What Happens in June
June is the first month of this season
What is summer?
A prolific author, born June 27 1880, she wrote 12 published books and several articles while becoming the 1st deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree
Who was Helen Keller?
If you were attending a popular June sport, you might sing this song during the 7th inning stretch (especially at a Cubs game)
What is "Take Me Out to the Ballgame?"
This communication system of dots and dashes was patented on June 20, 1840
What is Morse code?
These are the zodiac signs for June
What are Gemini and Cancer?
Honoring a family member, this holiday is celebrated on the 3rd Sunday in June
What is Father's Day?
Born on June 10, 1922, this American singer/actress was known for her role as Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz movie
Who was Judy Garland?
Hollywood’s first summer blockbuster opened in June of 1975, set at sea on a boat that needed to be bigger
What is Jaws?
This patriotic holiday is celebrated on June 14th
What is Flag Day?
This big insect, which is attracted to light, comes out on summer nights in June
What is a Junebug?
This famous tennis tournament in England is played during the month of June
What is Wimbledon?
This actress, born on June 1, 1926, was known not only for her roles in movies, but also for singing "Happy Birthday" to President Kennedy
Who was Marilyn Monroe?
On June 5, 1956, Elvis Presley first performed this famous song -- it was NOT about a pet -- on the Milton Berle Show
What is "Hound Dog?"
Celebrated on June 6th, this day -- recognizing the landing at Normandy Beach during WWII -- is more commonly known as this
What is D-Day?
These are the three June birthstones (name at least one)
What is pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone?
This item was first demonstrated in NYC on June 27, 1929; it became pretty popular in the 1950s when Milton Berle and Sid Caesar became must-see programming
What is television?
This person, born on June 11, 1913, was a head coach and general manager of the Green Bay Packers, leading the team to Super Bowl victories in Super Bowls I and II
Who was Vince Lombardi?
This movie was released on June 16, 1978, and starred John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John ("Tell me about it...stud!)
What is Grease?
Officially celebrated on June 19th, “Juneteenth” commemorates the communication of this condition in Texas
What is the end of slavery?
The Roman goddess that the month of June was named after
Who is Juno (Goddess of Marriage)?
On June 9, 1934 this "feathery" character made his debut for Disney and is one of the most popular characters
What is Donald Duck?
He was the 41st U.S. President, born June 12, 1924
Who was George H. W. Bush?
Much to the joy of the Village People, this organization was founded in London on June 6, 1844
What is the YMCA?
On June 14, 1922, this man became the first U.S. president to ever broadcast a message over the radio
Who was Warren G. Harding?
On June 17, 1885, the country of France shipped this gift to America
What is the Statue of Liberty?
On June 9, 1973, this famous horse was the first Triple Crown Winner in 25 years
What was Secretariat?
The leader of the Prairie School architectural movement was born on June 7, 1867
Who was Frank Lloyd Wright?
This iconic-designed symbol for gay rights was flown for the first time in San Francisco on June 25, 1978
What is the rainbow flag?
***June is PRIDE MONTH***
One June 6th, 1872, this pioneering feminist was fined for voting in a presidential election
Who was Susan B. Anthony?
What famous aviator received a ticker tape parade in NYC on June 13, 1927?
Who was Charles Lindbergh?