Correct Answer :   Alabama

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Alabama, the vibrant and diverse state in the southeastern United States, is often affectionately referred to by a variety of nicknames. Among these, one of the lesser-known yet intriguing monikers is “The Yellowhammer State.” But how did Alabama earn this unique title? Let’s delve into the fascinating story behind it.

Which State of United States is Known as “Yellowhammer State”?

Alabama, one of the southern states of the United States, is often referred to as the “Yellowhammer State.” This nickname originated during the Civil War when Huntsville soldiers sported uniforms with yellow trim. A playful remark led to Alabamian Confederate soldiers being dubbed “Yellowhammers.” The connection to the state bird, the Northern Flicker, which features yellow markings, further solidifies this colorful moniker’s significance in Alabama’s identity.

Correct Answer :   5 May 2024

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Bernard Hill, a British actor who incarnated a humble style of masculine leadership in three hugely successful Hollywood movies, “Titanic” and two films in the “Lord of the Rings” franchise, died on Sunday (5th May 2024). He was 79.

His death was announced in a family statement sent by a representative of Lou Coulson Associates, a British talent agency. It did not say where he died or provide a cause.

Mr. Hill drew praise from critics for his work in serious TV dramas, small-budget films and theater. But he was best known for playing the ship’s captain in “Titanic” (1997) and the ruler of a horsemen’s kingdom in the second and third installments of the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “The Two Towers” (2002) and “The Return of the King” (2003).

By appearing in “Titanic” and “The Return of the King,” Mr. Hill became the first actor to star in more than one film to gross over $1 billion and the only actor to appear in two of the three films to win a record 11 Oscars (the third is “Ben-Hur”), The Manchester Evening News reported in 2022.