EVENTS OF MAY 1

(e.g., 2004: This union grew to include Poland, Hungary and others. Answer: The European Union.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. 1999: The body of George Mallory was discovered on this mountain.

2. 1997: He was elected prime minister of the United Kingdom.

3. 1991: His 939th stolen base set a new record.

GRADUATE LEVEL

4. 1971: This corporation took over operation of U.S. passenger rail service.

5. 1960: Pilot Francis Gary Powers was shot down over Russia in this plane.

6. 1941: This famous Orson Welles film premiered in New York City.

PH.D. LEVEL

7. 1931: This landmark building officially opened in New York City.

8. 1909: This American singer, known as the “First Lady of Radio,” was born.

Answers: 1. Mount Everest. 2. Tony Blair. 3. Rickey Henderson. 4. Amtrak. 5. U-2 plane. 6. “Citizen Kane.” 7. The Empire State Building. 8. Kate Smith.

— North America Syndicate