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(I was sure I'd posted this already, but I don't see it. Apologies
if this is a repost.)

These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2025-02-03,
and should be interpreted accordingly.

On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
the correct answers in about 3 days.

All questions were written by members of the Night Owls, and are
used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
been retyped and/or edited by me. The posting and tabulation of
current-events questions is independent of the concurrent posting
of other rounds. For further information please see my 2024-08-30
companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition
(QFTCI*)".


* Game 4, Round 4 - History - Shared Birthdates and Dates of Death

This round is about famous people who either were botn on the same
day or died on the same day. (To be clear, that's the same date
and same year in each case.)

1. Which former member of the British royal family was born
1961-07-01, the same day as American Olympic track and field
athlete Carl Lewis?

2. Which famous scientist was born on 1809-02-12, the same day as
Abraham Lincoln?

3. Which well-known actor and entertainer was born on 1926-06-01,
the same day as Marilyn Monroe? This entertainer was a
Grammy-winning Southern gospel singer. He was nominated for two
Tony awards, and appeared in several movies... but was probably
best known for his work on a TV series. He died on 2012-07-03.
Who was he?

4. Which Canadian comedic actor and screenwriter was born on
1952-07-01, the same day as Canadian hockey legend Steve Schutt?
This actor is a firm believer in spirituality and has an avid
interest in aspects of the paranormal. Who is he?

5. Which multiple Wimbledon winner was born 1943-11-22, the same
day as hockey legend Yvan Cournoyer?

6. Which American playwright, who has received more Academy Award
and Tony Award nominations than any other author, was born on
1927-07-04, the same day as Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida?

7. Name *either* US President who died on 1826-07-04.

8. What TV news magazine host, TV anchor, and TV game show
host, held the Guinness Book of Records record for most hours
on television until Regis Philbin surpassed him in 2004. He was
born on 1921-02-14, the same day as Hazel McCallion. Who was he?

For questions #9 and #10 be careful about table talk.

9. Two well-known authors died on 1963-11-22, the day J.F.K. was
assassinated. One was born in 1898, a deeply religious man
who wrote non-fiction Christian apologetics as well as novels.
He was a close friend of Tolkien. Who was he?

10. The other famous author who died on 1963-11-22 was born in 1894.
His paternal grandfather, one of his brothers, and one of his
half-brothers were world-famous biologists. On his mother's
side of the family, author Mrs. Humphrey Ward was his aunt,
and poet Matthew Arnold was his mother's cousin. Who was he?


* Game 4, Round 6 - Canadiana Sports - Northern Star Award

This is a round on the Northern Star Award, formerly known as the
Lou Marsh Trophy, the Lou Marsh Memorial Trophy, or Lou Marsh Award.
This award honors Canada's top athlete professional or amateur.
We will give the year of the award and the sport involved and you
name the athlete.

In this round, all of the answers are woman.

1. 1979, golf.
2. 2019, tennis.
3. 2012, soccer.
4. 1954, swimming.
5. 1981, shooting.
6. 1994, biathlon.
7. 2016, swimming.
8. 2006, speed skating.
9. 1945, figure skating.
10. 1967 and 1968, alpine skiing.
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On 11/1/2025 11:32 AM, Mark Brader wrote:

* Game 4, Round 4 - History - Shared Birthdates and Dates of Death

This round is about famous people who either were botn on the same
day or died on the same day. (To be clear, that's the same date
and same year in each case.)

1. Which former member of the British royal family was born
1961-07-01, the same day as American Olympic track and field
athlete Carl Lewis?

Diana, Princess of Wales

2. Which famous scientist was born on 1809-02-12, the same day as
Abraham Lincoln?

Charles Darwin

3. Which well-known actor and entertainer was born on 1926-06-01,
the same day as Marilyn Monroe? This entertainer was a
Grammy-winning Southern gospel singer. He was nominated for two
Tony awards, and appeared in several movies... but was probably
best known for his work on a TV series. He died on 2012-07-03.
Who was he?

Andy Griffith

4. Which Canadian comedic actor and screenwriter was born on
1952-07-01, the same day as Canadian hockey legend Steve Schutt?
This actor is a firm believer in spirituality and has an avid
interest in aspects of the paranormal. Who is he?

Dan Aykroyd

6. Which American playwright, who has received more Academy Award
and Tony Award nominations than any other author, was born on
1927-07-04, the same day as Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida?

Neil Simon

7. Name *either* US President who died on 1826-07-04.

Thomas Jefferson; John Adams

8. What TV news magazine host, TV anchor, and TV game show
host, held the Guinness Book of Records record for most hours
on television until Regis Philbin surpassed him in 2004. He was
born on 1921-02-14, the same day as Hazel McCallion. Who was he?

Hugh Downs

For questions #9 and #10 be careful about table talk.

I can't hear the other players from here, so we are probably okay.

9. Two well-known authors died on 1963-11-22, the day J.F.K. was
assassinated. One was born in 1898, a deeply religious man
who wrote non-fiction Christian apologetics as well as novels.
He was a close friend of Tolkien. Who was he?

C.S. Lewis

10. The other famous author who died on 1963-11-22 was born in 1894.
His paternal grandfather, one of his brothers, and one of his
half-brothers were world-famous biologists. On his mother's
side of the family, author Mrs. Humphrey Ward was his aunt,
and poet Matthew Arnold was his mother's cousin. Who was he?

Aldous Huxley

* Game 4, Round 6 - Canadiana Sports - Northern Star Award

This is a round on the Northern Star Award, formerly known as the
Lou Marsh Trophy, the Lou Marsh Memorial Trophy, or Lou Marsh Award.
This award honors Canada's top athlete professional or amateur.
We will give the year of the award and the sport involved and you
name the athlete.

Sorry, I'll pass on this one.

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Mark Brader <msb@vex.net> wrote:

* Game 4, Round 4 - History - Shared Birthdates and Dates of Death

1. Which former member of the British royal family was born
1961-07-01, the same day as American Olympic track and field
athlete Carl Lewis?

Princess Diana

2. Which famous scientist was born on 1809-02-12, the same day as
Abraham Lincoln?

Darwin

3. Which well-known actor and entertainer was born on 1926-06-01,
the same day as Marilyn Monroe? This entertainer was a
Grammy-winning Southern gospel singer. He was nominated for two
Tony awards, and appeared in several movies... but was probably
best known for his work on a TV series. He died on 2012-07-03.
Who was he?

Griffith

4. Which Canadian comedic actor and screenwriter was born on
1952-07-01, the same day as Canadian hockey legend Steve Schutt?
This actor is a firm believer in spirituality and has an avid
interest in aspects of the paranormal. Who is he?

Aykroyd

5. Which multiple Wimbledon winner was born 1943-11-22, the same
day as hockey legend Yvan Cournoyer?

Ashe

6. Which American playwright, who has received more Academy Award
and Tony Award nominations than any other author, was born on
1927-07-04, the same day as Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida?

Williams

7. Name *either* US President who died on 1826-07-04.

Jefferson

9. Two well-known authors died on 1963-11-22, the day J.F.K. was
assassinated. One was born in 1898, a deeply religious man
who wrote non-fiction Christian apologetics as well as novels.
He was a close friend of Tolkien. Who was he?

Lewis

10. The other famous author who died on 1963-11-22 was born in 1894.
His paternal grandfather, one of his brothers, and one of his
half-brothers were world-famous biologists. On his mother's
side of the family, author Mrs. Humphrey Ward was his aunt,
and poet Matthew Arnold was his mother's cousin. Who was he?

Huxley
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Mark Brader (msb@vex.net) writes:

* Game 4, Round 4 - History - Shared Birthdates and Dates of Death

1. Which former member of the British royal family was born
1961-07-01, the same day as American Olympic track and field
athlete Carl Lewis?

Princess Diana

2. Which famous scientist was born on 1809-02-12, the same day as
Abraham Lincoln?

Darwin

5. Which multiple Wimbledon winner was born 1943-11-22, the same
day as hockey legend Yvan Cournoyer?

Rod Laver

7. Name *either* US President who died on 1826-07-04.

Thomas Jefferson

* Game 4, Round 6 - Canadiana Sports - Northern Star Award

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On 11/1/25 09:32, Mark Brader wrote:

* Game 4, Round 4 - History - Shared Birthdates and Dates of Death

This round is about famous people who either were botn on the same
day or died on the same day. (To be clear, that's the same date
and same year in each case.)

1. Which former member of the British royal family was born
1961-07-01, the same day as American Olympic track and field
athlete Carl Lewis?

2. Which famous scientist was born on 1809-02-12, the same day as
Abraham Lincoln?

Darwin

3. Which well-known actor and entertainer was born on 1926-06-01,
the same day as Marilyn Monroe? This entertainer was a
Grammy-winning Southern gospel singer. He was nominated for two
Tony awards, and appeared in several movies... but was probably
best known for his work on a TV series. He died on 2012-07-03.
Who was he?

4. Which Canadian comedic actor and screenwriter was born on
1952-07-01, the same day as Canadian hockey legend Steve Schutt?
This actor is a firm believer in spirituality and has an avid
interest in aspects of the paranormal. Who is he?

5. Which multiple Wimbledon winner was born 1943-11-22, the same
day as hockey legend Yvan Cournoyer?

6. Which American playwright, who has received more Academy Award
and Tony Award nominations than any other author, was born on
1927-07-04, the same day as Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida?

7. Name *either* US President who died on 1826-07-04.

Jefferson

8. What TV news magazine host, TV anchor, and TV game show
host, held the Guinness Book of Records record for most hours
on television until Regis Philbin surpassed him in 2004. He was
born on 1921-02-14, the same day as Hazel McCallion. Who was he?

For questions #9 and #10 be careful about table talk.

9. Two well-known authors died on 1963-11-22, the day J.F.K. was
assassinated. One was born in 1898, a deeply religious man
who wrote non-fiction Christian apologetics as well as novels.
He was a close friend of Tolkien. Who was he?

C. S. Lewis

10. The other famous author who died on 1963-11-22 was born in 1894.
His paternal grandfather, one of his brothers, and one of his
half-brothers were world-famous biologists. On his mother's
side of the family, author Mrs. Humphrey Ward was his aunt,
and poet Matthew Arnold was his mother's cousin. Who was he?

Aldous Huxley

* Game 4, Round 6 - Canadiana Sports - Northern Star Award

This is a round on the Northern Star Award, formerly known as the
Lou Marsh Trophy, the Lou Marsh Memorial Trophy, or Lou Marsh Award.
This award honors Canada's top athlete professional or amateur.
We will give the year of the award and the sport involved and you
name the athlete.

In this round, all of the answers are woman.

1. 1979, golf.
2. 2019, tennis.
3. 2012, soccer.

Sinclair

4. 1954, swimming.
5. 1981, shooting.
6. 1994, biathlon.
7. 2016, swimming.
8. 2006, speed skating.
9. 1945, figure skating.
10. 1967 and 1968, alpine skiing.

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Dan Tilque
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Mark Brader:

These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2025-02-03,
and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
please see my 2024-08-30 companion posting on "Questions from the
Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".

* Game 4, Round 4 - History - Shared Birthdates and Dates of Death

This round is about famous people who either were botn on the same
day or died on the same day. (To be clear, that's the same date
and same year in each case.)

1. Which former member of the British royal family was born
1961-07-01, the same day as American Olympic track and field
athlete Carl Lewis?

Princess Diana. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, and Erland.

2. Which famous scientist was born on 1809-02-12, the same day as
Abraham Lincoln?

Charles Darwin. 4 for everyone -- Joshua, Dan Blum, Erland,
and Dan Tilque.

3. Which well-known actor and entertainer was born on 1926-06-01,
the same day as Marilyn Monroe? This entertainer was a
Grammy-winning Southern gospel singer. He was nominated for two
Tony awards, and appeared in several movies... but was probably
best known for his work on a TV series. He died on 2012-07-03.
Who was he?

Andy Griffith. 4 for Joshua and Dan Blum.

4. Which Canadian comedic actor and screenwriter was born on
1952-07-01, the same day as Canadian hockey legend Steve Schutt?
This actor is a firm believer in spirituality and has an avid
interest in aspects of the paranormal. Who is he?

Dan Aykroyd. 4 for Joshua and Dan Blum.

5. Which multiple Wimbledon winner was born 1943-11-22, the same
day as hockey legend Yvan Cournoyer?

Billie Jean King.

6. Which American playwright, who has received more Academy Award
and Tony Award nominations than any other author, was born on
1927-07-04, the same day as Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida?

Neil Simon. 4 for Joshua.

7. Name *either* US President who died on 1826-07-04.

Thomas Jefferson, John Adams. 4 for everyone (Joshua the hard way).

8. What TV news magazine host, TV anchor, and TV game show
host, held the Guinness Book of Records record for most hours
on television until Regis Philbin surpassed him in 2004. He was
born on 1921-02-14, the same day as Hazel McCallion. Who was he?

Hugh Downs. 4 for Joshua.

For questions #9 and #10 be careful about table talk.

9. Two well-known authors died on 1963-11-22, the day J.F.K. was
assassinated. One was born in 1898, a deeply religious man
who wrote non-fiction Christian apologetics as well as novels.
He was a close friend of Tolkien. Who was he?

C.S. Lewis. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, and Dan Tilque.

10. The other famous author who died on 1963-11-22 was born in 1894.
His paternal grandfather, one of his brothers, and one of his
half-brothers were world-famous biologists. On his mother's
side of the family, author Mrs. Humphrey Ward was his aunt,
and poet Matthew Arnold was his mother's cousin. Who was he?

Aldous Huxley. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, and Dan Tilque.

* Game 4, Round 6 - Canadiana Sports - Northern Star Award

This is a round on the Northern Star Award, formerly known as the
Lou Marsh Trophy, the Lou Marsh Memorial Trophy, or Lou Marsh Award.
This award honors Canada's top athlete professional or amateur.
We will give the year of the award and the sport involved and you
name the athlete.

In this round, all of the answers are woman.

1. 1979, golf.

Sandra Post.

2. 2019, tennis.

Bianca Andreescu.

3. 2012, soccer.

Christine Sinclair. 4 for Dan Tilque -- making the round count.

4. 1954, swimming.

Marilyn Bell.

5. 1981, shooting.

Susan Nattrass.

6. 1994, biathlon.

Myriam Bedard.

7. 2016, swimming.

Penny Oleksiak.

8. 2006, speed skating.

Cindy Klassen.

9. 1945, figure skating.

Barbara Ann Scott.

10. 1967 and 1968, alpine skiing.

Nancy Greene.


Scores, if there are no errors:

GAME 4 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 TOTALS
TOPICS-> Geo Lit His Can
Joshua Kreitzer 40 32 36 0 108
Dan Blum 32 31 28 0 91
Dan Tilque 28 16 16 4 64
Erland Sommarskog 30 0 12 0 42
Pete Gayde 16 12 -- -- 28
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