Sounds of Summer
"The boat rides we would take, the moonlight on the lake" opens this song sung by Frank Sinatra in 1946 and by Shelley Fabares in 1962. It also served as the title of Fabares' hit album.
What is "The Things We Did Last Summer"? Dean Martin also recorded the tune on his A Winter Romance album.
In 2020, athletes gathered in this Asian Country for the Summer Olympic Games.
What is Japan?
He is best known as the defense lawyer in the O.J. Simpson case who said "If it doesn't fit, you must acquit.
Who is Johnnie Cochran? The "it" he referred to was the glove. During his career, he defended many famous people, including Rosa Parks, Todd Bridges, and Michael Jackson.
This young-adult fashion magazine carries a popular "Do's and Don'ts" column.
What is Glamour?
Born August 22, 1947, Cindy Williams played this half of the title duo on the 1970s sitcom Laverne & Shirley alongside Penny Marshall.
Who is Shirley? She also appeared in American Graffiti as Ron Howard's girlfriend.
On August 2,1776, a total of 56 members of the Second Continental Congress signed this document in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
What is the Declaration of Independence? Congress adopted the Declaration, written by Thomas Jefferson, on July 4, 1776.
Right after school let out for the summer of 1961, Chubby Checker released his hit tune that implored listeners to do this dance again.
What is twist? The song title is "Let's Twist Again."
In 1919, at the end of World War I, the countries that fought in the war gathered at this French palace to sign a treaty by the same name.
What is Versailles? The meetings took place at the palace because it could accommodate the large group that attended.
He was a member of O.J. Simpson's legal defense team, and his former wife Kris and their daughters, Kim, Khloe and Kourtney, star in a TV reality show.
Who is Robert Kardashian? The TV show is Keeping Up with the Kardashians, and it portrays their extravagant lifestyle.
This magazine for children is dubbed "The Original Kid's Magazine," and you probably read it in elementary school. It's full of puzzles, games, science experiments, and all things of interest to kids.
What is Highlights?
Born August 31, 1949, he starred in An Officer and a Gentleman, American Gigolo, and Pretty Woman.
Who is Richard Gere? He received a gymnastics scholarship to the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, where he studied philosophy. Did you know he was married to model Cindy Crawford in the 1990s?
On August 2, 1990, Iraq invaded this small neighboring country.
What is Kuwait? The U.S. military began Operation Desert Shield in the region a week later.
These lyrics are from the Drifters' 1964 hit release that could describe a Monopoly property:
Under this place,
by the sea,
on a blanket with my baby,
that's where I'll be.
What is the boardwalk?
In 1979, U.S. President Jimmy Carter met with Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin at this presidential retreat in Maryland.
What is Camp David? The talks lasted 12 days and led to the peace accord between Egypt and Israel. The Camp David Accords are still in effect today.
Sandra Day O'Connor held this historical distinction.
What is the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court? She joined the court in 1981 and served for 24 years.
What is Look?
Born August 9, 1963, she was Dionne Warwick's cousin and her hit tunes include "Saving All My Love for You" and "How Will I Know." She starred in the films The Preacher's Wife and The Bodyguard.
Who is Whitney Houston? Did you know Aretha Franklin was her godmother?
On August 3, 1492, this Italian explorer set sail from Spain to the Far East with three ships-the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria.
Who is Christopher Columbus? On his journey, Columbus landed in the Bahamas, which he thought was Spain; Cuba, which he thought was China; and Hispaniola, which he thought was Japan.
The Lovin' Spoonful's 1966 hit describes summer in this place.
What is the city? The title is "Summer in the City," and the lyrics describe most any city during the summer.
What is Iceland? The event took place in Reykjavik, the country's capital, and it was billed as "The Match of the Century."
Who is Rudy Giuliani? He earned the moniker "America's Mayor" after 9/11, and he was awarded honorary knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II.
This magazine featured Norman Rockwell covers.
What is The Saturday Evening Post?
Born August 27, 1908, he was sworn into office as U.S. president aboard Air Force One on November 22,1963.
Who is Lyndon Johnson? He oversaw the space program while serving as President Kennedy's vice president. In 1973, the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston was renamed Johnson Space Center in his honor.
On August 5, 1861, Abraham Lincoln first signed this tax into law.
What is (federal) income tax? It was imposed as war-time, emergency measure during the Civil War. It was later ratified as the 16th amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1913, the same year the Federal Reserve Act was signed in law by president Woodrow Wilson.
During the summer of 1955, "Rock Around the Clock" by this group topped the charts.
What is Bill Haley & His Comets?
What is Cannes?
Ben Stein is a lawyer, economist, and actor, and most people remember him for his role as a high-school economics teacher in this 1986 film where he says, "Anyone? Something d-o-o economics. 'Voodoo' economics."
What is Ferris Bueller's Day Off?
This magazine publishes an annual "Swimsuit Issue."
What is Sports Illustrated?
Born August 25, 1930, the Scottish actor received his big break when he played the original James Bond in the 1962 film Dr. No and continued in the role through 1971. He ended his James Bond run in Diamonds Are Forever.
Who is Sean Connery?
On August 13, 1961, this was erected to separate East and West Berlin.
What is the Berlin wall?
In the 1987 hit film Dirty Dancing, Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze danced the last dance of the summer to this tune.
What is "(I've Had) The Time of My Life"?
The legislative branch of the Canadian government meets at Parliament in this city.
What is Ottawa?
In 2016, this U.S. Supreme Court associate justice died in his sleep at a luxury resort in Texas.
Who is Antonin Scalia?
This monthly magazine is known for its stunning photography and focuses primarily on architecture, design, renovation, and decorating.
What is Architectural Digest?
Born on August 6, 1928, this mid-century pop artist's work spanned two main genres...commercial and avant-garde art. His commercial art includes mundane subjects such as hamburgers,vacuum cleaners, Campbell's Soup cans, and Coca-Cola bottles. One of his most famous portrait subjects is Marilyn Monroe.
Who is Andy Warhol? According to biography.com "Lou Reed's [tune] 'Walk on the Wild Side' is a tribute to the individuals he'd met at Andy Warhol's 'The Factory'."
On August 16, 1977, this "King of Rock and Roll" was pronounced dead at the hospital after he was found unconscious at his Graceland mansion in Memphis, Tennessee.
Who is Elvis Presley? During his final years, he devolved into a drug and junk-food addict.