Today in History - December 8

Well, here goes, my first attempt at blogging. I intend to give three questions per day based on the events and happenings of that particular day in history. Some will be easy, some hard and hopefully all will generate some interest in finding out more of the background to the question.

1. Who was born today in 1964 and plays Susan Meyer in “Desperate Housewives”?
2. Which bridge over the River Avon was officially opened today in 1864?
3. In which country was artist Lucien Freud born today in 1922?

Answers will appear tomorrow with some more questions.