In September 1664, which governor of New Amsterdam surrendered to the English, ending Dutch power in North America?

In 1991, President George H.W. Bush named William Barr to replace Dick Thornburgh in which job? In one magazine cover story, which TV news personality discussed her new look after cosmetic surgery? In 1999, Pakistan's Nawaz Sharif tried to dismiss which army chief, but was overthrown by him instead? Which Liverpool-born horror author wrote and directed "Hellraiser" (1987)? In South Korea, Pagoda and Seoul Grand are what, which is also the surname of millions of people? In spring 1989, which Japanese prime minister resigned over the Recruit financial scandal? What are the large underground pipes that carry a city's water supply called? Under a 1904 treaty, which country agreed to build a railroad for Bolivia, whose coastline it had taken in the War of t…