August
August was named after this Roman Emperor.
Who is Augustus Caesar?
On August 29, 2005, the New Orleans area was hit with this natural disaster.
What is Hurricane Katrina?
This winningest quarterback was born on August 3, 1977.
Who is the GOAT, TOM BRADY?
Which Taylor Swift song from her 2020 album Folklore —part of a three-song love triangle narrative—sees a streaming spike every summer, much like a seasonal anthem?
August
This cheese, not made with cow's milk, is celebrated all month long.
What is Goat cheese
There are two zodiac signs for August, name both for 200.
(If they get one, only get 100 points)
Leo and Virgo
On August 28, 1963, this famous speech was delivered in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
What is "I have a Dream" speech?
What famous pop star with the famous songs "Like a Prayer" was born on August 16, 1958?
Madonna
This historic Seattle landmark opened on August 17, 1907.
What is Pike Place Market?
This summer veggie, often grilled or used in ratatouille, has its prime harvest in August.
Zuchinni!
Which iconic rock band played their final concert on August 29, 1980, just days before the death of their lead singer Bon Scott?
AC/DC
What two countries started the ‘Space Race’ with the launch of the first satellite, Sputnik, on August 4, 1957?
The Soviet Union and The United States
The 44th US President was born August 4th, 1961.
Barack Obama.
On August 16, 1977, which major music icon passed away?
Who is Elvis Presley
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!
August has two birth flowers, one is gladiola, the other contains opium.
What is Poppy?
On August 18, 1920 the 19th Amendments was ratified and granted this.
What is women the right to vote?
Born on August 28th, 1965, this Canadian singer is known as the queen of country pop.
Who is Shania Twain?
This Comedy Central cartoon, that is deemed inappropriate by many, debuted on August 13, 1997.
What is South Park?
The Lincoln Memorial replaced this on the back of a penny on August 7, 1959.
What is wheat?
There are three different birthstones in August, name all three?
What are peridot, spinel, or sardonyx?
What two states were added to the union on August 21, 1959, as the 49th and 50th state.
What is Alaska and Hawaii?
This NBA great, known as "the Stilt" was born August 21, 1936.
Who is Wilt Chamberlain?
This music festival started on a farm in Bethel, New York on August 15, 1969 and lasted 3 days.
What is Woodstock?
Which popular toy, first introduced in August 1959, became an iconic symbol of childhood and creativity, originating from Denmark?
LEGO bricks
Which famous summer sporting event traditionally takes place every August, attracting millions of viewers and featuring champions from around the world?
Name where the 2024, 2021, and 2012 took place
2024- paris france
2021 tokyo japan
2012 London UK
August 1, 1944 - This young lady penned her last entry into her diary. "[I] keep on trying to find a way of becoming what I would like to be, and what I could be, if...there weren't any other people living in the world.
Anne Frank
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
Jimi Hendrix
This famous serial killer claimed its first victim on August 31, 1888.
Who is Jack the Ripper?