August Music
Cake Walk
August
Happy Birthday, August Baby
It Happened One August
August Symbols
200
What famous pop star with the famous songs "Like a Virgin" and "Like a Prayer" was born on August 16, 1958?
Madonna
200
Another name for frosting.
What is icing?
200
On August 28, 1963, who delivered his ‘I Have a Dream’ speech?
Martin Luther King Jr.
200
August 15, 1769- I'll keep this short- This French emperor was born on the island of Corsica.
Napoleon Bonaparte
200
On August 3, 1914, these two European countries kicked off World War I by declaring war.
What are France and Germany?
200
The August birth flowers, gladiolus and this flower, both symbolize remembrance. These two summer bloomers come in a variety of colors and make for great cut flowers.
Poppy
400
What famous ‘King’ died in August 1977?
Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), often referred to mononymously as Elvis, was an American singer and actor. Known as the "King of Rock and Roll", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century.
400
Individual little cakes.
What are cupcakes?
400
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
400
Vivian Vance is the sidekick in more than one sitcom to this actress born August 6, 1911.
Who is Lucille Ball?
400
On August 22, 564, this monster was allegedly first sighted in Scotland.
What is Loch Ness?
400
What is August named after?
Augustus Caesar, the first Roman emperor.
600
What event started in August 1969 that is widely regarded as a pivotal moment in popular music history?
Woodstock Music and Art Fair
600
During the 19th century, yeast was replaced in cakes by two leavening agents. Name one of them.
What is baking soda or baking powder?
600
Where is the Little League World Series played each year?
Williamsport, PA
600
Born August 26, 1980, Macaulay Culkin catapulted to stardom in this Christmas movie.
What is Home Alone?
600
On August 29, 2005, the New Orleans area was hit with this natural disaster.
What is Hurricane Katrina?
It made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane with winds of 102 miles per hour.
600
Leos (people born from July 23rd to August 22) are symbolized by this regal animal, which can also be considered symbolic of August.
Lion
800
I'm as corny as Kansas in August, I'm as normal as blueberry pie. No more a smart little girl with no heart, I have found me a wonderful guy!
A Wonderful Guy, by Doris Day
800
During ancient Roman times, cakes more closely resembled this food.
What is bread?
800
On August 23, 1902, which "smoothing" appliance was patented that has since become a household staple?
The Electric Iron
800
August 25th, 1918 This American conductor and composer was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Considered one of the finest conductors in American music history, his works included West Side Story, On the Town, and the opera Candide.
A) Leonard Bernstein B) John Philip Sousa C) James Horner
Leonard Bernstein
800
August 24, 79 A.D. - Vesuvius, an active volcano in southern Italy, erupted and destroyed this infamous city
A) Rome B) Syracuse C) Ostia Antica D) Pompeii
D) Pompeii
800
The name of this olive green gem stone that is, the birthstone of August.
Peridot