It Happened one August...
On August 28, 1963, this guy delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Everyone "loved" this actress born on August 6, 1911
Lucille Ball
This music festival started on a farm in Bethel, New York on August 15, 1969 and lasted 3 days.
Woodstock
What meteorological season is the month of August in the Southern Hemisphere?
Winter
What is August named after?
Augustus Caesar, the first Roman emperor, in 8 bce. Its original name was Sextilus, Latin for “sixth month,” indicating its position in the early Roman calendar.
On August 18, 1920 this amendment was ratified, granting women the right to vote
19th Amendment
Which Nobel Peace Prize winner born in August is known for her work with the poor in India?
Mother Teresa
Which animated Disney character, beloved by many, made its debut in the month of August 1928?
Mickey Mouse
True or False: There are no major federal holidays celebrated during August.
True!
Leos (people born from July 23rd to August 22) are symbolized by this regal animal, which can also be considered symbolic of August.
Lion
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in August 1929?
Amelia Earhart
On August 8, 1974, in a nationwide television address, announced his resignation from the office of the President of the United States, effective noon the next day.
Which movie, released in August 1982, features a story about a young boy and a friendly alien?
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
What month of the year was August on the old ten-month Roman calendar?
The 6th month (formerly named Sextilis)
One of August’s birthflowers, this flower is associated with sleep and remembrance.
Poppies
On August 21, 1959 this state became the 50th US State
Hawaii
After years of poor health, this singer, known as the "King of Rock and Roll", passed away on August 16, 1977
Elvis Presley
Which famous British author, known for writing “1984” and “Animal Farm,” was born in August 1903?
George Orwell
Which continent experiences a monsoon season in August?
Asia
Which type of tree produces acorns, commonly seen in late summer, including August?
Oak Tree
This famous painting was stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris on August 21, 1911. It was missing for over two years before being found
Mona Lisa
What famous pop star with the famous songs "Like a Virgin" and "Like a Prayer" was born on August 16, 1958?
Madonna
Which popular "wordy" board game celebrates its anniversary every August 13?
Scrabble
On August 1, 1831, which famous bridge opened?
London Bridge
IBM Releases Its First Personal Computer on August 12 in which year?
1981