* Game 7, Round 4 - History - Shared Dates of Birth and Death
This round is about famous people who either shared a common date
of birth or a common date of death. Descriptions of people may
relate to the time they were most famous: thus in question #1,
Carl Lewis was not an Olympic athlete when he was born.
1. Which British royal was born 1961-07-01, the same day as American
Olympic track and field athlete Carl Lewis?
2. What famous scientist was born 1809-02-12, the same day as
Abraham Lincoln?
3. What well-known actor was born on 1926-06-01, the same day
as Marilyn Monroe? He was a Grammy-winning Southern gospel
singer, was nominated for two Tony Awards, and appeared in
several movies -- but he's best known for his TV series work.
He died 2012-07-03. Who was he?
4. What Canadian comedic actor and screenwriter was born 1952-07-01,
the same day as hockey legend Steve Schutt? This actor is
a firm believer in spirituality and has an avid interest in
aspects of the paranormal.
5. Two well-known authors died on 1963-11-22, the same day as
John F. Kennedy. One was born in 1898; a deeply religious
man, he also wrote non-fiction Christian apologetics as well
as novels. He was a close friend of Tolkien. Who was he?
6. The other one was born in 1894. His paternal grandfather,
one of his brothers, and one of his half-brothers were all
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?
7. Which multiple Wimbledon winner was born 1943-11-22, the same
day as hockey legend Yvan Cournoyer?
8. Which American playwright, who """has""" 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?
9. Which actress died 2009-07-25, the same day as Michael Jackson?
10. This TV newsmagazine host, news anchor, and game show host held
the "Guinness Book of Records" record for most hours on TV until
Regis Philbin surpassed him in 2004. He was born on 1921-02-14,
the same day as Hazel McCallion. Who """is """ he?
* Game 7, Round 6 - Sports - On the Move
These are teams in major professional sports leagues, whose
franchise took the indicated name when they moved from another
city on the indicated date. You must tell where they moved *from*
(i.e. the place name they were previously known by -- be it city,
state, or whatever) on that date.
1. Texas Rangers, 1972.
2. Winnipeg Jets, 2011.
3. Phoenix Coyotes, 1996.
4. Baltimore Ravens, 1996.
5. New Jersey Devils, 1982.
6. Colorado Avalanche, 1995.
7. Carolina Hurricanes, 1997.
8. Washington Nationals, 2005.
9. Oklahoma City Thunder, 2008.
10. Colorado Rockies (NHL), 1976.
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2013-03-18,
and should be interpreted accordingly. All questions were written
by members of the Night Owls, but have been reformatted and may
have been retyped and/or edited by me. I will reveal the correct
answers in about 3 days.
For further information, including an explanation of the """
notation that may appear in these rounds, see my 2022-09-09
companion posting on "Reposted Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".
* Game 7, Round 4 - History - Shared Dates of Birth and Death
This round is about famous people who either shared a common date
of birth or a common date of death. Descriptions of people may
relate to the time they were most famous: thus in question #1,
Carl Lewis was not an Olympic athlete when he was born.
1. Which British royal was born 1961-07-01, the same day as American
Olympic track and field athlete Carl Lewis?
2. What famous scientist was born 1809-02-12, the same day as
Abraham Lincoln?
3. What well-known actor was born on 1926-06-01, the same day
as Marilyn Monroe? He was a Grammy-winning Southern gospel
singer, was nominated for two Tony Awards, and appeared in
several movies -- but he's best known for his TV series work.
He died 2012-07-03. Who was he?
4. What Canadian comedic actor and screenwriter was born 1952-07-01,
the same day as hockey legend Steve Schutt? This actor is
a firm believer in spirituality and has an avid interest in
aspects of the paranormal.
5. Two well-known authors died on 1963-11-22, the same day as
John F. Kennedy. One was born in 1898; a deeply religious
man, he also wrote non-fiction Christian apologetics as well
as novels. He was a close friend of Tolkien. Who was he?
6. The other one was born in 1894. His paternal grandfather,
one of his brothers, and one of his half-brothers were all
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?
7. Which multiple Wimbledon winner was born 1943-11-22, the same
day as hockey legend Yvan Cournoyer?
8. Which American playwright, who """has""" 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?
9. Which actress died 2009-07-25, the same day as Michael Jackson?
10. This TV newsmagazine host, news anchor, and game show host held
the "Guinness Book of Records" record for most hours on TV until
Regis Philbin surpassed him in 2004. He was born on 1921-02-14,
the same day as Hazel McCallion. Who """is """ he?
* Game 7, Round 6 - Sports - On the Move
These are teams in major professional sports leagues, whose
franchise took the indicated name when they moved from another
city on the indicated date. You must tell where they moved *from*
(i.e. the place name they were previously known by -- be it city,
state, or whatever) on that date.
All of the questions will involve teams that had a complete name
change -- for example, you won't see the Tennessee Oilers, who
were the Houston Oilers before they moved -- but, again, we're
only asking for the place name, not the team name.
(Note: In one or more cases there is some reason to question whether
the old and new team should really be considered the same one,
but they are at least by some people.)
1. Texas Rangers, 1972.
2. Winnipeg Jets, 2011.
3. Phoenix Coyotes, 1996.
4. Baltimore Ravens, 1996.
5. New Jersey Devils, 1982.
6. Colorado Avalanche, 1995.
7. Carolina Hurricanes, 1997.
8. Washington Nationals, 2005.
9. Oklahoma City Thunder, 2008.
10. Colorado Rockies (NHL), 1976.
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* Game 7, Round 4 - History - Shared Dates of Birth and Death
This round is about famous people who either shared a common date
of birth or a common date of death. Descriptions of people may
relate to the time they were most famous: thus in question #1,
Carl Lewis was not an Olympic athlete when he was born.
1. Which British royal was born 1961-07-01, the same day as American
Olympic track and field athlete Carl Lewis?
2. What famous scientist was born 1809-02-12, the same day as
Abraham Lincoln?
3. What well-known actor was born on 1926-06-01, the same day
as Marilyn Monroe? He was a Grammy-winning Southern gospel
singer, was nominated for two Tony Awards, and appeared in
several movies -- but he's best known for his TV series work.
He died 2012-07-03. Who was he?
4. What Canadian comedic actor and screenwriter was born 1952-07-01,
the same day as hockey legend Steve Schutt? This actor is
a firm believer in spirituality and has an avid interest in
aspects of the paranormal.
5. Two well-known authors died on 1963-11-22, the same day as
John F. Kennedy. One was born in 1898; a deeply religious
man, he also wrote non-fiction Christian apologetics as well
as novels. He was a close friend of Tolkien. Who was he?
6. The other one was born in 1894. His paternal grandfather,
one of his brothers, and one of his half-brothers were all
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?
7. Which multiple Wimbledon winner was born 1943-11-22, the same
day as hockey legend Yvan Cournoyer?
8. Which American playwright, who """has""" 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?
9. Which actress died 2009-07-25, the same day as Michael Jackson?
10. This TV newsmagazine host, news anchor, and game show host held
the "Guinness Book of Records" record for most hours on TV until
Regis Philbin surpassed him in 2004. He was born on 1921-02-14,
the same day as Hazel McCallion. Who """is """ he?
* Game 7, Round 6 - Sports - On the Move
These are teams in major professional sports leagues, whose
franchise took the indicated name when they moved from another
city on the indicated date. You must tell where they moved *from*
(i.e. the place name they were previously known by -- be it city,
state, or whatever) on that date.
All of the questions will involve teams that had a complete name
change -- for example, you won't see the Tennessee Oilers, who
were the Houston Oilers before they moved -- but, again, we're
only asking for the place name, not the team name.
(Note: In one or more cases there is some reason to question whether
the old and new team should really be considered the same one,
but they are at least by some people.)
1. Texas Rangers, 1972.
2. Winnipeg Jets, 2011.
3. Phoenix Coyotes, 1996.
4. Baltimore Ravens, 1996.
5. New Jersey Devils, 1982.
6. Colorado Avalanche, 1995.
7. Carolina Hurricanes, 1997.
8. Washington Nationals, 2005.
9. Oklahoma City Thunder, 2008.
10. Colorado Rockies (NHL), 1976.
* Game 7, Round 4 - History - Shared Dates of Birth and Death
1. Which British royal was born 1961-07-01, the same day as American
Olympic track and field athlete Carl Lewis?
2. What famous scientist was born 1809-02-12, the same day as
Abraham Lincoln?
7. Which multiple Wimbledon winner was born 1943-11-22, the same
day as hockey legend Yvan Cournoyer?
* Game 7, Round 6 - Sports - On the Move
3. Phoenix Coyotes, 1996.
5. New Jersey Devils, 1982.
6. Colorado Avalanche, 1995.
7. Carolina Hurricanes, 1997.
9. Oklahoma City Thunder, 2008.
* Game 7, Round 4 - History - Shared Dates of Birth and Death
1. Which British royal was born 1961-07-01, the same day as American
Olympic track and field athlete Carl Lewis?
2. What famous scientist was born 1809-02-12, the same day as
Abraham Lincoln?
4. What Canadian comedic actor and screenwriter was born 1952-07-01,
the same day as hockey legend Steve Schutt? This actor is
a firm believer in spirituality and has an avid interest in
aspects of the paranormal.
5. Two well-known authors died on 1963-11-22, the same day as
John F. Kennedy. One was born in 1898; a deeply religious
man, he also wrote non-fiction Christian apologetics as well
as novels. He was a close friend of Tolkien. Who was he?
6. The other one was born in 1894. His paternal grandfather,
one of his brothers, and one of his half-brothers were all
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?
7. Which multiple Wimbledon winner was born 1943-11-22, the same
day as hockey legend Yvan Cournoyer?
8. Which American playwright, who """has""" 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?
10. This TV newsmagazine host, news anchor, and game show host held
the "Guinness Book of Records" record for most hours on TV until
Regis Philbin surpassed him in 2004. He was born on 1921-02-14,
the same day as Hazel McCallion. Who """is """ he?
* Game 7, Round 6 - Sports - On the Move
8. Washington Nationals, 2005.
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2013-03-18,
and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information...
see my 2022-09-09 companion posting on "Reposted Questions from
the Canadian Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".
* Game 7, Round 4 - History - Shared Dates of Birth and Death
This round is about famous people who either shared a common date
of birth or a common date of death. Descriptions of people may
relate to the time they were most famous: thus in question #1,
Carl Lewis was not an Olympic athlete when he was born.
1. Which British royal was born 1961-07-01, the same day as American
Olympic track and field athlete Carl Lewis?
2. What famous scientist was born 1809-02-12, the same day as
Abraham Lincoln?
3. What well-known actor was born on 1926-06-01, the same day
as Marilyn Monroe? He was a Grammy-winning Southern gospel
singer, was nominated for two Tony Awards, and appeared in
several movies -- but he's best known for his TV series work.
He died 2012-07-03. Who was he?
4. What Canadian comedic actor and screenwriter was born 1952-07-01,
the same day as hockey legend Steve Schutt? This actor is
a firm believer in spirituality and has an avid interest in
aspects of the paranormal.
5. Two well-known authors died on 1963-11-22, the same day as
John F. Kennedy. One was born in 1898; a deeply religious
man, he also wrote non-fiction Christian apologetics as well
as novels. He was a close friend of Tolkien. Who was he?
6. The other one was born in 1894. His paternal grandfather,
one of his brothers, and one of his half-brothers were all
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?
7. Which multiple Wimbledon winner was born 1943-11-22, the same
day as hockey legend Yvan Cournoyer?
8. Which American playwright, who """has""" 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?
9. Which actress died 2009-07-25, the same day as Michael Jackson?
10. This TV newsmagazine host, news anchor, and game show host held
the "Guinness Book of Records" record for most hours on TV until
Regis Philbin surpassed him in 2004. He was born on 1921-02-14,
the same day as Hazel McCallion. Who """is """ he?
* Game 7, Round 6 - Sports - On the Move
These are teams in major professional sports leagues, whose
franchise took the indicated name when they moved from another
city on the indicated date. You must tell where they moved *from*
(i.e. the place name they were previously known by -- be it city,
state, or whatever) on that date.
All of the questions will involve teams that had a complete name
change -- for example, you won't see the Tennessee Oilers, who
were the Houston Oilers before they moved -- but, again, we're
only asking for the place name, not the team name.
(Note: In one or more cases there is some reason to question whether
the old and new team should really be considered the same one,
but they are at least by some people.)
1. Texas Rangers, 1972.
2. Winnipeg Jets, 2011.
3. Phoenix Coyotes, 1996.
4. Baltimore Ravens, 1996.
5. New Jersey Devils, 1982.
6. Colorado Avalanche, 1995.
7. Carolina Hurricanes, 1997.
8. Washington Nationals, 2005.
9. Oklahoma City Thunder, 2008.
10. Colorado Rockies (NHL), 1976.
Hazel McCallion may not be known to some of you. She won the
mayoralty of Mississauga, a large suburb of Toronto, in 1978 when
she was 57, *and held it for 12 terms, totaling 36 years*.
She's still alive today at age 101, while Downs died in 2020 at
a mere 99. The "New York Times" did a nice piece on her this year:
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/11/world/canada/hazel-mccallion-mississauga-mayor.html
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