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Questions

In 1897 Frank ---------- movie director (Its a Wonderful Life, Arsenic & Old Lace), born.?

In 1900 Britain proclaims protectorate over kingdom of---------- .?

In 1910 Passage of ---------- through tail of Halley's Comet causes near-panic.?

In 1912 Perry ---------- singer/TV (Perry Como Show, What did Delaware?), born.?

In 1919 Dame Margot ---------- England, ballerina (partner of Nureyev), born.?