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Questions

In 1972 ---------- 16 takes off for the Moon.?

In 1492 Christopher Columbus signs contract with ---------- to find the Indies.?

In 1875 The game of "snooker" -- a variation of ---------- -- is invented by Sir Neville Chamberlain, while on duty in India?

In 1875 The game of "snooker" -- a variation of pool -- is invented by Sir Neville Chamberlain, while on duty in ----------?

In 1895 Treaty of ---------- signed, ends first Sino-Japanese War (1894-95).?