Buffalo, NY
Opened in 1927, this international bridge connects Buffalo to Canada.
Peace Bridge
On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the sun set in Buffalo is at this time.
5:57 PM
SUNY Is the Largest Comprehensive Public University System in the United States. True or False?
True
What day of the year does the winter solstice fall on?
December 21st
This Polish-American celebration held in Buffalo is the largest of its kind in the United States, featuring polka music and traditional food.
Dyngus Day
These two flowers — one purple and one pale yellow — are traditionally associated with February birthdays.
violet and primrose
UB was founded in this year as a private medical school.
1846
Does sound travel farther in cold air or warm air?
Cold air. Since the air is denser, it allows sound waves to travel more efficiently.
Theodore Roosevelt was inaugurated at this Buffalo mansion following President McKinley’s assassination.
Wilcox Mansion
This purple gemstone is February’s birthstone
amethyst
This is the number of campuses in the SUNY system.
64
What day of the year is the sun the furthest from Earth?
July 4th
When completed in 1896, this Buffalo building was the largest office building in the world.
Ellicott Square Building
President’s Day was established to honor George Washington. What career did George Washington pursue after leaving office?
Washington built a commercial distillery at Mount Vernon. By 1799, it was producing nearly 11,000 gallons of whiskey per year, making it one of the largest distilleries in early America.
Built in June 1874, this is the oldest standing building currently on UB’s campus.
Hayes Hall
What was the coldest temperature ever recorded in the U.S.?
The coldest temperature ever recorded in the U.S. was −80°F in Alaska (1971)
In 1901, this woman became the first person to survive going over Niagara Falls in a barrel.
Annie Edson Taylor
This Pennsylvania town is famous for Groundhog Day. How do you spell it?
P-U-N-X-S-U-T-A-W-N-E-Y
Before Victor E. Bull debuted in 1997, this brown bull energized football crowds by dancing after touchdowns.
Wooly Bully
What causes us to experience seasons?
The Earth's axial tilt (23.5 degrees)