4th of July
Congress passed the Flag Act on June 14, 1777, establishing a national flag with this many stars and stripes.
What is 13?
Despite three Academy Award nominations—for Born on the Fourth of July, Jerry Maguire, and Magnolia—Tom Cruise has never won this gold statue.
What is an Oscar?
He had you whistling along with “Let Her Go” in 2012, but this British singer’s other songs didn’t make it past customs.
Who is Passenger?
Martin Luther King Jr. speech and 1992 United States men’s Olympic basketball nickname.
What is “I have a Dream Team”
Joy
“Glee”
Both this 2nd U.S. president and his political rival died on July 4, 1826 — exactly 50 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Who are John Adams and Thomas Jefferson?
As of 2024, this is the highest-grossing film of Cruise’s career, earning nearly $1.5 billion globally.
What is Top Gun: Maverick?
Foster the People had this 2010 eerie yet catchy song about a school shooting that was banned by some stations.
What is Pumped Up Kicks
Arkansas capital city plays a children’s game with hand gestures.
What is “Little Rock, Paper, Scissors”
Assurance
“Guarantee”
Often overlooked, this Founding Father from Pennsylvania was the only person to sign the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Paris, and the U.S. Constitution.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
This actress, who later won an Oscar, starred opposite Cruise in both Eyes Wide Shut and Days of Thunder—and was also married to him.
Who is Nicole Kidman?
This 1982 hit by the Dexys Midnight Runners named a girl in their only U.S. hit.
What is Come on Eileen
Frenzied shopping day in November and a TV series following a high school football team from West Texas.
What is “Black Friday Night Lights”
Patella
“Kneecap”
The first known public July 4th celebration with fireworks took place in this U.S. city in 1777, just one year after independence.
What is Philadelphia?
The famous dance scene in Risky Business was set to this Bob Seger song.
What is “Old Time Rock and Roll”?
This 1990 rap track sampled Queen & David Bowie's "Under Pressure" - and infamously denied it at first.
What is "Ice Ice Baby"
This actor known for Family Ties and Back to the Future joins an animated Disney film of the unlikely friendship between Tod and Copper.
Who is “Michael J. Fox and the Hound”
Supervise
“Oversee”
On the night of December 25, 1776, Washington famously crossed the Delaware River to surprise Hessian forces at this battle.
What is the Battle of Trenton?
The first movie Tom Cruise ever appeared in was this 1981 romantic drama about prep schoolers and a stolen car.
What is Endless Love?
You might sing this 1997 Chumbawamba hit after "getting knocked down."
What is "Tubthumping"
In 27 BC Augustus began this great kingdom where Jay-Z and Alica Keys sing of Concrete Jungle where dreams are made.
What is “The Roman Empire State of Mind”
Flask
“Canteen”