Historical Events of August 19 Quiz

Question 1

Which country conducted its fourth nuclear test on 19 August 1966?

Accepted Answer

China

Answer

France

Answer

Soviet Union

Answer

Britain

Question 2

What event occurred on the shores of Dieppe on 19 August 1942?

Accepted Answer

Failed raid by English and Canadian forces

Answer

French army surrender

Answer

German army victory

Answer

Normandy Landing

Question 3

Which important day in Indian history is observed on 19 August?

Accepted Answer

National Photography Day

Answer

Independence Day

Answer

Republic Day

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National Education Day

Question 4

Which country declared a state of emergency on 19 August 1944?

Accepted Answer

Sweden

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Norway

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Denmark

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Finland

Question 5

Which Indian leader was awarded the Bharat Ratna on 19 August 1977?

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru

Answer

Rajendra Prasad

Answer

Sardar Patel

Answer

Lal Bahadur Shastri

Question 6

Which international treaty was signed on 19 August 1987?

Accepted Answer

Esquipulas II Accord

Answer

Helsinki Accord

Answer

Moscow Treaty

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Paris Treaty

Question 7

What notable event is 19 August 1692 known for?

Accepted Answer

Last Salem Witch Trial executions

Answer

American Declaration of Independence

Answer

Start of French Revolution

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Establishment of British Empire

Question 8

Which African country gained independence on 19 August 1960?

Accepted Answer

Kenya

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Tanzania

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Nigeria

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Gambia

Question 9

What significant event occurred for Baltic states on 19 August 1989?

Accepted Answer

Baltic Human Chain

Answer

Fall of Berlin Wall

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Prague Spring

Answer

Dissolution of Soviet Union

Question 10

Which major power failure occurred on 19 August 2003?

Accepted Answer

North American Blackout

Answer

African Energy Crisis

Answer

European Power Crisis

Answer

Asian Grid Failure

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