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As well as Taurus, what other star sign could you have if you were born in the month of May?
Gemini
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Which island country did Christopher Columbus discover on May 3, 1494?
Jamaica
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Which movie premiered a long, long time ago, on May 25, 1977?
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In what 1983 movie does actor Tom Cruise dance in his underwear to the song “Old Time Rock & Roll"?
“Risky Business”
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What 1980s TV show did actor Tom Hanks star as Buffy Wilson?
“Bosom Buddies”
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V.E. Day was on May 8, 1945. What does V.E. stand for?
"Victory in Europe" the end of World War II in Europe. VJ Day "Victory In Japan" wasn't until August.
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What is May's birth flower?
Lily of the Valley
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May is the only month to start and end on what?
The same day of the week.
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Who did Marylin Monroe treat to a special rendition of Happy Birthday on May 19, 1962?
John F. Kennedy
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According to an old Cornish superstition, it was unlucky to buy one of these in the month of May?
A Broom
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In what 1988 movie did Tom Hanks play a young teen who wakes up a grown man after making a wish on a fortune-telling machine?
“Big”
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In which country was the first adhesive postage stamp issued on May 6, 1840?
England.
The famous 'penny black' stamp had the young Queen Victoria's head on it.
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May was originally called Maius, after the Greek Goddess of what?
Growth
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True or False: Babies born in May are thought to be more successful in later life?
True
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Which award ceremony took place for the first time on May 4, 1959?
The Grammy Awards
300
What weekend is the unofficial start of the summer season?
Memorial Day Weekend
300
What's Hanks' biggest worldwide hit?
A - The Davinci Code
B - Castaway
C - Toy Story 3
Toy Story 3. Tom voiced the animated character of 'Woody'. The movie made 1.07 billion dollars worldwide.
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Charles Lindbergh made a the first transatlantic solo flight in May of 1927. What was the planes name?
The plane was 'The Spirit of St. Louis'
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In May of what year was the last ever new episode of F.R.I.E.N.D.S aired?
2004. Friends ran for 10 years on NBC
400
In 1856, what type of martial art started its own world championship?
Judo
400
Who said, "In beauty as the first of May doth the last of December."
William Shakespeare
400
The Empire State building first opened on May 1st. Which year was it?
1931
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Tom Hanks won his Oscars back to back, in 1993 and 1994. Who is the only other actor to have won consecutive Academy awards?
Spencer Tracey. Hanks won in 1993 and 1994 for Forest Gump & Philidelphia. Tracy won in 1937 & 1938 for Captain Courageous & Boys Town.
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The Lusitania was sunk on May 7, 1915. In which war was she sunk?
World War I
500
Can you fill in the gap in this famous poem '....... in May and you'll rue the day.'
Marry
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What celebration do people celebrate on May 5th every year?
Cinco de Mayo
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The month was named after the Greek Goddess of Fertility. Who is she?
Maia
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What cheesy state became part of the United States on May 29, 1848?
Wisconsin
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How many times has Hanks costarred with Meg Ryan?
3 times. They starred together in "Sleepless In Seattle", "You've Got Mail" & "Joe Versus The Volcano".
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Who began life as convict 40886 in Atlanta Federal Penitentiary on May 4, 1932?
Al Capone
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The Brooklyn Bridge opened to traffic on May 24, 1883. What boroughs did it connect?
Brooklyn and Manhattan
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What prestigious American figure has never died during this month?
American President
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Michael Jackson debuted what dance in May 1986 during a live performance on "Motown 25".
The Moonwalk.
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This actress/singer was born Cheryl Sarkisian, on May 20, 1946. She is known to the world as who?
Cher
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What TV Series did Hanks produce for HBO about World War II?
Band Of Brothers
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What group that helps others was invented in May of 1881?
The American Red Cross