Happy Birthday, June Baby
Born June 23, 1929, in Appalachia, this June was married to Johnny, who is known for his hit “Folsom Prison Blues.”
Who is June Carter Cash?
Walk the Line, starring Reese Witherspoon as June Carter Cash, is a movie based on June and Johnny Cash’s love story
On June 21, 1893, this 264-foot, circular ride debuted at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago and has been a fixture at fairs ever since.
What is the Ferris wheel?
George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. designed and built it.
Juneteenth is the oldest commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
True.
Juneteenth has been celebrated for over 150 years
Chardonnay, pinot grigio, and Riesling are all what?
What are White wines?
What do we call the study of solar system and the objects in it?
What is Astronomy?
Pluto was declassified as a planet in 2016.
Born June 25, 1925, she will forever be remembered as Lassie’s “mother.”
Who is June Lockhart?
She debuted at the Metropolitan Opera when she was eight years old. Her father was actor Gene Lockhart, who had many film and television credits from the 1920s through the 1950s.
On June 24, 1880, the song that became Canada’s national anthem debuted. This is its current name.
What is “O Canada”?
It was originally named “Chant National” with French lyrics. Just over 100 years later, the song became Canada’s national anthem on Canada Day, July 1, 1980.
Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation before the Civil War began.
False.
The war started in 1861, but Lincoln didn’t issue the proclamation until January 1, 1863.
What is the capital city of Louisiana and translates to “red stick” in French?
What is Baton Rouge?
Which country do the most tourists visiting the U.S. come from?
What is Canada?
Over 14 million Canadian tourists visit the U.S. each year. About 8 million Mexican tourists visit each year.
Born June 11, 1913, he is best known as coach of the Green Bay Packers and for his quote “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.”
Who is Vince Lombardi?
He was coach and general manager of the Packers, and he led them to two Super Bowl victories. Another famous quote is “Winners never quit, and quitters never win.”
On June 10, 1935, two recovering alcoholics founded this 12-step program.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous, or AA?
It was founded in Akron, Ohio.
The 13th amendment was the first explicit mention of slavery in the U.S. Constitution.
True.
The 13th amendment states: “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.”
Finish the U.S. Air Force song lyric “Off we go into the ____ ____ ____.”
What is the Wild blue yonder?
The Air Force previously changed the song's third verse, which is also the Air Force Academy's song and is sung after athletic events, to remove references to “brother men who fly” and “A toast to the host of the men who boast.
The study and treatment of tumors.
What is Oncology?
A recent study showed there are more than 419,000 new skin cancer cases attributable to indoor tanning each year in the US alone.
Born June 20, 1945, this Canadian singer’s top hits include “You Needed Me,” “Snowbird,” “Just Another Woman in Love,” and “Danny’s Song.”
Who is Anne Murray?
Murray was the first Canadian female solo singer to reach No.1 on the U.S. charts
On June 17, 1885, the Statue of Liberty, a gift from this country, reached port in the New York Harbor
What is France?
It was unveiled on October 28, 1886, after a pedestal was built and the statue was reassembled. It was a gift to honor America’s centennial.
Major General Gordon Granger and Union troops were the ones to deliver the news of emancipation and ensure that all enslaved people were freed in Texas.
True.
It was two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation that those still enslaved in Texas received the news.
What do you call a gift exchange in which participants bring unwanted items that can then be chosen and swapped?
What is White Elephant?
The phrase is said to come from the historic practice of the King of Siam (now Thailand) giving rare albino elephants to courtiers who had displeased him, so that they might be ruined by the animals' upkeep costs.
In what form did G.I. Joe first appear?
What is a comic strip?
Joe has been the title of comic strips and comic books in every decade since 1942.
Born June 13, 1926, he occupied the center square on Hollywood Squares for 15 years
Who is Paul Lynde?
While studying drama, three of his famous classmates were Charlotte Rae, Patricia O’Neal, and Charlton Heston.
On June 21, 1959, North America’s first emergency phone number was inaugurated in this country.
What is Canada?
The number was originally 999, but it is now 911.
Texas was viewed as a safe haven for slavery during the war.
True.
Texas experienced minimal fighting, and few Union troops were seen in the state, so enslavers moved there to maintain their way of life.
Who co-hosts the game show Wheel of Fortune with Pat Sajak?
Who is Vanna White?
White does not repeat outfits on Wheel of Fortune. White has worn more than 6,500 ensembles with no repeats during her tenure on the show.
In what manner did Joan of Arc perish?
What is burned?
Joan of Arc is burned at the stake for heresy.