geography: Name the capital city of Rhode Island.?

Questions

In 1982 Israeli troops reach outskirts of---------- . ?

In 1985 Claus ---------- acquitted on charges he tried to murder his wife. ?

In 1770 Captain ---------- runs aground on Australian Great Barrier Reef.?

In 1776 John ---------- (in England), painter, born.?

In 1864 Richard ---------- (in Germany), composer, born.?