On This Day: 01 October 1960 Nigeria gains independence from ---------- (National Day) ?

Questions

In 1904 ---------- Isherwood, novelist, playwright (I Am a Camera) born?

In 1907 ---------- escapes chains underwater at Aquatic Park in 57 seconds. ?

In 1914 Germans defeat Russians in Battle of---------- . ?

In 1920 ---------- amendment passes -- women's suffrage granted (about time!). ?

In 1972 Summer Olympics opened in---------- , West Germany. ?