Historical Dates and Firsts

Steve Jobs was named Financial Times Person of the Year in 2010 for 'remaking three industries' with iPod, iPhone, and iPad. 2010 marked the peak of his post-return influence before his death in 2011.

The FA Amateur Cup, a competition for amateur English football clubs, held its final tournament in 1974, won by Bishop's Stortford.

Napoleon Bonaparte was born on August 15, 1769 in Ajaccio, Corsica. This birth year is well-documented and places him in the right historical context for the French Revolution, which began in 1789 when he was 20 years old.

Agatha Christie wrote Curtain: Poirot's Last Case around 1940 during World War II. She deliberately stored it away for decades, intending it to be published posthumously. The novel was eventually published in 1975, the year after her death, but was actually written more than 30 years earlier.

Agatha Christie received the Mystery Writers of America's highest honor, the Grand Master Award, in 1955. This recognition came during her lifetime, acknowledging her immense contribution to the mystery genre.

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809. This date is well-documented and he would have been 52 years old when he became President in 1861. The other dates are significant for other Lincoln events (1860: elected President, 1865: assassinated).

The BMW M635CSi was a high-performance version of the BMW 6 Series and was introduced in 1987 as part of the E24 generation.

The Nintendo Wii was released in November 2006. It revolutionized gaming with its motion-sensing controls and introduced casual gaming to a massive audience. The Wii became one of Nintendo's best-selling consoles, known for titles like Wii Sports and Mario Kart.

Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone in 1876, which places the invention in the 1870s. The 1850s and 1860s are too early for the telephone's development, while the 1880s came after the telephone was already patented and being commercialized.

16 May 1983 is correct - Michael Jackson first performed the moonwalk during a live performance of 'Billie Jean' on the Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever television special. This iconic moment was broadcast live and introduced the moonwalk to a global audience, becoming one of the most famous dance moves in history.

The official name of the mascot Stumpy was released on 2 August 2010. The ICC unveiled the mascot about six months before the tournament to build promotional momentum.

The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889 for the World's Fair in Paris, commemorating the French Revolution centenary. The claimed answer (B) is correct.

International Mother Language Day was first observed in the year 2000 after UNESCO proclaimed it in 1999. The day has been celebrated annually on February 21 since then to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity.