NEW YEAR - WITH HONOURS

The video covers the New Year celebration in Trafalgar Square, Donald Campbell's record-breaking achievements, Stanley Matthews' knighthood, and sporting honours for athletes like Mary Rand, Anne Packer, and Robbie Brightwell. It highlights significant achievements in sports and contributions to British culture in 1964.

What significant achievement did Donald Campbell accomplish just before the New Year?

• He set a new record for the longest flight.

• He was knighted for his contributions to sports.

• He won a gold medal in the Olympics.

• He became the first to break both land and water speed records in the same year.

What honour was Stanley Matthews awarded for his contributions to soccer?

• An Olympic gold medal

• A knighthood

• A world record

• A Nobel Prize

What is notable about Stanley Matthews' football career?

• He was a league footballer longer than any other player in history.

• He scored the most goals in a single match.

• He played for the most teams in a single season.

• He was the youngest league footballer in history.

Which athlete received an MBE for their achievements at the Tokyo Olympics?

• Leslie Mitchell

• Mary Rand

• Stanley Matthews

• Donald Campbell

Who captained the men's team at the Tokyo Olympics?

• Robbie Brightwell

• Donald Campbell

• Stanley Matthews

• Leslie Mitchell