The Shot Heard Around the World

Five random questions today.

Assassination of Franz Ferdinand, 1863-1914 Archduke of Austria, and his wife Sophie. ©Bianchetti/Leemage.
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One

Gavrilo Princip assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie. Where and when did these shootings occur? 


Two

At the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, which female German athlete won gold in the long jump?


Three

Whose single Try Again was Grammy nominated in 2000?


Four

What words describes each of these: a creature which is active in the daytime; one which is active at night; and a creature which is active at dawn or dusk?


Five

What is the largest public park in New York City, and in which borough is it located?


Good luck! I’ll post the answers later.


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