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Which Indian leader was murdered by her Sikh nationalist bodyguards in New Delhi in 1984?
1. In 2008, who became the first man to win eight gold medals at a single modern Olympic Games? 2. At the start of the US Civil War in 1860, which state became the first to secede from the Union? 3. What was the name of the debut single released by the Beatles in 1962? 4. Who invented the thermometer in 1593? 5. Which major mountain range passes through India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Bhutan & Nepal? 6. The Barwon River runs through which Australian State? 7. Which Wild West legend was born Henry McCarty? 8. The Last Paradise and Before the Storm are the most recent novels from which prolific, award winning Australian author? 9. Which country gained its independence from Denmark in 1944? 10. On which date does France commemorate Bastille Day? 11. With which former NBL club is Australian basketball icon Lindsay Gaze most closely associated? 12. What is the stage name of rapper Robert Matthew Van Winkle, known for hits such as Ice Ice Baby? 13. Who are the reigning Suncorp Super Netball champions? 14. Joaquin Phoenix has four acting Oscar nominations – what role in which movie secured the 2020 Oscar winner his first Best Actor nomination? 15. In which NRL club does Russell Crowe have a financial stake? 16. Which Indian leader was murdered by her Sikh nationalist bodyguards in New Delhi in 1984? 17. Which Russian cosmonaut became the first human to ever reach outer space, aboard the satellite Vostok 1 in 1961? 18. Which American actress became royalty after marrying Prince Rainier III of Monaco? 19. Canadian doctor,James Naismith, published the rules to which ppular sport? 20. Which female author - most famous for Wuthering Heights - died at the age of 30? 21. Which communist revolutionary and leader died in 2016, eight years after he handed the presidency of Cuba to his younger brother Raúl? 22. Which iconic cocktail is made with vodka, triple sec & cranberry juice? 23. Where did Aussie hoops star Patty Mills attend college? 24. Which sister did Harry Potter actress Emma Watson play in the 2019 version of the movie Little Women? 25. What is the name of basketball star Andrew Bogut’s podcast?
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How to play: To solve this puzzle each 3x3 box, each row and each column must contain all the numbers from 1 to 9.
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