In 1981, James G. Nourse hit the bestseller list with "The Simple Solution to..." which puzzle?

In 1926, which New York swimmer became the first woman to swim the English Channel? In 1976, a separatist party led by René Lévesque came to power in which Canadian province? In 1978, the Duchess of Alba, one of the wealthiest women in which country, married an ex-priest? In 1979, which TV sitcom got a new setting and a new title, "Archie Bunker's Place"? In 1984, which Democrat won election to the U.S. Senate from Tennessee, succeeding Howard Baker? In 1984, with $1,000 and a dream, who founded a computer company later named for himself? In 1984, women in Liechtenstein were given which right in national elections for the first time? In 1986, which Procter & Gamble cleansing powder offered a free guide to a famous celestial visitor returning that year?