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What American author’s novels include East of
Eden, The Grapes of Wrath, and Of Mice and Men.
John Steinbeck
He wrote his first novel, Cup of Gold, in 1929, but he did not achieve widespread popularity until his 1935 novel Tortilla Flat.
The first Endangered Species List was released in 1967 and included this bird, the national symbol of the U.S
What is the bald eagle?
They were removed from the Endangered Species List in 2007.
At the 1976 Summer Olympics, Nadia Comaneci (cah-ma-NEE-chee) received the first perfect score of 10 in this sport.
What is gymnastics?
She earned three gold medals during those Olympic games.
During the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered this speech
What is “I Have a Dream”? Dr. King spoke to a quarter million people during this historic event.
Born March 2, 1917, he played Lucy’s husband Ricky Ricardo on I Love Lucy.
Who is Desi Arnaz?
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz were married during the show’s run.
What television show features the characters
Andy Taylor, Opie, and Barney Fife?
The Andy Griffith Show
The show ended while still at the top of the Nielsen ratings, one of very few shows to accomplish this feat.
In May 1985, Nature magazine published evidence of a hole in this atmospheric covering.
What is the ozone layer?
This layer protects us from the sun’s radiation.
It was a “Miracle on Ice” at the 1980 Winter Olympics when the United States team beat the Soviet Union in this sport.
What is ice hockey? The U.S. team, a group of college athletes, went on to claim the gold medal.
Another March on Washington occurred in November 1969 in protest of this war
What is the Vietnam War?
An estimated 500,000 people joined this march and teach-in.
On March 11, 1997, Queen Elizabeth II knighted this Beatles member.
Who is Paul McCartney?
Ringo Starr has also been knighted
The CN Tower is a communications tower
and tourist destination in what city?
Toronto, Canada
The landmark was built on land reclaimed from Lake Ontario.
In 1975, geologist Wallace Broecker described Earth’s trends in temperature as “_____ warming.”
What is global? His article explored the possibility that the climate was shifting ever-warmer.
In 1984, Richard Petty raced over the finish line to his 200th win in this sport.
What is stock car auto racing?
He achieved this feat on July 4, in front of an audience that included Ronald Reagan.
The March sisters are the main characters in the novel Little Women by this novelist.
Who is Louisa May Alcott? The story has been adapted to film and television many times, including in 1970, 1980, and 1981.
Name one of the two March signs of the zodiac.
What is Pisces or Aries?
People born in the first part of the month are born under the sign of Pisces; those born toward the end of the month are born under the sign of Aries.
Which planet of our solar system is called
the Red Planet?
Mars
It is the fourth planet from the sun and gets its red coloring from iron minerals in its soil.
In 1970, this president established the EPA, or Environmental Protection Agenc
Who is President Nixon?
The EPA sets standards for air and water quality, among many other duties.
In 1978, underdog boxer Leon Spinks defeated this world champion.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
Spinks would hold the title of world heavyweight boxing champion for seven months.
It was a historic March in 1961 when the Peace Corps was established by this president.
Who is John F. Kennedy? His plan to create a corps of volunteers came from a speech he delivered at the University of Michigan.
Who is John F. Kennedy? His plan to create a corps of volunteers came from a speech he delivered at the University of Michigan.
March Madness refers to this sport.
What is college basketball?
The college NCAA basketball teams begin their playoff season in March.
What great king of the ancient world ruled over
Macedonia, united Greece, and conquered Persia?
Alexander the Great
By the year AD 331, he went by the title “King
of Babylon, King of Asia, King of the Four
Quarters of the World.”
This book, published in 1962, would lead to the banning of DDT in the United States.
What is Silent Spring?
Rachel Carson’s research into dangerous pesticides led President Kennedy to order an investigation of DDT.
In 1972, the Miami Dolphins football team set a record with an undefeated season led by this coach.
Who is Coach Don Shula?
Coach Shula was hired away from the Baltimore Colts in 1970 when the Dolphins moved to the NFL. This caused them to be docked their first-round pick in the 1971 NFL draft for tampering, but 1972 seems to have made it worth the hardship.
On March 24, 1989, the Exxon Valdez tanker spilled 11 million gallons of oil near this inlet in the Pacific Ocean.
What is Prince William Sound in Alaska?
The accident had immense effects on local wildlife
You will find this Irish bread at holiday dinners on March 17
What is soda bread?
The recipe for basic soda bread includes flour, salt, baking soda, and buttermilk. It is commonly served on St. Patrick’s Day