Q: What is
the name of the city that was planned and partly laid out by Major Pierre
Charles L'Enfant, a French engineer, in the late 1700s? And, who the city was
named after?
A: Washington, D.C. With
Washington being named after our first President, George Washington, and the
district being named after Christopher Columbus.
Q: Which jewel is perceived as a symbol
of success?
A: The
birthstone for May, the emerald, is perceived as a symbol of success. Even more
than the diamond, this jewel has been a favorite of emperors and kings.
Q: Joe Zawinul and Wayne Shorter were the leader and co leader of Weather
Report which they formed in 1970. They are also alums of what jazz great who
was one of the first to play Jazz Fusion?
A: Miles Davis. Joe
Zawinul and Wayne Shorter worked with Miles Davis in the late 1960's. They
formed Weather Report in 1970 and disbanded in 1987. Sadly Joe Zawinul passed
away in September 11, 2007.
Q: On
Aug. 29, 1958, 15-year-old
George Harrison joined John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Ken Brown in group that
was named what?
A: The Quarrymen. They were hired to perform at Liverpool’s Casbah Coffee Club.
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