Misc: In 1940 Patrick ---------- actor (Capt Picard-Star Trek Next Generation), born. ?

Questions

in march 1785, what future president succeeded ben franklin as minister to france?

in military terms, what is the opposite of 'advance'?

in mirc, what colour does control-4 give?

in motor racing, what is yellow?

in music, instrumental introduction to an opera or other musical or nonmusical dramatic work?