Daily Quiz | Events that happened on 21 August
On this day, the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre by three men and was recovered two years later.
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1 / 7 | This American composer was born on this day in 1904. Known for his jazz music, he is best known for writing jazz standards such as Blue and Sentimental, Jumpin’ at the Woodside, and One O’Clock Jump. Identify the composer.
2 / 7 | This country declared its independence from the Soviet Union on this day in 1991. It is one of the three Baltic states. Name the country.
3 / 7 | This US state became the 50th state of the US on this day in 1959. It is the only state that is not on the North American mainland, the only state that is an archipelago, and the only state located in the tropical zone. Name the state.
4/7 | This Disney animated film was released in the US on this day in 1942. This film features a white-tailed deer. This film received three Academy Award nominations. Name the film.
5 / 7 | This Indian musician, credited with popularizing the Shehnai, died on this day in 2006. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2001. Identify him.
6/7 | This Indian-American theoretical physicist was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 along with William A. Fowler, “…for theoretical studies of the physical processes important to the structure and evolution of stars”. Many concepts, institutions and inventions are named after him. He died on this day in 1995. Who was he?
7/7 | This retired Jamaican sprinter is widely regarded as the greatest sprinter of all time. He was born on August 21, 1986. He is an eight-time Olympic gold medalist and world record holder in the 100m, 200m and 4 × 100m relay. Name the sportsperson.
