n The venerable New York Times published its first edition on Sept. 18, 1851. Its 50,000th edition appeared on March 15, 1995, and its issue count (seen on every page 1) is now more than 53,000.

n On the sitcom “The Golden Girls,” Estelle Getty portrayed the mother of Beatrice Arthur. Ms. Getty is in reality 73 days younger than Ms. Arthur.

On the Ringo Starr 1973 No. 1 tune “You’re Sixteen,” his former Beatles colleague Paul McCartney can be heard:

A) Yodeling

B) Barking like a dog

C) Playing the kazoo

D) Sneezing

Saturday’s answer: “Eclair” is the French word for “lightning.” It is believed to have gotten its name from the way it glistens when coated with confectioners’ glaze.