May 1 is observed as International Workers’ Day. Here is a quiz on the same
QUESTION #2
This was the aftermath of a bombing that took place at a labour demonstration, which is related to the answer to the first question. This incident is considered significant to the origin of the International Workers’ Day. What is it called?
QUESTION #4
Even though the majority of countries observe International Workers’ Day on May 1, the United States also celebrates Labour Day to recognize the American labour movement. This is celebrated on which date every year?
Answers to the previous day’s daily quiz:
1. Which famous American jazz musician mooted the idea for an International Jazz Day and when was it first observed? Ans: Herbie Hancock and 2012
2. Which African city is the Global Host for 2024 the International Jazz Day Ans: Tangier, Morocco
3. Characterised by heavy mode modulation and few chord changes, which type of jazz had its pioneers in Miles Davis and John Coltrane? Ans: Modal Jazz
4. Bird, the 1988 biographical film, is about which famous jazz musician? Ans: Charlie Parker
5. What is the claim to fame of ‘Livery Stable Blues’ released in February 1917? Ans:First commercial jazz recording
6. Which musicians were nicknamed ‘High Priest of Bop’ and ‘King of the Clarinet’? Ans: Thelonious Monk and Artie Shaw
7.Whose autobiography is titled 'Lady Sings the Blues' and adapted into a 1972 movie? Ans: Billie Holiday.
Visual Question: Identify this legendary singer dubbed the 'the Lady of Swing'. Ans: Ella Fitzgerald
Early Birds
Prashant Nain – Rajmohan V – Jyot Prakash Gulati – Niharbala Behera – Sadhan Kumar Panda