here you go folks, most of you will enjoy this and know a lot of the answers 
QUIZ HISTORY DATES PART ONE – 5 points each right answer- 2 points for a funny answer
1 On 31st Oct 1971 an iconic building was damaged in London by a bomb. Which one?
2 Born 31st Oct 1967 Robert Matthew Van Winkle ...he is better known by his stage name. What is it?
3 This week in 1605 a famous plot was discovered in England. Who was the main perpetrator and what was the plot?
4 This week in 1999 which Commonwealth country decided not to be become a republic?
5 In 1986 this week the first case of this was found in certain animals in England. What animal and what was it called?
6 This week in 2007 some people went on strike in USA. Who were they?
7 This week in 1922 what was discovered in Egypt?
8 31st October 1961 which famous film director was born in Australia?
9 This day in 1993 which young actor from USA died? His brother still acts
10 On this day 1984 which famous Prime Minister was assassinated?
PART 2 QUESTIONS ENTERTAINMENT- 5 points for the right answer - 2 points for a funny answer
1 On this day in 1953 which country began TV broadcasting?
2 On this date in 1968 which Monkey got married?
3 This date 1724 which composer and which opera premiered at Kings Theatre London?
4 This date 1970 which famous lead singer was put in jail for indecent exposure?
5 This date in 1969 which rock band released their second album in UK?
6 This date 1953 which opera became the first to be televised?
7 This date In 1990 in Seattle which singer dumped fish in another acts dressing room, they retaliated by appearing naked during his set late. Name both?
8 This date in 2005 whose white suit sold for 118000 dollars at a Las Vegas auction?
9 this day in 2015 which boy band played their last ever gig in Sheffield ?
10 This day in 1998 who were the opening act for Kiss on their Psycho Circus tour?