Earth Day
What date is Earth Day always celebrated on?
April 22nd
What famous writer, also known as The Bard of Avon, was born on April 23, 1564?
William Shakespeare
What tree-themed holiday occurs every April?
Arbor Day
Who became the first woman to win an Indy Car race on April 20, 2008?
Danica Patrick
What is April's birthstone?
Diamond
Who brought the idea of the Easter bunny to the U.S. in the 1700s
Dutch settlers
The American Revolutionary War began in America on what day In 1775?
April 19th
What year was the first Earth Day observed in the U.S.?
1970
What American singer-songwriter and musician, known for songs entitled, "Mercy Mercy Me" and "Distant Lover" was born on April 2, 1939 in Washington D.C.?
Marvin Gaye
What holiday is celebrated annually on April 1st?
April Fools' Day
True or False:
If you're birthday is April 19th, you're an Aries.
True
How many days does April have?
30
The White House Easter Egg Roll tradition started in what year?
A. 1874
B. 1876
C. 1878
C. 1878
This cruise liner sunk on April 15, 1912.
The Titanic
What is Earth Day also known as?
International Mother Earth Day
This American financier who was the admitted mastermind of the largest known Ponzi scheme in history was born on April 29, 1938.
Bernie Madoff
What date is known as Light It Up Blue for Autism Day?
April 2nd
Coachella
What's April's birth flower?
Daisy and Sweet Pea
What is the best-selling Easter candy?
Cadbury Crème Eggs
America’s first astronauts were announced by NASA on what day?
A. April 9, 1959
B. April 9, 1958
C. April 9, 1960
A. April 9, 1959
How many countries recognize Earth Day?
a. 143
b. 190
c. 360
d. 214
b. 190
Which "Almost Famous" actress was born on April 19,1979?
Hint: She has 2 famous parents
Kate Hudson
What is the due date for federal individual income tax returns? Also known as Tax Day.
April 15th
If you're born on April 30th, what zodiac sign do you belong to?
Taurus
April showers are known to bring what? according to the phrase.
May flowers
In what country did the Easter bunny tradition originate?
Germany
When was the US Library of Congress established?
A. April 24, 1800
B. April 26, 1800
C. April 18, 1800
A. April 24, 1800
What is the most commonly littered item?
a. plastic water bottles
b. fast food wrappers
c. cigarette butts
c. cigarette butts
What Danish author, known for his famous fairy tales was born on April 2, 1805?
Hans Christian Andersen
As part of the urban playground movement, this day, celebrated on April 6th this year, aims to reclaim public spaces for fun, free, and spontaneous activities. The first organized event took place in 2008.
International Pillow Fight Day
On April 1, 1970, President Nixon signed legislation officially banning what type of ads on television and radio?
A. Alcohol
B. Birth control
C. Cigarette
C. Cigarette
What is the name of April's full moon?
The Pink Moon
Where in the world is the largest Easter Egg museum?
A. Poland
B. Switzerland
C. France
A. Poland
The first Webster Dictionary was copyrighted by Noah Webster on this date.
A. April 14, 1828
B. April 20, 1828
C. April 18, 1828
A. April 14, 1828
What is the purpose of celebrating Earth Day?
To raise awareness of protecting the Earth through conservation and sustainability.
What American publisher was born on April 9, 1926? Their magazine influenced the 1960s sexual revolution.
Hugh Hefner
What flowery festival occurs in Washington, D.C. every April?
Cherry Blossom Festival
“The House that Ruth Built” also known as Yankee Stadium opened on what day.
A. April 18, 1923
B. April 18, 1926
C. April 18, 1919
A. April 18, 1923
April is named for the Greek goddess of love. What’s her name?
Aphrodite
In Sweden and Finland, how do children dress up for Easter?
A. Easter muppets
B. Easter witches
C. Easter wizards
B. Easter witches
George Washington was inaugurated on this day.
A. April 30, 1787
B. April 30, 1789
C. April 30, 1788
B. April 30, 1789