Birthdays
The two birth flowers for August are gladiolus and this sunflower-like bloom symbolizing strength and integrity.
What is the poppy?
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was signed into law by this president on August 6.
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?
The Summer Olympics officially opened in this Asian city on August 8, 2008, with a spectacle watched by billions.
What is Beijing?
This iconic British royal died in a car crash in Paris on August 31, 1997.
Who is Princess Diana?
This New York-based Grand Slam tournament begins in late August and finishes in early September.
What is the US Open?
This "John Wick" actor and beloved internet meme icon was born August 18, 1964.
Who is Keanu Reeves?
People born in early August fall under this fire sign of the zodiac.
What is Leo?
On August 29, 2005, this devastating hurricane made landfall near New Orleans, causing catastrophic flooding.
What is Hurricane Katrina?
In August 2009, this Jamaican sprinter set a still-standing world record of 9.58 seconds in the 100-meter dash.
Who is Usain Bolt?
Born on August 4, 1961, this former U.S. president served two terms and won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Who is Barack Obama?
On August 5, 2022, this Beyoncé album debuted at #1, featuring house-inspired tracks like “Break My Soul.”
What is "Renaissance"?
The March on Washington, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his “I Have a Dream” speech, took place on this date in August 1963.
What is August 28?
In August 2022, this tennis legend announced her upcoming retirement, drawing massive crowds at the US Open.
Who is Serena Williams?
This Japanese city was destroyed by the first atomic bomb dropped in warfare on August 6, 1945.
What is Hiroshima?
At the 2008 Beijing Olympics in August, this swimmer won 8 gold medals, breaking Mark Spitz’s record.
Who is Michael Phelps?
Born August 16, this "Queen of Pop" made her debut with a self-titled album in 1983.
Who is Madonna?
On August 7, 1959, the U.S. launched Explorer 6, which sent back the first-ever images of this planet from space.
What is Earth?
The Baseball Hall of Fame holds its annual induction ceremony each August in this small New York town.
What is Cooperstown?
This famous 3-day music festival began on August 15, 1969, and became a symbol of counterculture.
What is Woodstock?
On August 1, 1987, this heavyweight champ defended his title against Tony Tucker to unify the WBA, WBC, and IBF belts.
Who is Mike Tyson?