August
August was named after this Roman Emperor.
Who is Augustus Caesar?
On August 28, 1963, this famous speech was delivered in front of the Lincoln Memorial by Martin Luther King Jr.
What is "I have a Dream" speech?
This winningest quarterback was born on August 3, 1977. (Hint: New England Patriots)
Who is Tom Brady?
On August 16, 1977, which major music icon (The King of Rock and Roll) passed away?
Who is Elvis Presley?
This cheese, not made with cow's milk, is celebrated all month long.
What is Goat cheese?
Which famous summer sporting event traditionally takes place every August, attracting millions of viewers and featuring champions from around the world? (It happens every four years)
What is the Olympics?
What two states were added to the union on August 21, 1959, as the 49th and 50th state.
What is Alaska and Hawaii?
What famous pop star with the famous songs "Like a Prayer" was born on August 16, 1958?
Who is Madonna?
On August 29, 2005, the New Orleans area was hit with Hurricane .
What is Katrina?
This summer veggie, often grilled or used in ratatouille, has its prime harvest in August.
What is zucchini?
What are the two zodiac signs for August?
What are Leo and Virgo?
What two countries started the ‘Space Race’ with the launch of the first satellite, Sputnik, on August 4, 1957?
Who are The Soviet Union and The United States?
The 44th US President was born August 4th, 1961.
Who is Barack Obama?
This music festival started on a farm in Bethel, New York on August 15, 1969 and lasted 3 days.
What is Woodstock?
Fact or Fiction: In August 1762 the sandwich, as we know it, was created when the Earl of Sandwich requested meat between two pieces of bread.
Fact!
Which iconic rock band played their final concert on August 29, 1980, just days before the death of their lead singer Bon Scott?
Who is AC/DC?
On August 18, 1920 the 19th Amendments was ratified and granted this.
What is women the right to vote?
This British suspense film director was born August 13, 1899 in London.
Who is Alfred Hitchcock?
Which legendary guitarist and singer passed away on August 18, 1970, at the age of 27, marking a tragic moment in rock history?
hint if they cannot get it: famous song purple haze
Who is Jimi Hendrix?
The Lincoln Memorial replaced this on the back of a penny on August 7, 1959.
What is wheat?
August has two birth flowers, one is gladiola, the other contains opium, what is this flower?
What is Poppy?
August 1, 1944 - This young lady penned her last entry into her diary during the Holocaust.
Who is Anne Frank?
This NBA great, known as "the Stilt" was born August 21, 1936.
Who is Wilt Chamberlain?
This famous serial killer claimed its first victim on August 31, 1888.
Who is Jack the Ripper?
Which popular toy (known for building), first introduced in August 1959, became an iconic symbol of childhood and creativity, originating from Denmark?
What are LEGO bricks?