Daily Quiz : On August 13 events
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On this day in 1521, Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés captured Tenochtitlán (now Mexico City) after a 93-day siege, subsequently ending which empire’s rule?
Published – August 13, 2025 05:00 pm IST

Daily Quiz : On August 13 events
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On this day in 1521, Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés captured Tenochtitlán (now Mexico City) after a 93-day siege, subsequently ending which empire’s rule?
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This Cuban politician and revolutionary was born on this day in 1926. He served as the Prime Minister of Cuba from 1959 to 1976 and President from 1976 to 2008.
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Scottish inventor John Logie Baird was born on this day in 1888. He is known for which invention?
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This American cooking expert was known for her programs on public television. She became known for her humour and hearty voice. She died on this day in 2004. Meryl Streep portrayed her character in one of the films. Name her.
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This American actor and comedian was best known for his role as the Cowardly Lion as well as his counterpart Kansas farmworker “Zeke” in the MGM adaptation of The Wizard of Oz (1939). Who was he?
Published – August 13, 2025 05:00 pm IST
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