in 1901, Queen Victoria died at age 81 . She had been Queen of England for 63 years 7 months and two days. Her son Edward VII succeeded her.
Which wristwatches are Swiss wristwatches?
On this day in 1559, Elizabeth I became the queen of England. She was the daughter of Ann Boleyn and King Henry VIII.
Today in the USA, Americans celebrate THANKSGIVING ! It is always celebrated o the 4th Thursday of the month.
Don't say : "I don't know" but instead say : 'I haven't the faintest clue !"
Excited executioner exercising his excising powers excessively.
On this day in 1990 Nelson Mandela was freed after 27 years as a political prisonner in South Africa. He was an anti apartheid campaigner and it was a turning point on the way for South Africa to become a democracy.
If practice makes perfect and perfect needs practice, I'm perfectly practiced and practically perfect.
In 2016, Selena Gomez achieved a world record for being the first person to reach 100 million followers on Instagram.
On this day in 1952, Elizabeth II became Queen of the United Kingdom. She succeeded her father George VI who died that day.
On this day in 1935, Amelia Earhart was the first pilot to fly from Hawaii to California!
What goes up and down but never moves?
Today is Saint Patrick's day !!
1986 : The Oprah Winfrey show aired for the first time. It's a talk show. It helped Winfrey become one of the most influential people in the world.
In 1937, J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit was published.
word bored lord sword
Don't say : "I'm sorry" when you've made small mistakes but instead, say : my mistake !"/"my bad !" or "my apologies ! "
On this day in 1818 : the US Congress adopts the flag of the United States with 13 red and white stripes and 20 stars.
On December 4th, it's US National Sock Day : it's a day to celebrate the rarest of socks that manage to stick together and to mourn those socks that lost their significant others in the wash over the years.
On this day in 1940 Tom and Jerry cartoon debuted on MGM. It was created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera.
On this day in 1976, "Rocky" opens in cinemas.
Through three cheese trees, three free fleas flew.
Betty bought some butter but the butter was bitter so Betty bought some better butter to make the bitter butter better.
On this day in 2009, Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th president of the USA.
Poor people have it. Rich people need it. If you eat it, you die. What is it ?
I make a loud noise when I'm changing. I'm then bigger but weigh less. What am I ?
bean me eat pen
leader leather dead wealthy
On this day in 1924, the first Olympics began in Chamonix.
In 1960, Colin Firth, a famous English actor was born.
here ear pear near
fingers foot elbow arm
Idiomatic expression : Do you learn your lesson once in a blue moon?
On this day in 2001, Microsoft released Xbox, a video game console system.
In 1996, the Nintendo 64 gaming console was released in the USA. (It was initially named "the Nintendo Ultra 64" but was changed.)
I saw a kitten eating chicken in the kitchen.
On this day in 2018, there was the first drone rescue of swimmers by lifeguards in Australia.
What goes up but never comes down?
What month of the year has 28 days ?
On this day in 1884, the first fascicle of the "Oxford English dictionary" was published.
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I have a bed but I never sleep. What am I?
On this day in 1997 the Mars Pathfinder spacecraft is launched, successfully landing a rover, Sojourner, on Mars in July the same year.
On this day in 1982, Michael Jackson's thriller is released world wide. This album is thought to be the best selling album of all times. It won 8 Grammy Awards, including the award for Album of the Year in 1984.
On this day in 1982, the first artificial heart transplant was performed in the USA. The patient lived 112 days after the surgery.
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream.
Idiomatic expression : Don't count your chickens before they are hatched !
On this day it is Australia 's official National Day! It maks the establishment of the first European settlement on the Australian territory (1788). It is a public holiday.
What kind of room has no door or window?
Black Friday is the name given to the Friday following Thanksgiving.It traditionally marks the start of the Christmas shopping season. Many stores offer highly promoted sales at discounted prices.
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Today is National Bubble wrap day! Because it is very satisfying to pop the bubbles in the bubble wrap!
On this day in 1932, German physicist Albert Einstein was granted a visa to enter America..
On this day in 1948, Prince Charles, the eldest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the duke of Edinburgh, was born!
Don't say : "I'm very tired" but instead, say : "I'm exhausted"!
On this day in 1977, the music drama "Saturday night fever" starring John Travolta had its world premiere. It was a huge hit.And so was the soundtrack by the Bee Gees.
She sells seashells by the seashore.
What starts with T, ends with T, and has T inside it ?
To swear in English, you can say "shoot !" or "crap !"
On this day in 1492, 2 months after he had sailed from Spain, Christopher Columbus step ped on the New Wold (it was Bahamas, but he believed it was Japan!).
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Today is International Holocaust Remembrance day.
From 1941 to 1945, the Nazis committed the systematic murder of over 6 million Jews.The holocaust is also known as the Shoah.
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It's a day to remember those awful acts so that no one will suffer like that again.(created in 2005)
Today is National Carrot cake day! Sugar was expensive so bakers started to use carrots because of their natural sweetness .
On this day in 1881 Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone, receiving a patent for his device.
Three twisted twigs twirled together in the treacherous tornado, twisting and twirling tumultously.
On this day in 1879, Albert Einstein, the renowned physicist was born.
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National Hug a bear day : You are not advised to go out and embrace real bears on this day : it will be extremely risky and might not end well. Hug a bear day was designed to raise awareness about the advantages of hugging.
1960 : The Flinstones debuted on ABC during prime time.
In 1950, Charles M. Schulz published a new comic called Peanut. Do you know characters from this comics?
On this day in 1999, Australians rejected the referendum to become a republic with a president as its head.
Don't say : "for example..." but instead, say : "for instance..."
Today is Red Nose Day !
Don't say: "it's very expensive!" Instead, say : "it's pricey!" or "it's a rip off !"
On this day, in 1947, the future Queen Elizabeth II married Philip Mountbatten at Westminster Abbey.
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On this day in 1558, at the death of Mary I, Elizabeth Tudor came to the English throne as Elizabeth I.
He was born on the 9th of October 1940. Do you know his name and why he is famous?
If two witches watched watches then which witch would watch which watch ?
We surely shall see the sun shine soon.
On this day in 1901, Queen Victoria's State Funeral took place in Windsor.
1994 : "Friends" debuted on NBC and continued for ten seasons.
I am the beginning of everything, the end of everywhere, the end of time and place. What am I ?
On this day in 1865, the 13th Amendment of the US constitution was passed. It officially abolished slavery.
The more of it there is, the less you can see. What is it?
On this day in 2020, Coca Cola was named the N°1 Plastic polluter in a "Break free from plastic" annual brand audit.
What can you catch but not throw?
On this day in 2003, Iraqi president Saddam Hussein was captured by US forces during the Iraq war . Three years later he was found guilty of crimes against humanity and was executed.
1851 : The New York Times published its first issue.
In 2001, the World Trade Center was attacked.
Six sleek swans swam swiftly southwards.
Oct 10th 1999 Thousands assembled to watch a giant Ferris wheel move into position as a new landmark on the London skyline. It is better known as the London Eye.
On this day in 1936, King Edward VIII abdicated for love after 326 days of reign. He is the shortest reigning monarch in British history. He wanted to marry Wallis Simpson who was divorcing for the second time. His brother became the king George VI.
1949 : the iconic Hollywoodland sign was changed to just Hollywood as we know it today.
Walt Disney released Steamboat Willie, the first animated film with sound to feature Mickey Mouse. The huge success of the cartoon helped make Mickey an iconic character .
On this day in 1926, Winnie the Pooh made his literary debut. He was created by A.A Milne. The books tell about his adventures with his friends Piglet, Owl, Rabbit and Eeyore.
On this day in 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat in the bus to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama and she was arrested.
What begins with an "e" and only contains one letter?
Smelly shoes and socks shock sisters.
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Don't say : "it's very funny !" but instead, say : "it's hilarious"!
On this day in 2004, Facebook was founded. It currently has one billion active users.
Idiomatic expression : When pigs fly !
When someone thanks you, you can say : "you're most welcome" "my pleasure" or "don't even mention it"
On this day in 1960, the first eight stars were added to the Holywood walk of fame. There are now more than 2400 five- pointed stars there.
1962 : James Bond makes his theatrical debut. The fictional British spy with the code name 007 was featured on the big screen for the first time in Dr No. The movie starred Sean Connery as James Bond.
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Vivacious Val vacuumed Violet's very vivid vehicle.
Today is the National Pie day in the USA! It celebrates one of the Nation's favorite dessert.
On this day in 2009, Avatar, a science fiction thriller directed by James Cameron, was released internationally.
On this day in 2001, the film version of the popular book Harry Potter and the Philosopher's stone written by J.K Rowling was released. It starred Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter and followed Potter's first year at Hogwarts, a school for magic.
The comedy classic The Great Dictator premiered in New York in 1940. It's Charlie Chaplin's biggest box office success.
On this day in 2001, Wikipedia goes on line. It has since become the largest reference work on internet.
Idiomatic expression : You can't judge a book by its cover
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I have no life but I can die. What am I ?
The film Casablanca premiered this day in 1942 and became one of Holywood's most-revered films. It starred Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman and Paul Heinreid.
What is always in front of you but can't be seen ?
Argentina football star Diego Maradona died on this day in 2020. He was considered one of the greatest footballers of all time, known for such memorable plays as "the Hand of God" goal in the 1986 World cup. He died at age 60.
On this day in 1976, Agatha Christie died. She is the author of 66 detective novels and 14 short novel stories. She invented Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.
On this day in 2012, Peter Jackson's The hobbit, an Unexpected journey, the first in a series of movies based on J.R.R Tolkien's book, had its world premiere in New Zealand.
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In 2010, Kevin Systrom et Mike Krieger launched Instagram.
What has 13 hearts but no other organs?
On this day in 2007, Amazon.com began selling the Kindle, a wireless electronic reading device that played a key role in popularizing e-books.
On this day in 1958, Paddington Bear made his debut. This popular character first appeared in Michael Bond's illustrated book : A bear called Paddington.
What word contains 26 letters but has only three syllables?
Don't say : "I'm very happy ! " but instead, say : "I'm over the moon ! "
On this day in 1809, Edgar Allan Poe was born. He was a famous writer and poet. He was particularly good at writing horrifying stories.
1918: Ray Charles, a famous American singer, conductor and songwriter was born. (died in 2015).
In 2018 on this day, American comic book writer Stan Lee, who helped create such iconic characters and teams as The Fantastic Four, Spider Man, the Avengers and the X-Men for Marvel Comics, died at age 95.
Idiomatic expression : I am all ears !
On this day in 1990, he American comedy Home alone starring Macaulay Culkin had its world premiere. It was a huge hit! It became a TV staple during the Christmas holidays.
In 1919 on this day, United Artists was created. Charlie Chaplin was one of the founder.
The sculpture carved into the granit of Mount Rushmore, South Dakota, USA started on October 4th 1927. It shows the head of four famous Americans. Do you know their names?
In 2019, Elon Musk announced that he was building a spaceship called Starship that would travel to Mars and return to Earth.
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1948. World first internal pacemaker implanted. A 43 -year-old man called Arne Larsson was the recipient of the pacemaker which worked only for a few hours. However Larsson lived long after it stopped working.
Don't say : "I'm fine !" but instead, say : "I'm good / well, thanks for asking"
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On this day in 1984 Kathryn Dwyer Sullivan was the first woman to walk into space. She performed a 3.5 hour space walk !
Idiomatic expression : Give me a hand! Lend me a hand !
Don't say: "she's very cute" but instead say: "she's adorable"!
On this day in 1963,the 35th president of the United States, John F.Kennedy was shot by Lee Harvey Oswald in Dallas, Texas. He was the 4th American president to be assassinated. Do you know who were the others?
If a dog chews shoes, whose shoes does he choose?
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On this day in 1813, Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice was published. It was adapted in a movie in 2005.
American explorer Richard Byrd became the first person to fly over the South Pole. The flight took just over 18 hours.
On this day in 1899, Al Capone was born. He is a famous American gangster. His nickname was "Scarface".
On this day in 2019, Climate activist Greta Thunberg was named Time magazine's person of the year.
In 1863, American president Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday of November as Thanksgiving Day. The holiday has been celebrated annually since last year.
On this day in 1790, the first US president George Washington delivers his first state of the Union adress.
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On this day in 2023, China reported 60 000 COVID-19 related death in just over a month.
It's National Video Games day !
Idiomatic expression : Don't add insult to injury !
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How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood ?
It's the start of the school year !
On this day in 1965, Charlie Brown Christmas made air for the first time on TV. It is now screened every year at Christmas time around the world.
National peculiar People day is meant to celebrate all the people who are a little different, unusual or strange.
It is yours but you don't use it as often as others.
Idiomatic expression :
It's a piece of cake !
What do you have to break before you can use it ?
Leonardo Di Caprio, famous American actor and producer was born on this day in 1974
1971 : John Lennon released his solo single "Imagine".
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, where's the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?
1983 : Miss America crowned Vanessa Williams, the first black winner in New York City.
It's the National Punctuation Day, a celebration of the importance of the correct use of quotation marks and a day of celebration for those of us who use them correctly.
Give me a drink and I will die, give me food and I will get bigger. Who am I ?
If you've got me, you want to share me. But if you share me, you haven't kept me. What am I ?
It is so fragile that saying its name breaks it. What is it?
The thirty -three thieves thought that they thrilled the throne throughout Thursday.
On this day, in 1985, Garry Kasparov became the youngest ever Chess World Champion, aged 22. He defeated Anatoly Karpov.
On this day in 2016 , Republican Donald Trump was elected the 45th president of the United States, though his democratic opponent, Hillary Clinton won the popular vote.
In 2019, Greta Thunberg delivered an emotional speech at The United Nations Climate change summit.
1997 : Larry Page and Sergey Brin registered the domain name google.com
On this day in 2021, Avril Haines is sworn in as the first female US Director of National Intelligence by Kamala Harris.
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In 1905, Albert Einstein 's paper: "Does Inertia of a Body Depend Upon Its Energy Content ?" introducing the equation E=MC2 was published.
On this day in 2016, Amazon announced its first drone delivery in Cambridge.
On this day in 1927, the first Laurel and Hardy "Putting pants on Philip" movie was released.
On this day in 1873, "Around the world in eighty days" by Jules Verne was published in France.
It has been adapted for the cinema in 2004.
USA : in 1901, Theodore Roosevelt (not quite 43) became the 26th and youngest president in the nation's history (1901-1909).
Today is No Selfie Day in the USA ! It was established to cast a light on just how much this has become part of our culture. It's been revealed that the average girl spends 1 hour and 24 minutes each week trying to capture that perfect selfie ! + a study found that 379 people worlwide were killed due to selfies between 2008 and 2021 !
On this day in 2005, the world's first successful partial face transplant was performed by Dr Bernard Devauchelle, Benoit Lengelé and Jean-Michel Dubernard. They reconstructed Isabelle Dinoire's face in Amiens. She had been attacked by a dog.
When someone gives you a compliment, don't change the subject, but say : "thank you for the kind words" or "that's very kind of you"
Today is National Pizza day! How do you like yours?
1620 : The Mayflower set sail from Plymouth England , with 102 pilgrims. (It took them 65 days to arrive in America)
Idiomatic expression : You need to hit the books more.
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What has legs but cannot walk?
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