January Holidays
What holiday is celebrated on January 1st of every year?
New Years!
What gemstone or "birthstone" is associated withe the month of January?
A. ruby
B. sapphire
C. garnet
D. emerald
C. garnet
This is the most popular New Year's resolution.
Get Rich or Lose Weight
What is Lose weight?
On January 1, 1863, Abraham Lincoln issued what proclamation?
The Emancipation Proclamation.
It declared all slaves to be free in states that had seceded from the Union.
Who was January named after?
The god Janus, the Roman god of beginnings
January 5th is National __________ Day. (Hint: It has wings and many types)
National Bird Day
What flowers are associated with the month of January?
A. Roses and Daisies
B. Roses and Daffodils
C. Tulips and Mums
D. Carnations and snowdrops
D. Carnation and Snowdrop
If there were 10 inches of snow and the snow melted, there would remain this much water.
5 inches or 1 inch
What is 1 inch?
What did King Camp Gillette invent in January of 1855?
The safety razor
"Gillette" razors
On January 5th, 1933, this San Francisco bridge began construction.
Golden Gate Bridge
What holiday is celebrated on the third Monday of January, honoring a civil rights activist?
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
This is the official currency of the European Union, and it debuted on January 4, 1999.
The euro.
On January 28, 1945, this branch of the U.S. military was officially created.
Navy or Coast Guard
What is the Coast Guard?
Which state became a part of the U.S. in January 1959?
Alaska
On January 28, 1945, this branch of the U.S. military was officially created to protect waters and coasts.
Coast Guard
January is national ______ month.
[hint: think chicken noodle]
National Soup Month
Who obtained the patent for the first- ever lightbulb in January 1880?
Thomas Edison
He delivered the final speech at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963?
Lyndon Johnson or Martin Luther King, Jr
Who was Martin Luther King Jr.?
In January of 1924, a famous mummified Pharaoh was discovered in Egypt. Who was the Pharaoh?
King Tut
On January 21st, 1954, the U.S. launched the first atomic submarine, called the Nautilus. It was launched by the then First Lady of the United States. Who was she?
Mamie Eisenhower
This savory and sometimes sweet treat (that is often enjoyed while watching a movie) celebrates it's Nationally known day on January 19th. What is it?
National Popcorn Day
DAILY DOUBLE:
In non-leap years, January always starts on the same day of the week as which other month?
a. April
b. October
c. September
d. July
b. October
(In non-leap years, January and October always start on the same day of the week. However, in leap years, January starts on the same day of the week as April and July.)
Born on January 17, 1933, Shari Lewis was known for developing this puppet character.
Howdy Doody or Lamb Chop
What was Lamb Chop? (program was called "Hi Mom".)
What famous landmark in New York Harbor opened January 1st, 1892?
Ellis Island
On January 5th, 1914 the 8 hour work-day and "living wage" of at least $5 a day was announced. Who was the first company to do so?
The Ford Motor Company