General knowledge question

What event triggered the start of World War I in 1914?

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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary on June 28, 1914, is widely regarded as the catalyst for World War I.

This question appeared in the Wizzy Quiz round for Saturday 20 June 2026.

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